Elderly Instruments Latest - Books - Accordion Songbooks http://elderly.com/list/new.rss?catlist=521 en-us copyright 2009 Elderly Instruments Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:13:30 -0500 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:13:30 -0500 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 720 webmaster@elderly.com A fun collection of old-time Scandinavian dance tunes arranged for the accordion. Great for dancing or listening and a perfect repertoire builder. The audio available for download contains all 28 tunes in the book at slow and regular speeds. Suggested accompaniment chords are provided. Beginning/intermediate. 60 pp. ($19.99) ]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/02-20974.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/02-20974.htm A collection of 30 well-known Russian songs arranged for intermediate accordion by Russian-born accordionist Wins. Each piece provides the melody and a variation with a nice, native harmonization. Beginning/intermediate. 36 pp. ($15.00) ]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/02-21828.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/02-21828.htm Book/CD pack. A selection of 33 traditional tunes from eastern Europe adapted for the accordion, featuring pieces from the Klezmer, Sevdah and Balkan traditions. Includes oros (kolos), kopanicas, racenicas and coceks. With notes on melody, harmony, rhythm and ornamentation; a summary of the history and usage of the accordion in eastern European music; and background notes for each tune. All tunes are played on the CD by the author, and are suitable for all melodic and harmonic instruments. Text is in English, French and German. Intermediate/advanced. 72 pp. ($19.99) ]]> Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/49-917751.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/49-917751.htm A tres magnifique collection of 17 French standards arranged for piano accordion. "Autumn Leaves," "Beyond the Sea," "C'est Magnifique," "I Love Paris," "La Marseillaise," "Let It Be Me (Je T'appartiens)," "A Man and a Woman (Un Homme Et Une Femme)," "Under Paris Skies," "Watch What Happens," "What Now My Love," more. 61 pp. ($9.99) ]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/49-311498.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/49-311498.htm Twenty-five accordion tunes for children, including original compositions, Russian and Italian folksongs and much more. Designed to give children and beginners a fun set of tunes to play while honing skills and technique. Tunes include chord symbols for accompaniment. Beginners. 48 pp. ($17.00) ]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/02-610406.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/02-610406.htm Book/CD pack. A lively and wide-ranging collection of 88 great tunes from all around England, suitable for playing on piano accordion, melodeon, and other squeezeboxes. Includes reels, jigs, hornpipes, slow airs, polkas, and more, drawn from the 17th century to the present day, old favorites and little known gems. Easy tunes to get you started and technical challenges for the adventurous. With clear guidance on how to play the tunes, background information and historical notes. Text in English, French and German. 80 pp. ($26.95) ]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2009 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/books/items/49-916955.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/49-916955.htm