World Melodies for Accordion

World Melodies for Accordion
Author: Frances Irwin
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 107
Release: 2011-02-23
Genre: Music
ISBN: 160974456X

World Melodies for the Accordion is a collection of best-loved songs from around the world. Eighty musical gems from thirty-six countries are arranged here for the accordion, with chords also given so that other instrumentalists can join in. Accordionists at all levels of proficiency will be able to use this collection and enjoy the melodies that are familiar to so many diverse cultures. Songs such as the Mexican Hat Dance, African Ev'rybody Loves Saturday Night, Korean Ahrirang, Dalmatian Ciri Biri Bela and the Japanese Sakura are included with such familiar melodies as Comin' Through the Rye, Polly Wolly Doodle, and the Ash Grove.

World Music for Accordion Made Easy

World Music for Accordion Made Easy
Author: Basil Bunelik
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 49
Release: 2017-07-27
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1619117517

Immerse yourself in a wonderful collection of accordion melodies from many lands, Poland to Peru. The titles in this book will be well known in the cultures from whence they came, for good reason; these tunes have stood the test of time and tradition and are treasured by musicians worldwide. Arranged in order of left-hand simplicity, there is plenty of guidance to help the beginner with fingering. The pieces are arranged progressively to include simple but effective harmonies and accompaniment, laying the foundation for proficient and flexible accordion technique. Accompanying online audio will help less experienced accordionists develop style and expression while using the full range of the instrument's qualities. Includes access to online audio.

World's Favorite Easy to Play Accordion Pieces

World's Favorite Easy to Play Accordion Pieces
Author:
Publisher: Accordion/Melodeon
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1996-09
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780825650062

"We are presenting a collection of about 100 of the most popular melodies of all time -- arranged for the accordion."--Foreword

Accordion Music from Around the World

Accordion Music from Around the World
Author: Frank Zucco
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 57
Release: 2010-10-07
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1609746570

This rousing accordion solo collection contains 58 favorites from Europe, South America, Scandinavia, Eastern Europe and the Baltic countries. Titles are shown in both their respective native languages and in English. All selections are written on the grand staff and suggested accompaniment chords are provided.

First Lessons Accordion

First Lessons Accordion
Author: Gary Dahl
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2002
Genre: Music
ISBN: 0786662492

This book is designed for the person who may know nothing about music and has had no previous accordion training. Included with the book to facilitate the learning process is an instructional recording by the author! This effective exceptional teaching tool will motivate and guide the beginner student from basic accordion familiarization and music theory to quickly achieving results by playing songs such as Scarborough Fair and Ode to Joy! The minimum size instrument for this breakthrough teaching book is an 80 bass piano accordion.

First 50 Songs You Should Play on the Accordion

First 50 Songs You Should Play on the Accordion
Author: Gary Meisner
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 314
Release: 2018-05-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1540030814

(Accordion). If you're new to the accordion, you are probably eager to learn some songs. This book provides 50 simplified arrangements of popular standards, folk songs and showtunes that accordion players like to play, including: All of Me * Beer Barrel Polka * Carnival of Venice * Edelweiss * Hava Nagila (Let's Be Happy) * Hernando's Hideaway * Jambalaya (On the Bayou) * Lady of Spain * Moon River * 'O Sole Mio * Sentimental Journey * Somewhere, My Love * That's Amore (That's Love) * Under Paris Skies * and more.

100 Irish Tunes for Piano Accordion

100 Irish Tunes for Piano Accordion
Author: David DiGiuseppe
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 121
Release: 2016-04-20
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1619115867

From Apples in Winter to The Wise Maid, this collection of Irish jigs, reels, and polkas provides beginning to advanced players with a wealth of traditional Irishmusic for solo keyboard accordion. This collection includes a number of tunes transcribed from recordings of not only the keyboard accordion, but also the Irish button box and concertina. Herein too are many of the author's own arrangements. Some of the stellar players whose work appears here are: Jimmy Keane, Phil Cunningham, Alan Kelly, Joe Burke, Jackie Daly, Tom Doherty, Chris Sherburn, Sharon Shannon, and Tony MacMahon. With a basic guide to fingering and rhythm chord symbols included, this book will allow even the novice accordionist to join in a traditional Irish session. The audio features the author's performance of medleys including 21 of the book's 100 selections. Includes access to online audio

International Accordion Favorites

International Accordion Favorites
Author: Bruce Bollerud
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 75
Release: 2015-08-27
Genre: Music
ISBN: 161065787X

Welcome to the world of international accordion music. This collection contains a sampling of ethnic folk music from Europe and the Americas and forms the foundation of a basic folk accordion repertoire. These songs are from many nations. They are crowd pleasers and they are fun to play. I have played most of these songs in the various bands I have played with over the years. These melodies have stood the test of time, so what are you waiting for? Open the book, get your accordion out and let's play some music!One word about these songs: I generally learn a song and then play it by heart-by memory as opposed to playing it by reading from a sheet of music. I believe this allows for more personal expression and interpretation which can be affected by audience response or the way I feel at the time. You'll notice that on most of the performances on the CD I didn't play repeats. Because of the limited time available on a disc we found we couldn't fit all the tunes if we played them as written. Written by Bruce Bollerud, June 2007.

World's Favorite 138 Easy to Play Melodies for Accordion

World's Favorite 138 Easy to Play Melodies for Accordion
Author: Albert Gamse
Publisher: Ashley Pub
Total Pages: 160
Release: 1996-09
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781423440826

Includes fingerings and chord symbols. Contains marches, spirituals, waltzes, folksongs, wedding songs, concert melodies, gay nineties songs, and much more.

Italian Songs & Arias for Accordion

Italian Songs & Arias for Accordion
Author: Gary Dahl
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 81
Release: 2010-10-07
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1609742532

This book contains many arias as well as traditional favorites that have never been arranged for accordion, utilizing all of its superb orchestral capabilities. Some of the world's greatest composers and singers have expressed themselves in this sublime musical language. the contents include arias such as Nessun Dorma, Quando men vo and O mio babbino caro to name a few.