Piano

   Scottish Piano - Vol 1 and Vol 2
by Stephen J Wood
"My aim in selecting tunes for these books is to represent the diverse tradition that is ever present in Scottish music. In arranging the pieces for the piano, you will undoubtedly hear influences from other traditions - the use of modern harmony reflecting my love of jazz, together with a variety of techniques and styles sought by today's traditional players". Stephen Wood
These collections include jigs, marches, reels and strathspeys suitable for ceilidhs. Each book includes an accompanying CD.

   Play The Piano
by Geraldine Cotter
This book provides an easy to follow approach to playing traditional music on the piano, both solo and accompaniment. The tunes are carefully selected and they progress from simple to more advanced tunes: jigs, reels, hornpipes, set dances and polkas are included with variations and ornamentation. The section dealing with accompaniment gives a comprehensive list of chord progression in various keys.
Demonstration cassettes are available to accompany this book - all the tunes and various techniques are played slowly at first and then up to full speed.
This book is ideal for players who have a few years experience on the piano and who are interested in playing traditional Irish music either solo or in true Ceili Band style.
Book size A4, contains

  A'Chording to the Tunes - A Cape Breton Piano Accompaniment Lesson
with Tracy Dares
Traditional Cape Breton music is now well respected and it includes a unique style of piano accompaniment. Cape Breton player Tracy Dares has become well known for this style through touring and recording with Natalie MacMaster. She has also released a CD called Crooked Lake.
This instructional video begins with a solo performance by Tracy, followed by piano accompaniment  to a jig, a march, a strathspey and a reel. For the intermediate piano student interested in Cape Breton accompaniment style, this lesson highlights some of the technical elements and provides the student with a mini-repertoire.
Video includes an 8 page booklet with transcriptions and musical notation for rhythms, chord voicings and bass lines..

The Box
Beginner's guide to the Two Row Irish traditional button accordion. Suitable for B/C or C/C# accordions. Tutor covers techniques, reading music and tunes.
Size A4
Contents

Quantity:     Book Price     $17 OMB32 bk

Quantity:     Demo Tape     $10 OSS29 t

Quantity:     Demo CD     $20 OSS29 cd

Learn to Play Irish Button Accordion
taught by John Williams
For the beginner, John teaches you how to hold the accordion and gets you started with your first scales, bass notes, chords and arpeggios. He teaches 5 traditional tunes breaking them into easy-to-learn sections and playing through each one slowly and then moderately. This dvd explains the general logic of diatonic button accordions and the popular two row accordion in B/C tuning specifically. 
Length 70 minutes

Quantity:     Price $40 HL006 dvd        

How to Play the B and C Button Accordion DVD
By P.J. Hernon
P.J. takes the beginner, step by step, through a patient and friendly 1hr 30

Quantity:     Price     $40 CW004 dvd

 

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These items will not be replaced when they are sold out. Some sets are not complete as these are the last of these products for sale.

Buttons and Keys Vol 1and Vol 2
A new Scottish Accordion tutor. These books take you from first steps to such favourites as Mrs MacLeod,  The Rowan Tree and The Mason's Apron.
Sizes A4.   

First Ceilidh Collection for Accordion
Compiled and arranged by David MacKenzie
Here is a collection of 48 Scottish dance tunes arranged in dance sets.
Size A4, contains melody and bass lines.

Concertinas

The Concertina Maintenance Manual
Practical guidance from David D Elliott
A maintenance manual for English, Anglo and Duet Concertinas
Size A4, 52 pages contains comprehensive and updated (2nd ed) information from Basic Care and Maintenance to Reed Tuning, Replacing Bushes and Lever Arm Springs and much more

The Irish Concertina
by Mick Bramich
Mainly designed for the three row C/G anglo concertina. Gives in depth instruction on all aspects of playing with a emphasis on cross over fingering and chord work. 
Size A4, 76 pages contains instruction and tunes.

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