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Book/CD set. Tango: A ballroom dance of Latin-American origin characterized by long pauses and stylized body positions. Further Details: This musical form was subsequently adopted by other countries, primarily France, Spain and Italy. Many prominent composers have applied it to a wide variety of compositions. Using piano scores in both the Latin-American and Spanish rhythmic traditions, Gary Dahl has skillfully compiled and arranged French Tangos for Accordion. The music in this anthology was originally published from the late 1930’s to 60’s and is characterized by its romanticism, rich harmonies, and emotive melodies. These arrangements are orchestral in nature, befitting the accordion’s various timbres and capabilities. In standard notation.
Book/CD set. Quickly learn all of the chords used in today’s music and apply their harmonic applications to any lead sheet. Possess the ability to develop and compose a professional-sounding arrangement on the spot while improvising confidently as needed! Become proficient in 6 to 12 months and experience a dramatic improvement in all areas of musicianship. Intermediate. 55 pp.
By Gary Dahl. For Accordion (Keyboard). Solos. Jazz. Level: Intermediate. Book/CD Set. Size 8.5x11. 40 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc. ISBN 0786624809. (96309BCD) The goal of this book is to bridge the gap between classical/traditional accordion solos and professional jazz-styled solos. The accompanying recording follows the music as written but with added rhythm, rubato, and slight improvisation.
Book/CD SetOriginal and traditional tunes in the continental style for accordion including: Say I Do; April Waltz; Eiffel Tower; Spanish Jenny; Two French Waltzes; Valiakainen-Merimes; Nuevo Brazil; Halloween; and more. The song Che Lia Lia is featured only on the CD. 47. p.
20 "cafe-style" tunes from the repertoire of Dan "Daddy Squeeze" Newton. Musette waltzes, swing, tangoes, polkas and cumbias, great for intermediate or advanced players. Includes CD with fully-orchestrated arrangements.
Book/CD set. This book is designed for the person who is returning to the accordion after a few idle years and needs a "crash" review. Included with the book to facilitate the review process is an instructional recording by the author! This effective, exceptional teaching aid will motivate and guide the review process very quickly. The minimum size instrument for this breakthrough teaching book is an 80 bass piano accordion.
This book has been designed to develop the professional or recreational accordionist further toward advanced musicianship. Why do we practice scales? The great jazz accordionist, Art Van Damme, when asked what he practiced, replied, "Only the fundamentals!" The fundamental classical and jazz scales with explanations are presented here in more...a clear, concise format. For best results use this book with or after the Chord Melody Method for Accordion.
Solo accordion arrangements of 25 favorite French musette compositions.
A collection of 42 tunes arranged for easy to intermediate accordion. Melodies from Slovenia, Croatia, Dalmatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Macedonia and Serbia. Chords provided -- 55 pp.
25 songs by Edith Piaf (Lyrics and guitar chord charts only, no melodies)
Book/CD set. 15 accordion standards in standard notation. 33 p.
Book/CD set. 15 accordion standards in standard notation. 32 p.
Book/CD set. 15 accordion standards in standard notation. 32 p.
Book/CD set. 15 accordion standards in standard notation. 34 p.