Accordion Instruction Videos
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Accordion Classroom Advanced Intermediate "New"
Arranger: Ken Mahler
Publisher: Mahler Music Center
Develop the confidence and techniques to play extraordinary compositions. New key signatures, scales, chords, bass patterns are introduced in this course. This advanced intermediate level is equivalent to one year of personalized training. This instruction video will guide you through the Palmer-Hughes Accordion Course Book 6. The Palmer-Hughes Accordion Course Books are available under the "Accordion Instruction Books" section on this website.
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Accordion Classroom, Volume One: Getting Started
Arranger: Ken Mahler
Publisher: Mahler Music Center
This informative video will show you how to hold the instrument, bellow control, fingering positions, waltz and 4/4 time, keyboard exercises and much more. Tape length 52 minutes. His instruction will guide you through the Palmer-Hughes Accordion Course Book 1. The Palmer-Hughes Accordion Course Books are available under the "Accordion Instruction Books" section on this website.
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Accordion Classroom, Volume One Bass Techniques
Arranger: Ken Mahler
Publisher: Mahler Music Center
A must buy video designed for accordionists, organists, keyboard players and pianists who have knowledge of the keyboard, but need help understanding the bass section of the typical 120 Bass Accordion. Ken covers 3/4 and 4/4 time signature, 6/8 alternating basses proper fingering methods, major, minor, 7th, diminished chords, counter basses and much more!
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Accordion Classroom, Volume Two Mastering the Basses
Arranger: Ken Mahler
Publisher: Mahler Music Center
The art of mastering the basses doesn't get any better this! Ken teaches C Major and C Minor Scale with the correct fingering methods, broken chords for walking bass patterns, creating shuffle beat using both right and left hands, variations on walking basses and shuffle beat, utilizing chord progressions, plus chromatic scale using chord progressions. Learn to play the bass patterns for polka, waltz, rhumba, samba, cajun, tango with variations, classical, boogie and much more!
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Accordion Classroom, Advanced Beginner, Level 2 & 3
Arranger: Ken Mahler
Publisher: Mahler Music Center
Ken goes beyond the basics with this extraordinary teaching tool. This 105 minute video is the hub that ignites your ability to play all kinds of music! His instruction will guide you through the Palmer-Hughes Accordion Course Books 2 and 3. (Available in DVD only!)
The Palmer-Hughes Accordion Course Books are available under the "Accordion Instruction Books" section on this website.
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Accordion Classroom Intermediate Level 4 and 5
Arranger: Ken Mahler
Publisher: Mahler Music Center
This is the ultimate training you’ve been waiting for! The class that provides the tools to bring out the musical power that sets you apart from everyone else. Your special gift, talent and passion for the accordion is truly cultivated in this condensed two year training course.
Ken’s unique flair and definitive style will demonstrate the precise methods of different styles and interpretation of a wide variety of music. You’ll learn the all important exercises and fingering techniques that further enhance bellow control--plus new hints for ornamentation. Video length is 87 minutes. This instruction video will guide you through the Palmer-Hughes Accordion Course Books 4 and 5. The Palmer-Hughes Accordion Course Books are available under the "Accordion Instruction Books" section on this website.
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Accordion Styles and Techniques
Arranger: Joey Miskulin
This top Nashville session player teaches and demonstrates important accordion techniques ("breathing", phrasing, bellow shakes, vibrato, etc.) plus rhythm, fills and leads for a variety of songs and instrumentals. Anyone interested in Cajun, Tex-Mex, polka, cowboy or other styles will find this a wonderful and challenging way to delve into the instrument and discover its many possibilities.
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Conjunto Button Accordion
Arranger: Joe Torres
The button accordion gives Texas Spanish music its unique sound. Now for the first time anywhere, you can learn to play in the authentic Nortenostyle. (Step by step)
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Learn to Play Irish Button Accordion
Arranger: John Williams
John Williams is a virtuoso on both concertina and two-row accordion. His video teaches basics like holding the accordion, first scales, bass notes, chords, arpeggios, scales in triplets, waltz rhythm and more, plus five traditional Irish tunes.
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Peter Browne's Irish Button Accordion Techniques
Arranger: Peter Browne
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Peter Browne now shares his amazing right hand techniques with you, demonstrating each one in jigs, reels and hornpipes which he plays throughout this great video. Featuring: one and two button triplets, two and three finger triplets, standard cuts, roll and triplet cuts, five note rolls, two button rolls, rhythms, off beats, syncopation, vibrato, scales and exercises and much more. Running time: 50 minutes
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Learn to Play Irish Concertina
Arranger: John Williams
Publisher: Homespun
Make music right away with this easy beginner's lesson. John Williams shows you how to get started on the concertina with detailed instruction on how to hold the instrument and use the keys, the bellow and the air button to create lilting Irish music. 65 minusts. Music and diagrams included.
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The Seaman's Concertina
Arranger: John Townley
Publisher: Mel Bay
A basic approach to the 3 row anglo concertina that requires no previous knowledge of music or music training. Techniques included basic melody, harmony, left and right hand accompaniment, arpeggios, inverted positions, ornamentation and more.
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Cajun Accordion Intermediate and Advanced Techniques
Arranger: Dirk Powell
Publisher: Homespun Videos
In the hands of a good traditional player, the Cajun accordion takes on a variety of complex sounds and rhythms. On this lesson, Dirk Powell takes his exploration of the instrument beyond the basics, covering the more advanced topics that you will want to know in order to "crate dance music that really gets people going--that's what this music is for!"
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Toca Tus Canciones Favorites 2
Publisher: Mayas Music
!Toca tus canciones favoritas con el acordion ya! Aprederas a tocar canciones al estilo norteno en un corto tiempo, y tembien adornos y preparaciones. Cuco Mendoza te ensenara claramente las siguientes canciones: El Golpe Traidor, Las Nuves, La Del Mono Colorado, El Lucerito, El Gallito, Amor De Madre, Tampico Hermoso, Paloma Errante.
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Tu Puedes Tocar El Accordion Ya!
Publisher: Mayas Music
Aprende cómo tocar ritmos populares y adornos. También aprenderá canciones y ritmos tales como polka, zapateado, vals, cumbia, y mucho más. Para acordeón de botón y teclas. - AC2V (60 minutos).
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Tu Puedes Tocar El Acordion Ya! Acordeon 3
Publisher: Mayas Music
Este curso avanzado representa un paso excitante y es un reto para aprender escalas, acordes y adornos más complejos, que le permitirá tocar ritmos como charanga, chotis (redoba), bolero, balada y mucho más. Para acordeón de botón y teclas. - AC3V (60 minutos).
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Acordion Canciones 3
Arranger: Mayas Music
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
!Toca tus canciones favoritas con el acordion ya! Aprenderas a tocar canciones al estilo norteno en un corto tiempo, y tembien adornos y preparaciones. Cuco Mendoza te ensenara claramente las siguientes canciones: La Cacahuata, El Sube y Baja, Alta y Delgadita, Los Dos Amigos, Los Peres, Caminos De Guanajuato, El Chivo, El Quelite, Valente Quintero, Maquina 501, Durango Durango, Simon Blanco, Las Mananitas.
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Tex-Mex Accordion
Arranger: Flaco Jimenez; Tim Alexander
Special guest Max Baca on bajo sexto; Beginners can now learn the spicy music of border country as played on the popular three-row button accordion. Phrase-by-phrase instruction teaches arpeggion, scales, grace notes, trill, and other devices to help make authentic "Norteno" music. Songs include classics such as: La Paloma, Viva Seguin, La Tuna and others.
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How to Repair Your Diatonic Accordion or Concertina
Arranger: John Townley; Jehan Paul
A basic guide to maintaining and repairing diatonic accordions and concertinas. You will learn how to dismantle your instrument and much more.
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Cajun Accordion
Arranger: Dirk Powell
Publisher: Homespun
Dirk begins with the basics in a step-by-step approach that makes it easy to start playing immediately. You'll learn how to hold the instrument, use the bellows, find the notes, and the important technique of playing "double" (octaves) -- the essence of the Cajun style.(Volume 1) He gradually adds the Cajun "feel" through a variety of techniques: "squeezing" notes, playing triplets, adding the left hand chords (there are only two) and more. (Volume 2) Volume 1 is 75 minutes. Volume 2 is 60 minutes. Both have lyrics enclosed. Please specify which volume when ordering.
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Canciones Para Acordeon 1
Publisher: Mel Bay
Canciones: La Bamba, Los Laureles, Lamberto Quintero, El Sauce y La Palma, Cruz de Olvido, El Muchacho Alegre, Caminos de Michoacan, El Adolorido, Cruz De Madera.
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Canciones Para Acordeon 2
Publisher: Mel Bay
Canciones: El Golpe Traidor, Las Nubes, La Del Mono Colorado, El Lucerito, El Texanito, El Gallito, Amor De Madre, Tampico Hermoso, Paloma Errante.
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Canciones Para Acordeon 3
Publisher: Mel Bay
Canciones: El Sube y Baja, Alta y Delgadita, Los Dos Amigos, Lox Perez, La Cacahuata, Las Mananitas, El Chivo, El Quelite, Valente Quintero, Maquina 501, Durango Durango, Simon Blanco.
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Cajun Accordion
Arranger: Dirk Powell
Publisher: Homespun
Dirk begins with the basics in a step-by-step approach that makes it easy to start playing immediately. You'll learn how to hold the instrument, use the bellows, find the notes, and the important technique of playing "double" (octaves) -- the essence of the Cajun style. He gradually adds the Cajun "feel" through a variety of techniques: "aqueezing" notes, playing triplets, adding the left hand chords, (there are only two) and more. 75 minutes. Lyrics enclosed. Two volume set.
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¡Tú Puedes Tocar El Acordeón Ya! 1
Publisher: Mel Bay
Recomendada por maestros en todo el país, la serie en DVD de Mayas Music provee su reconocido material educativo en un formato divertido y fácil de usar para que cualquier persona pueda empezer a tocar en corto tiempo! Con éste método aprenderás las bases fundamentales del instrumento. Conocerás las notas del diapasón (los botones), y la manera correcta de jalar y empujar el acordeón.
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¡Tú Puedes Tocar El Acordeón Ya! 2
Publisher: Mel Bay
Presenta acceso directo a áreas específicas para que puedas aprender y repasar a tu propio paso… todo con sólo tocar un botón y desde la comodidad de tu hogar!
Con este segundo curso, continuarás tu aprendizaje del acordeón y de acordes mayors y menores. Además, aprenderás a tocar ritmos y adornes populares. Contiene canciones y tirmos tales como polka, zapateado, vals, cumbia y much más. En la pantalla de tu televisor verás claramente cómo se ejecuta cada acción.
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¡Tú Puedes Tocar El Acordeón Ya! 3
Publisher: Mel Bay
En este curso con dos reconocidos maestros, Cuco Mendoza y Enrique Martínez se reafirman las técnicas aprendidas en los cursos previos y son aplicadas a ritmos populares como charanga, chotis (redoba), bolero, balada y otros. Además, ilustra acordes diatónicos, disminuidos, aumentados y más.
Para acordeón de botón y teclas
Para música norteña y tejana
Acceso directo a áreas claves
Método fácil de seguir
Adornos en canciones
Para cualquier edad
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Professor Louie's Rock and Blues Accordion
Publisher: Homespun
Now even beginners can strap on a squeezebox and start rockin''! This exciting course is not just for accordion novices, though. Experienced keyboard players will also want to stretch out into the rich sounds this ever-popular instrument provides.
Professor Louie starts at the top, teaching you how to put the accordion on and hold it correctly. He then shows, through detailed drills and exercises, how the buttons are used to play the bass lines, scales and chords for accompanying a keyboard melody. Before long, you''ll be vamping on 12-bar progressions, riffing with right hand pentatonic blues scales, playing chord inversions and improvising blues and rock songs. You''ll learn the shuffle rhythm, the “Fats Domino rock ''n'' roll stroll" and other great grooves, along with the bellows shake, wobble and other special accordion techniques.
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Tex-Mex Practice Sessions
Arranger: Tim Alexander
Publisher: Homespun Tapes
On this songbook and video by Tim Alexander and Max Baca play eleven Tex-Mex tunes--five from the video plus six more--so you can practice along with them. Each song is played slowed-down, then up-to-speed: The accordion lead is on one channel and the accompaniment on the other so you can choose your part for in-depth study. Songs: La Napolera, La Tuna, Flor Marchita, Viva Sequin, Amor En La Playa, Atotonilco, El Quininche, El Circo, Se Me Cayeron Los Calcetines, Gatos Gueros, Salvador.
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Accordion Classroom - Advanced Level One (Palmer Hughes Book 7) "new"
Arranger: Kenneth Mahler
Publisher: Mahler Music Center
Continuing the Mahler Music Accordion Classroon, Ken is happy to introduce Palmer Hughes Book 7 to DVD.
Palmer Hughes Book 7 is primarily concerned with the development of additional techniques for both hands. Ken introduces minor keys with special emphasis on the keys of A Minor, D Minor and G Minor. Also we will study new rhythmic patterns.
The great variety of selections used in this book offers training in music of many types. A well balanced musical diet to help the student develop into a versatile performer.
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