Learn to play the accordion and open up a brand new world of musical
knowledge with this exciting method from Alfred Music. Beginners of all
ages can start their journey to a lifetime of musical enjoyment.
Beginning with the fundamentals, you will learn about the parts of the
accordion, buying an accordion, preparing the instrument for use, and
getting acquainted with standard musical notation. You will then learn
to use your left and right hands in the proper ways, playing different
notes, chords, and songs, all while continuing to increase your
knowledge of reading and understanding standard musical notation. You
will learn to play in an array of musical styles, including folk songs,
Waltzes, Bluegrass, Polka, and more. You will also learn how to play
with a group of other musicians. Upon completion of the book, you will
be able to play the accordion in a variety of musical styles, read and
understand music, improvise, and be ready to play in a band. Included is
a DVD that contains video lessons, MP3s, and TNT 2 software for the most
effective practice, plus codes to access all of the corresponding media
online for streaming or downloading.
The book features the following resources for reference during and after
your lessons:
* Complete button reference chart
* Informative section on MIDI accordions
* Practice tips
* An explanation on basic maintenance and repair
The accompanying video provides a helpful reference for play-along and
practice.
The included TNT 2 software allows you to isolate the audio tracks,
transpose, loop, and slow down or speed up the audio for the most
effective practice.
Be your own teacher, and let Alfred Music be your resource every step of
the way.
