Play Accordion. Vol. 1

Preface by Lydie AuvrayThanksForewordCD-IndexWhat size accordion is best for me?Chapter 1Getting to know the accordionFastening the instrumentThe bellow release buttonThe bass tone CThe bass tone C short notesNotation for fingeringThe bass tone C and its neighborsThe bass tones and their corresponding major chordsAlternating between bass tones and chordsHow to hold the accordionThe first accompanimentsLAventureThe very first waltzA circus marchFinding orientation on the keysThe registersKeys and pitch names white keysThe staffThe notes in the treble clefThe very first waltzThe measure and the rhythmic valuesLAventureA circus marchLegato and staccatoLittle legato exerciseMelodies that everyone knows 1Id like to have a little violinSomeone fell into the wellHansel and GretelJingle BellsDynamicsLoud and softA sentimental ballad floats over the courtyardSquirrels evening songSome gymnastics for the fingersHearing quiz: intervalsRight and left hand togetherLAventure second versionA sentimental ballade floats by againThe very first waltz second versionA little barrel organ melodyThe very first waltz third versionNow the barrel organ gets goingLAventure third versionMelodies that everyone knows 2Id like to have a little violinHansel and GretelJingle BellsHandling the bellowsLAventureChapter 2New keys and new buttonsNew keys and notes for the right handThe D major chordThe circus march in G majorThings worth knowing about registersSquirrels evening song second versionNew key position and new chord buttonsA new position for the right handThe minor chordsLAventure in D minorThe left hand learns to springHearing quiz: D minorA new symbol: the quarter restA waltz in D minorMontmartreKeys and pitch names black keysWhole and half stepsSharps and naturalsThe flatNaming the notesKey signaturesSeventh chordsExercises for the left handLa PetiteNew finger positionSong for TheoHearing quiz: C major and C minorNew techniques for the right handChanging positionsA clown unpacks his suitcaseThe half restWhen sailors sway to and froNew melody range for the right handNew bass buttons the E rowAn afternoon on the Quai dOrsayThings worth knowing about the insides of an accordionGoing home in the eveningFingering: how to use the thumbThe repeat symbolAutumn windChanging positions 2The carouselAn unusual position for the right handGuinness Melody from IrelandListen: five notes in C major which you already knowFingering crossing under and overGoing up and down the scaleThe A minor scaleBallad for Micha up and down in A minorAccidentalsKey signatures5 tones and a chordEighth notes more notes for each beatTic Tac for the right hand aloneTic Tac with a simplified left handTic Tac final versionThe buggy rolls through the countrysideThe carousel second version, a little faster!The dotted quarter note or the 3/8 noteParis-Moscow Waltz: does it sound Russian or French?Melodies that everyone knows 3Jingle BellsSur le pont dAvignonKalinkaAccompanying with chord symbolsA waltz for inspector MaigretFinger training for the right handGrace notes: a little ornamentationBarrel organ pieceThings worth knowing about the history of the accordionPosition of the right handStout beer: Melody from IrelandNew positions and bass buttonsNew positions and bass buttons the B and E rowsFingering silent changeFrom A minor to F minor and backTransposing a melodyA waltz for inspector Maigret now in C minorSome words about improvising and chordsImprov No. 1Improv No. 2Improv No. 3A theme and an accordion soloConstructing triad chords on your ownChapter 3Notes for the left handThe notes in the bass clef and their importance in playing the accordionA small reading exercise the very first waltzThe eighth re