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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. Book and CD Price $35 TNT64 bk/cd Vol 1 Book and CD Price $35 TNT65 bk/cd Vol 2
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 Book Price $29 OMB103 bk Tunes Tape Price $18 OSS94 t Demonstration Tape Price $18 OSS93 t
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.. Video Price $50 DOCF101 v
Learn Scottish Accordion taught by Sandy Brechin Learn the techniques which characterise Scottish accordion music as you play through a repertoire of Scottish folk tunes. The lessons are structured to help you learn at your own pace, and designed for students with moderate to advanced skills. The tunes include a Harris Dance, Tha M'Eubail Is Maighear's Mo Graidh, Hanging Out the Window, Captain Campbell, Athol Highlanders and the Concertina Reel so you will learn to play a reel, waltz, march, Strathspey and a slow air. Includes a tune book of the tunes taught. Video Price $40 BDPOWAC53 v Out of stock, waiting for DVD
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 Price $38 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 mins dvd Price $45 CW004 dvd
Irish Button Accordion Techniques Video By Peter Browne For the two row B and C also C# and D tuning. Video time 50 mins. Video Price $20 CW007 v
Learn to Play Cajun Accordion -Beginner (one copy finally surfaced and that's all folks) taught by Dirk Powell Video Price $40 BDPOWAC53 v
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.
Accordion Bags These are light weight but protective accordion bags. They are very convenient to take to sessions but you would not put them into an aircraft hold. We currently stock four sizes for 48 Bass, 72 Bass 96 Bass and 120 Bass accordions, plus one with wheels. They include
48 Bass Accordion Bag $79 OB348 i Dimensions: 39cm(L) x 25cm(W) x 43cm(H)
72 Bass Accordion Bag $89 OB372 i Dimensions: 48cm(L) x 25cm(W) x 50cm(H)
72 Bass Accordion Bag with wheels $99 OB572 i Dimensions: 48cm(L) x 25cm(W) x 50cm(H) 96 Bass Accordion Bag $99 P96 i Dimensions: 51cm(L) x 25cm(W) x 50cm(H)
120 Bass Accordion Bag $110 P120 i Dimensions: 56cm(L) x 25cm(W) x 50cm(H)
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. Vol 1 Book Price $21 TNT045 bk Vol 2 Book Price $21 TNT053 bk
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. Book Price $21 TNT067 bk
The Irish Piano Accordion Jigs, hornpipes, reels and songs for the piano accordion Size A4, contains melody and base lines and chords. Book Price $19 WM1149 bk
Concertinas English Concertina Handbook by Roger Watson Provides playing instructions and tunes, general maintenance and chord patterns. Size A4, 24 pages contains instructions and tunes Book Price $20 OP69 bk
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 Book Price $48 AO110 bk
The Irish Concertina 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. A CD is available. Size A4, 76 pages contains instruction and tunes. Book Price $35 A147 bk CD Price $24 A148 cd
Learn to Play Irish Concertina (Anglo) taught by John Williams For 20 and 30 key Anglo concertina, this video or DVD takes you from basics including G and C scales to advanced techniques including cross fingering and bellows work, triplets, grace notes and sustain. Length 65 minutes
DVD Price $45 JW21 dvd
The Anglo Concertina Demystified by Bertram Levy 11 Lessons for the 30 button anglo concertina. Includes two CDs. Length 65 minutes Book and Double CD Price $60 BR9019 bk/2cd Currently out of stock
We keep a small range of quality second hand folk instruments. Inquire for a list of concertina and button accordions available. The best time to phone for advice is Monday or Friday.
We have a list of Australian instrument repairers and manufacturers. If you have skills in this area please let us know so we can add your name to our list.
Last updated 30th June 2008
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