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Learn Anglo Concertina

All of these products are for learning the 30-button Anglo Concertina. To learn the 20-button Anglo Concertina or the English Concertina, please see our books section.

	How to Play the Anglo Concertina - Frank Edgley This DVD teaches the instrument, in gradual increments, from the basics, to playing with chords and embellishments. Included is a small booklet with charts, diagrams, and music. DVD	$43

	Learn to Play Irish Concertina - John Williams In this easy beginner's DVD, John Williams explains the fundamentals of the 20 or 30 key Anglo concertina: how to hold the instrument, use the keys, bellows and air button and how to move beyond the basic C and G scales. He teaches five tunes in note-for-note detail: Oro (Se Do Bheatha Bhaile), Jimmy Ward's Jig, The Kesh Jig, Bobby Casey's Jig, Last Night's Fun. Includes music and tab. 65 minutes. DVD	$29.95

	Concertina Tutorial - Niall Vallely One of the popular Mad for Trad instruction CDROMs. Beginner's section covers basic keyboard skills and beginner's jigs and reels. Advanced section features more jigs and reels, and ornamentation. Disc includes video, text, photographs and musical notation. CD-ROM (PC & Mac)	$36

	The Seaman's Concertina: A Beginning Guide to the Anglo Concertina in the Nautical Style - John Townley A basic beginner's guide to playing sea songs and shanties on the 30 button Anglo concertina. Includes instruction in basic melody, harmony, left and right hand accompaniment, arpeggios, and ornamentation. DVD	$30

We're still looking for a good beginning accordion video. Right now we carry some nice things for intermediate and advanced players. Beginners will have more luck in our books section.


	Professor Louie's Rock & Blues Accordion 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. Some elementary knowledge of the keyboard is recommended. Aaron plays a 96-button accordion on this DVD, but the lesson applies to all piano accordions. DVD	$29.95

	Piano Accordion Tutorial - Karen Tweed From the popular Mad for Trad CD-ROM series for learning to play Irish traditional music. Beginner's section covers basic piano accordion skills and right-hand bass fingerings using jigs and reels. Advanced section features more advanced jigs and reels, and introduces polkas, slides and hornpipes. Karen also demonstrates her own style of ornamentation and bass patterns. Disc includes video, text, photographs and musical notation. CD-ROM (PC & Mac)	$36

	Accordion Styles and Techniques (DVD) - Joey Miskulin Designed for the intermediate piano accordion player, this video gives instruction in tone, speed, control and style, including Polka, Tex-Mex, Country and Rock (80 minutes). DVD	$29.95

Learn Irish Button Accordion


	Learn to Play Irish Button Accordion - John Williams John Williams is a virtuoso on both concertina and two-row button accordion. This DVD teaches basics like holding the accordion, first scales, bass notes, chords, arpeggios, scales in triplets, waltz rhythm and more, plus five traditional Irish tunes: Oro (Se Do Bheatha Bhaile), Saddle The Pony, Napoleon Crossing The Rhine, Sporting Nellie, and Sally Gardens. Includes music. 70 minutes. DVD	$29.95

	B/C Button Accordion Tutorial - taught by Derek Hickey Beginner's section demonstrates basic button accordion skills and introduces jigs and reels. The advanced section features jigs, reels, polkas, slides and hornpipes, as well as ornamentation techniques. Disc includes video, text, photographs and musical notation. CD-ROM (PC and Mac)	$36

	Learn to Play the B & C Button Accordion - P.J. Hernon For the beginner. Features instruction on piping techniques, triplets, rolls, & more; includes live stage performances. Ninety minutes. DVD	$32.95

	Irish Button Accordion Techniques - Peter Browne Tutor for the B/C and C#/D button accordion. Right-hand technique, focusing on ornamentation; some instruction on improvisation. 50 minutes. DVD	$32.95

Learn Tejano / Norteño


	Tex-Mex Accordion (DVD) - Flaco Jimenez & Tim Alexander This popular instructional method is now available on DVD, and at a lower price. Flaco Jimenez and Tim Alexander show you how to play this music in note-for-note detail, so that even a complete beginner will master several popular Tex-Mex tunes. With the help of Homespun's split screens, you'll watch Tim play a simple melody while Flaco covers the more advanced fills and ornaments as they tie together everything you've learned. Songs: Polkas: La Napolera, La Piedrera, Atotonilco, Viva Seguin; Redova: La Tuna; Tango: La Paloma; Schotis: Flor Marchita. For G/C/F accordion, 70 minutes long, music and diagrams enclosed. DVD - In English	$29.95

	Tex-Mex Accordion (Video) - Flaco Jimenez & Tim Alexander This popular instructional method is now available on DVD, and at a lower price. Flaco Jimenez and Tim Alexander show you how to play this music in note-for-note detail, so that even a complete beginner will master several popular Tex-Mex tunes. With the help of Homespun's split screens, you'll watch Tim play a simple melody while Flaco covers the more advanced fills and ornaments as they tie together everything you've learned. Songs: Polkas: La Napolera, La Piedrera, Atotonilco, Viva Seguin; Redova: La Tuna; Tango: La Paloma; Schotis: Flor Marchita. For G/C/F accordion, 70 minutes long, music and diagrams enclosed. Video - In English	$23.95

	Tex-Mex Accordion Practice Session - Tim Alexander & Mac Baca Tim Alexander and Max Baca play eleven great tunes, played at both performance tempo and at learning speed (half tempo) so you can practice along with them. A perfect companion to the Tex Mex Accordion video. Songs: La Napolera, La Tuna, Flor Marchita, Viva Seguin, Amor En La Playa, Atotonilco, El Quininche, El Circo, Se Me Cayeron Los Calcetines, Gatos Gueros, Salvador. CD - Plus Music & Diagrams	$19.95

	Pasaditas - Steve Stacey Accordionist Steve Stacey demonstrates a series of classic and contemporary pasadas in three of the most popular key positions. Veteran conjunto artist Jessie Leza and Danny Luevano join Steve Stacey on the Tex-Mex standards Puno de Tierra, Besando la Cruz, and Cuatro Caminos. You'll learn a variety of spicy squeeze box pasaditas that can be used to accompany a singer on any ranchera song. DVD - In English	$29.95

	El Acordeón - Steve Stacey Tex-Mex basics for button accordions in any key. Each scale is demonstrated in single notes, thirds and sixths. Also taught are the primera, segunda and tercera chords for each scale. 1 hour. DVD - In English	$29.95

	Echate una Polka - Steve Stacey Steve shows how to play three classic polkas - "Atotonilco", "La Piedrera" and "Madre Mía Polka". After each polka, each passage of the tune is demonstrated in a slow, step-by-step manner. You will also learn the trills, and adornos that give the polkas that extra Tex-Mex flavor. 1 hour 20 min. DVD - In English	$29.95

	Conjunto Button Accordion - Joe Torres A basic introduction to playing in the Norteno style for the 3 row. Beginning with basic scales and chords, Joe Torres shows you step by step how to play this great instrument. Also included is an explanation of Spanish music terms used by conjunto musicians. 30 minutes. DVD - In English	$14.95

	¡Tú Puedes Tocar El Acordeón Ya! 1(DVD) - Cuco Mendoza 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. Recommended by teachers everywhere, this series of DVDs from Mayas Music provides proven educational material in a fun and easy-to-use format, so that anyone may start to play in a short time. The menus provide direct access to specific areas so that you may learn and review at your own pace. This excellent course assures you a successful start in the Norteño or Tejano styles. Manual included. DVD - In Spanish	$19.95

	¡Tú Puedes Tocar El Acordeón Ya! 2 (DVD)- Cuco Mendoza 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. With this second course, you continue learning the accordion and the major and minor chords. In addition, you will learn to play rhythms and popular fills in songs and rhythms such as polka, zapateado, waltz, cumbia, and many more. You will see every movement clearly on the your TV screen. Manual included. DVD - In Spanish	$19.95

	Acordeon, Volume Three (DVD) - Taught by Cuco Mendoza (button accordion) and Enrique Martinez (piano accordion) This advanced course presents more complex fills and ornaments, allowing one to play rhythms such as charanga, chotis (redoba), bolero, and balada. Instructions for both piano and button accordion. 60 minutes. ¡Tú Puedes Tocar El Acordeón Ya! (Vol. 3) Con éste método continuarás usando lo que aprendiste en el Vol. 2, y lo aplicarás en estos ritmos populares: charanga, chotis (redoba), bolero, balada y otros. Acordes: diatónicos, disminuidos, aumentados y mas. DVD - In Spanish	$19.95

	Acordeon, Volume Three (Video)- Taught by Cuco Mendoza (button accordion) and Enrique Martinez (piano accordion) This advanced course presents more complex fills and ornaments, allowing one to play rhythms such as charanga, chotis (redoba), bolero, and balada. Instructions for both piano and button accordion. 60 minutes. ¡Tú Puedes Tocar El Acordeón Ya! (Vol. 3) Con éste método continuarás usando lo que aprendiste en el Vol. 2, y lo aplicarás en estos ritmos populares: charanga, chotis (redoba), bolero, balada y otros. Acordes: diatónicos, disminuidos, aumentados y mas. Video - In Spanish	$14.95

	Canciones para Acordeon, Part One - Cuco Mendoza Mayas Music orgullosamente presenta una nueva colección de productos diseñados para los músicos que desean enfocarse en el aprendizaje de ritmos y canciones populares. Estas divertidas y simples lecciones presentan las canciones favoritas de siempre, al igual que canciones y ritmos contemporáneos. This innovative DVD teaches you how to play songs in the popular style called “Norteno.” Using a 3-row button accordion, each song is clearly demonstrated in slow and normal tempo, with camera close-ups, so that you can quickly learn to play with confidence. You’ll also learn ornaments, introductions, progressions and more. Songs taught: La Bamba, Los Laureles, Lamberto Quintero, El Saus y La Palma, Cruz De Madera, El Muchacho Alegre, Caminos De Michoacán, El Adolorido, Cruz De Olvido. 60 minutes. DVD - In Spanish	$19.95

	Canciones para Acordeon, Part Two - Cuco Mendoza Songs in the "Norteño" style, as above, using the 3-row button accordion. Songs taught: El Golpe Traidor, Las Nuves, La Del Moño Colorado, El Lucerito, El Texanito, El Gallito, Amor De Madre,Tampico Hermoso, Paloma Errante. DVD - In Spanish	$19.95

	Canciones para Acordeon, Part Three - Cuco Mendoza For 3-row button accordion. In volume three of this three-volume series Cuco Mendoza teaches the following songs step-by-step: La Cacahuata; El Sube y Baja; Alta y Delgadita; Los Dos Amigos; Los Peres; Caminos De Guanajuato; El Chive; 8 El Quelite; Valente Quintero; Maquina 501; Durango Durango; Simon Blanco & Las Mananitas. DVD - In Spanish	$19.95

Learn the D/G Accordion


	How the Play the English Melodeon - John Kirkpatrick Designed for students of the English style D/G accordion. Learn the music, style and technique of the English melodeon (button accordion) in this unique DVD from the master of the buttons himself. Over 3 hours of top tuition. Combines the former 3-part video series onto one DVD, for a savings of $86. "My playing advanced fifteen years in three months by listening to John K. The man is a virtuoso." -- Andy Cutting DVD	$60

Learn Cajun Accordion


	Learn to Play Cajun Accordion: Starting Out (DVD) - Dirk Powell The one-row button accordion creates the defining sound that drives the waltzes and two-steps beloved by enthusiasts of Cajun music. Dirk Powell's step-by-step approach makes it easy to start playing immediately. He teaches how to hold the instrument, use the bellows, find the notes, and play “double” (octaves) - the essence of the Cajun style. Includes detailed instruction for playing some of the most popular Cajun dance tunes: La Valse de Quatre-vingt-dix-neuf Ans (The 99 Year Waltz), The High Point Two-Step, Johnny Can't Dance. 75 minutes long. Includes lyrics. Novice level. DVD	$29.95

	Learn to Play Cajun Accordion: Intermediate & Advanced Techniques (DVD) - Dirk Powell The accordionist in the popular Cajun band Balfa Toujours takes his exploration of the instrument beyond the basics. Dirk Powell covers topics such as ornamentation, syncopation, phrasing, anticipating the bellows changes, creating rhythmic effects and many other techniques to get a real hot Cajun sound. The songs include The Wafus Two-Step, Lafayette Playboy Waltz, Hick's Wagon Wheel Special, Dimanche Apres-midi (Sunday Afternoon). 60 minutes long. Early Intermediate Level. DVD	$29.95

	Learn to Play Cajun Accordion: Intermediate & Advanced Techniques (Video) - Dirk Powell The accordionist in the popular Cajun band Balfa Toujours takes his exploration of the instrument beyond the basics. Dirk Powell covers topics such as ornamentation, syncopation, phrasing, anticipating the bellows changes, creating rhythmic effects and many other techniques to get a real hot Cajun sound. The songs include The Wafus Two-Step, Lafayette Playboy Waltz, Hick's Wagon Wheel Special, Dimanche Apres-midi (Sunday Afternoon). 60 minutes long. Early Intermediate Level. Video	$29.95

	Learn to Play Cajun Accordion -Boxed Set- Dirk Powell Buy the beginning and intermediate DVD together at a discounted price. DVD	$49.95

	Cajun Rhythm & Improvisation - Wilson Savoy Over an hour of Cajun music and lessons on rhythm, triplet, and improvisation. Savoy plays the diatonic C accordion. DVD	$28

Music Styles and Performance


	Live at Dolans - Sharon Shannon & Big Band This DVD captures the respected Irish musician, producer, and arranger leading a concert that included a number of guest appearances by Damien Dempsey, Jon Kenny, Dessie O'Halloran, and Declan O'Rourke, among others. DVD - In English	$15

	Come West Along the Road - Volume 2 Songs from singers in Irish and English; jigs, reels, hornpipes, and airs from solo musicians and groups; step dances, set dances, and ceili dances from exhibition and social dancers - this second DVD from the television archives of RTÉ, the Irish national broadcaster, contains two and a half hours of outstanding performances from across the rich spectrum of Irish traditional music. DVD	$33

Learn to Play:	Anglo Concertina Piano Accordion Irish Button Accordion Texano/Norteño/Tex-Mex English D/G Accordion Cajun Accordion
Music Styles & Performance	Irish