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How to Play the Button Accordion & Song Book provides instruction on this unique folk instrument. In addition to a great collection of songs, you'll get insights on understanding the instrument, transposing keys, finding melodies, providing backup, creating unique arrangements, and building a repertoire. The material can be applied to both one and two-row button accordions (a.k.a. melodeons) and will be helpful to new and experienced players alike.

Table of Contents:

• The Button Accordion
• Bass and Chords
• On the Tab
• Major Scales
• Crossing the Rows
• The First Song
• A Few Notes on Music and Practicing
• The First 10 Songs
• Soldier's Joy
• Spotted Pony
• Liberty
• Angelina Baker
• Devil's Dream
• Needle Case
• Arkansas Traveler
• Whiskey Before Breakfast
• Over the Waterfall
• June Apple
• Making Your Own Arrangements
• Building the Melody
• Playing in Two Octaves
• Mississippi Sawyer
• Harmonizing Notes
• Providing Backup
• In the Pines
• The Blacksmith
• Buttermilk & Cider
• Dubuque
• Forked Deer
• Hang On
• Lamplighter's Hornpipe
• League & Slasher Reel
• Little Hornpipe
• Sweet Ellen
• Lady on the Railroad
• Breaking Up Christmas
• Snowflake Hornpipe
• Snouts & Ears of America
• Young America Hornpipe
• Whiskey
• Bunch of Keys
• The Left-hand Waltz Pattern
• Counting in 6/8
• The Kesh Jig
• John Newgrant
• St. Lawrence Jig
• The Merry Widow
• Amazing Grace
• Conclusion

Catalog:	HL01298172
Publisher:	Hal Leonard
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Voicing:	Accordion
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Pages:	56