Miriam Davidson: Teach Yourself To Play Accordion

This book is for the beginning player, someone with no experience at all, and we will start with very basics right from the get-go. You will learn how to handle the accordion in a way that is most comfortable for you and get acquainted with basic playing positions in both right and left hands. We will cover a wide variety of musical styles and you will learn how to play songs for solo accordion as well as how to be a member of a band. There are tips on how to buy an instrument, how to do some basic repair work and how to best amplify your instrument, not to mention some great reading on the history of the accordion and all of its kin. You will also learn the answers to questions you are bound to be asked like, "what are all those little black buttons for anyway?"

Filled with fun musical examples in a variety of styles, this book is perfect for absolute beginners and for experienced players who need a review! Teaches technique for both right and left hand, and features clear, easy-to-understand lessons and music theory in standard notation. Complete button chart included.