Elderly Instruments Latest - Books - Accordion http://elderly.com/list/newitems?catlist=520 en-us copyright 2009 Elderly Instruments Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:57:28 -0500 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:57:28 -0500 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 720 webmaster@elderly.com Book/2-CD set. Much-needed guide to playing the bass side of the accordion. Progressive exercises guide towards mastering bass/chord patterns. For the beginner, the first chapters assume no knowledge of the instrument and teach how to play simple accompaniment patterns. Uses of the major, minor and seventh chords are explained, with exercises to develop skill in executing bass/chord accompaniment patterns. For the advanced player, later chapters present exercises on chord combinations needed to play sixth, minor seventh, major seventh and ninth chords, more. Throughout, there are explanations on the workings of the instrument and relevant music theory. Features exercises played at both slow and moderate tempos. 112 pp. ($29.99) ]]> Sat, 03 Oct 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/02-20740BCD.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/02-20740BCD.htm Book/CD set. Teaches the third, fourth, fifth and sixth positions; essentially acquainting you with the entire range of the one-row button-accordion from low "sol" to high "mi;" a span of 20 different pitches, including two sharps or flats. With these additional notes you will be able to play more complex music, such as elaborate folk music from the United States, Scotland, Germany, Ireland, Italy and Israel. Also includes patriotic tunes, hynms, polkas and a few carols. 47 pp. ($14.95) ]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/444-109.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/444-109.htm Book/CD/DVD pack. Includes the book/CD pack "Tex-Mex Accordion Practice Session" (300-549) and the DVD "Tex-Mex Accordion" (300-DVD87) in one money-saving pack. In the book/CD, you can play-along with Tim and Max Baca on 11 tunes, both at performance tempo and learning speed. In the DVD, a Tex-Mex legend teaches the spicy music of the border country as played on the three-row button accordion. Phrase-by-phrase instruction teaches everything needed to make authentic Norteno music. Includes classics such as: "La Paloma," "Viva Seguin," "La Tuna," and others. 12 page book, 70 min. DVD. ($40.45) ]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2009 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/books/items/300-600.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/300-600.htm