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D/G Melodeon Book Absolute Beginners
Dave Mallinson
Melodeon techniques for all. Although sub-titled Absolute Beginners this book, by Dave Mallinson, will take students to a very high standard. Beginning at absolute rock-bottom with how to play scales, it quickly moves on to basic fingering techniques. The student then learns how to play the bass in time, with in depth analysis of how the treble and bass interact. Next comes row crossing techniques to smooth the bellows and to create better harmonies, followed by a more tasteful approach to the bass. The book finishes with accidentals, minor keys, slides, slip jigs and the key of A. Contains 30 topics, 48 tunes, introduction and a foreword by Andy Cutting.
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D/G Melodeon CD Absolute Beginners
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Mallys Cotswold Morris Book Vol. 1
Dave Mallinson
Edited by Dave Mallinson, this book contains core repertoire of 52 Cotswold morris tunes, with chords, presented in keys favoured by today's players. The complex sequence of parts which contribute to the unique character to Cotswold morris are clearly indicated. Soundtrack available.
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Mallys Cotswold Morris Book Vol. 2
Dave Mallinson
Edited by Dave Mallinson, this book contains a further 67 tunes, with chords, from the popula Cotswold morris traditions. The complex sequence of parts which contribute to the unique character to Cotswold morris are again clearly indicated. Soundtrack available.
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Mallys North West Morris Book
Carolyn Wade
Edited by Carolyn Wade, this book, containing 57 traditional tunes, presents a core repertoire, with chords, for North West morris musicians. It is also particularly suitable for novice musicians and also as a source of easy country dance tunes. Soundtrack available.
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Easy Peasy Tunes
English Pub Session Series
Dave Mallinson
The first dozen or so tunes are great for the out and out absolute beginner. These are followed by tunes you will hear played by pub sessions players, ceilidh bands and morris musicians. Mally has identified the easier traditional tunes.
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English Country Dance Tunes
English Pub Session Series
Dave Mallinson
After selecting all the common tunes that have their own dance, the emphasis was on choosing a varied selection of genres, time signatures and tune lengths required for a good night’s dancing. You’ll find Scottish, English, Irish, Welsh and American tunes; there’s reels, polkas, hornpipes, single jigs, double jigs, slip jigs and waltzes; also 48 bar tunes and Playford dances for good measure.
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English Pub Session Tunes
English Pub Session Series
Dave Mallinson
In this book you’ll find the holy grail of pub session tunes, the very backbone and life blood of the English traditional music scene. You’ll observe that many of the tunes aren’t exactly English but within these pages you’ll find the repertoire that crops time and time again. A sizable proportion of the tunes have been made popular by The Old Swan Band.
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Popular English Session Tunes
English Pub Session Series
Dave Mallinson
Obviously, popular tunes frequently heard in English sessions have been selected for this book. However, there is a slight bias towards the more exotic and slightly more obscure, alongside some of Mally’s personal favourites. Also, you’ll find several extremely challenging airs towards the end.
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Nick Barber's English Choice
Nick Barber
Nick Barber has been part of traditional English music sessions for many years. This book contains 96 of his favourite tunes, accurately transcribed, referring to original sources wherever possible. Also included is information about each tune, with Nick’s choice of chords suitable for squeezebox and guitar players alike. Every tune is a gem, tried and tested not just by Nick, but by generations of players.
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Bonny Kate CD
Nick Barber
Nick has produced two excellent soundtracks to accompany his book. He plays D/G Castagnari Marc melodeon, horn and soprano recorder. He is joined by his wife, Mary on fiddle and they are accompanied by Huw Jones on guitar and mandolin.
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Lovely Nancy CD
Nick Barber
Nick has produced two excellent soundtracks to accompany his book. He plays D/G Castagnari Marc melodeon, horn and soprano recorder. He is joined by his wife, Mary on fiddle and they are accompanied by Huw Jones on guitar and mandolin.
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John Kirkpatrick's English Choice
John Kirkpatrick
John Kirkpatrick presents 101 tunes that are tailor-made for the strong rhythmic approach inspired by English dance steps and rhythms. With melody, chords and variations, the book is ideally suited for any instrument, but one of the prime factors in the selection of the tunes has been the fact that they sit so happily on the push-pull squeeze-box scale.
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Orlando's Return CD
John Kirkpatrick
John’s book is complemented by two excellent soundtracks. The two soundtracks of all the tunes in the book has been specially recorded by John playing three-row Casali B/C/Csharp accordion, two-row Hohner D/G melodeon, various Hohner one-row melodeons and Crabb G/C Anglo concertina. He is accompanied by his son, Benji playing six-string guitar, twelve-string guitar and bouzouki.
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Garrick's Delight CD
John Kirkpatrick
John’s book is complemented by two excellent soundtracks. The two soundtracks of all the tunes in the book has been specially recorded by John playing three-row Casali B/C/Csharp accordion, two-row Hohner D/G melodeon, various Hohner one-row melodeons and Crabb G/C Anglo concertina. He is accompanied by his son, Benji playing six-string guitar, twelve-string guitar and bouzouki.
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Danse ce Soir - Fiddle and Accordion Music of Quebec
Laurie Hart and Greg Sandall
Danse ce soir! Fiddle and Accordion Music of Quebec is a collection of 122 traditional and composed tunes by a wide variety of quebecois players and composers, the broadest and most informative collection of quebecois repertoire available to date. The text, in both French and English, gives extensive background information about the repertoire and history of instrumental dance music in Quebec, an analysis of the fiddle, accordion, guitar and piano style, and biographies of the musicians.
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Danse ce Soir - Fiddle and Accordion Music of Quebec CD Edition
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Tex-Mex Conjunto Classics for Accordion
Gary Dahl
Mel Bay Publications, Inc. in conjunction with Arhoolie Productions, Inc. presents this sampler collection of 15 hits by early Tejano artists for diatonic or piano accordion.
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Chippindales Cheery Chunes
Nigel Chippindale
A collection of new dance tunes suitable for most folk instruments including melodeon, fiddle, concertina, accordion, flute and whistle. Nigel Chippindale became interested in music from a very early age playing piano, recorder, guitar and violin. Nigel went on to play many instruments including melodeon and concertina and was also a caller. Unfortunately Nigel tragically died age 29 in 1986.
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Before the Night Was Out …
East Anglian Traditional Music Trust
Before the Night Was Out aims to shed light on the way in which traditional music in Suffolk and Norfolk has thrived and mutated during the twentieth century, as well as providing a resource for practising musicians. It includes: polkas, hornpipes, jigs, schottisches and waltzes, including comparative versions, transcribed from recordings of more than twenty different melodeon players, fiddlers and dulcimer players.
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Conjunto Button Accordion DVD
Joe Torres
It is the three-row button accordion that gives Tex-Mex music its unique sound. Now for the first time anywhere, you can learn to play in the authentic Norteno style. Beginning with basic scales and chords, Joe Torres shows you how to play this engaging instrument step-by-step. Includes an overview of Spanish music terminology used by conjunto musicians.
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Tex Mex Accordion DVD
Flaco Jimenz and Tim Alexander
A Tex-Mex legend teaches the spicy music of the border country as played on the popular three-row button accordion.
Phrase-by-phrase instruction teaches everything needed to make authentic Norteno music.
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Learn to Play Cajun Accordion DVD Vol. 1
Dirk Powell
Dirk Powell's Learn To Play Cajun Accordion 1 is a complete beginners method to playing beloved instrument and the driving force behind Cajun tunes. Perfect for novice players or those just starting out, Dirk unravels all the basics and explains clearly how to hold the accordian, use the bellows, find the notes and the importance of double octaves.
With a selection of repertoire pieces from the Cajun style and all the tools you'll need to start playing, what are you waiting for - squeeze away!
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Learn to Play Cajun Accordion DVD Vol. 2
Dirk Powell
Following on from the first DVD, Dirk Powell's Learn To Play Cajun Accordion 2 covers more advanced topics for this playing beloved instrument and driving force behind Cajun tunes. Suited to intermediate and advanced players, Dirk explains how to add ornamentation, syncopate the phrasing and drive the beat, strong phrases to pump up and fill out a tune and how to put that extra spark into the melody. With another selection of repertoire pieces from the Cajun style and advice and tips for accordionists in contemporary electric or modern bands, this DVD method contains everything you need to perfect your playing and take it to the next level.
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Traditional Melodeon Mastering the Art
John Spiers
John is known to us all as half of English folk music’s mighty duo Spiers and Boden as well as adding his unique melodeon and concertina style to both Bellowhead and The Ratcatchers, with Eliza Carthy. John has taken traditional squeezebox styles, honed in his early days playing morris tunes, and blended them with his knowledge of contemporary dance music.
Have you ever heard a tune played on stage but never been able to play it like that? Not sure how to develop your technique? Looking for some ideas to help improve your playing and increase your playing confidence? This masterclass DVD will be aimed at musicians already playing the D/G melodeon and John will cover the techniques he uses to create his uniquely infectious and inventive style. If you have been looking to develop your technique then this master class is guaranteed to both inspire and stimulate!
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Irish Style D-G Melodeon Mastering the Art
Tim Edey
Tim Edey works with student, Paul Young, to provide a valuable insight into how to master Irish music on the D/G melodeon. Normally considered the territory of the B/C box, this fascinating workshop will open your eyes to the possibilities of Irish repertoire on the D/G melodeon. Tim and Paul explore ornamentation, rhythmic drive, chord ideas, speed and dexterity, playing in other keys and chromaticism.
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