This is a short primer on the ins and outs of holding the accordion, using the bass to accompany yourself and the different blends that are. How to teach yourself the button accordion our pastimes. Cajun music can be played on a diatonic squeezebox, but a dedicated one row. In addition we offer lessons and instrument repair. The ariette has a traditional design with 4 treble stops. Accordion and concertina sheet music sheet music at jw pepper. As your holding the accordion in front of you on the left side you have the bass button on the bottom and a chord button. This book is written for the tworow dg button accordion with eight bass buttons. In this video i show you how to play the classic cajun song, the back door, on button accordion. I wanted to provide you with an update on what you can expect from the button box in the coming weeks, during this unprecedented and strange time were all experiencing. Cajun spice is an exciting, lively, joyful recording of some of the finest cajun music available featuring many of todays great cajun artists. Its sturdy and attractively finished in natural wood. We also offer accessories such as leather straps, cases,and microphones. Hernon, p learn to play bc button accordion dvd master teacher and one of irelands top box players, p.
Jan 21, 2019 cajun accordion for iphone, samsung case simply customized phone case compatible with 3d printed design, slim fit, anti scratch, shock proof, cover compatible cajun accordion chromatic button accordion diatonic accordion melodeon flutina garmon khromka gift. Black gloss finish, pearl white buttons, with white diamond bellows pattern. The book traces the adventures of a small green button accordion as it passes from hand to hand in the usa, over more than a century. Cajun spice for accordion book mel bay publications, inc. Squeezebox buying guide at eagle music eagle music shop. I started out modifying instruments and eventually started building. Hernon shows you everything step by step and note for note in a patient and friendly manner on this great one and a half hour video. Today, musicians become more experimental by blending the instruments with modern ones such as guitar, keyboard and accordion. The linnet button accordion combines the best elements of design and construction in an affordable entrylevel package. The art of playing hohner diatonic accordion method sheet music instruction book ebay. It may take a lifetime to master, but by approaching the instrument logicallyand casting aside notions of a piano keyboardyou might just. Diatonic button accordion from wikipedia big nicks overview of the cajun accordion specific wikipedia on the cajun accordion. This website is dedicated to the preservation of the cajun culture and heritage, especially that of the accordion. For cajun music, a onerowfourstop button accordion in the key of c with the 3rds and 7ths of the scale tuned slightly flat is pretty standard.
The liner notes contain detailed written instructions and musical notations for the various styles of playing. The back door cajun accordion demonstration youtube. We have many books, cds and dvds to take you from beginner to advanced player. Zydeco on a triplerow gcf diatonic button accordion basics.
Learn to play a few tunes with numbered sheets the easy way and then later move on to playing. Heres a sample lesson from learn to play cajun accordion dvd 1 lesson one. Weltmeister 3 row button accordion model 509 grey marble weltmeister, the oldest accordion and diatonic accordion factory of the world since 1852. Onerow button accordions introduction to concertinas and. Applying 10 button singlerow cajun c diatonic accordion knowledge over to the 3row diatonic gcf ac. Not all onerows in c are cajun tuned, so if youre shopping for one or the other, ask or listen to the scale. Includes a 40page accordion instruction book, shoulder strap, and carrying case. Big nick performs back of town on cajun accordion youtube. Dean moore aka dean mckinney martha dean mckinney died 1192009 in sacramento, ca, u. Cajun spice for accordion book arranged by larry hallar in conjunction with rounder records cajun spice is an exciting, lively, joyful recording of some of the finest cajun music available featuring many of todays great cajun artists.
Onerow button accordions introduction to concertinas. This item new zydeco cajun button box accordion, 10 key 2 bass beginner accordion,22key 8 bass piano accordion,made from mapleblue mugig button accordion, 10 keys control accordion include 3 air valve, easy to play, lightweight and environmentallyfriendly, kid instrument for early childhood development white. From top to bottom, these are the notes on a c cajun accordion. This instruction book is designed for those who do not read music but want to learn to play or increase their skill in playing the button accordion. The grade level is intermediate and follows the original 15 louisiana cajun classics recording from arhoolie accurately with added variations and fiddle solos. Dole, an early aficionado of cajun music, often performed in clubs in the paris area and elsewhere in europe, to enthusiastic response. The diatonic, or cajun accordion was a project on the back burner for quite some time.
There are some good technique books on both major types of accordeons. Once you have learned to play the left and right sides of the accordion together you are ready to begin building a song repertoire. Today were proud to provide quality products direct to your doorstep through an experience youll enjoy. Mar 11, 2020 intermediate this book represents breakthrough arranging for cajun accordion styles and can be performed on both piano and diatonic button accordions. Intermediate advanced a local minnesota performer and polished accordionist, dan showcases some favorite old tunes in the continental style for accordion on cd. Black pot cajun festival, lafayette, louisiana 2011 cajun decor letterpress poster button accordion cajun cooking music louisiana gifts pioneerhouse 5 out of 5 stars 4,602. This is the traditional way that cajun and creole accordion players learn their songs.
The onerow diatonic button accordion lessons are on a c major accordion. Button accordions weltmeister jim laabs music store. Reed accordions great handcrafted cajun accordions. Dole compares and contrasts the traditional accordion and melodeon, a small diatonic accordion. I am a full time musician with more than 20 years of experience and has been. We specialize in custom built accordions, accordion repairs, and have tours and demos focused around cajun music and accordions. Martin accordions in lafayette, louisiana builds some of the worlds finest hand made cajun diatonic accordions. Mel bay cajun spice is an exciting, lively, joyful recording of some of the finest cajun music available featuring many of todays great cajun artists. Im fascinated in how all the parts and pieces work in harmony, and in some cases, discord.
Practically new regal cajun style button accordion at howlin byroons music exchange, 107 south h street, lompoc, california. This collection of 15 accordion arrangements of tunes by clifton chenier19251987 clearly demonstrates why he is known as the undisputed king of zydeco music. A guide designed for beginners, a guide on learning to play the cajun accordion. It has many of the standards that you will hear at a jam. Beginner cajun accordion lesson waltz bass side octave scale. This book contains all the materials that will help you to play the button accordion. This book represents breakthrough arranging for cajun accordion styles and can be performed on both piano and diatonic button accordions. How to learn to play a button accordion our pastimes. This collection of 15 accordion arrangements of tunes by clifton chenier 19251987 clearly demonstrates why he is known as the undisputed king of zydeco music. There is a concentration on playing the bass in time.
Written for the piano accordion as opposed to the cajun button accordion, all of the selections in this book are transcribed from cheniers recordings on arhoolie records. This is a short primer on the ins and outs of holding the accordion, using the bass to accompany yourself and the different blends that are commonly used. Moutons is one of the oldest running cajun accordion shops offering cajun, zydeco and tex mex accordions. Evo bluestein teaches music common in both cajun and zydeco repertoire and continues with zydeco and blues. Learn to play at first by numbers using pushpull button patterns. His website includes a cajun button box tutorial, with. Due to its excellent quality, klingenthal has become famous in the whole world as a center of accordion production. Weltmeister 3 row button accordion model 509 tricolor weltmeister, the oldest accordion and diatonic accordion factory of the world since 1852. It has a rich, satisfying sound that can cross over to folk and country. The cajun accordion is generally defined as a singlerow diatonic accordion, as compared to multiplerow instruments commonly used in irish, italian, polka, and other styles of music.
The button accordion is a staple of many musical genres cajun, celtic, north european and norteno. It covers the different types of button accordion, musicreading basics, and many tunes for practice. Cajun button accordion at howlin byroons music exchange. Learn to play a few tunes with numbered sheets the easy way and then later move on to playing by ear on your own. Vintage noble nobility accordion white pearlized in case. The best way to learn is to have another accordion player show you some tunes. Written for the piano accordion as opposed to the cajun button accordion, all of the selections in this book are transcribed from cheniers 19651987 recordings on arhoolie records. Played accordion was a member of the three rito brothers. The john reuther book, accordion repair made easy, recommends using burnt shellac as glue, but burning the alcohol off a bowl of shellac until it becomes thick enough to use as glue seems a bit barbaric when you can buy equally good glue right off the shelf. You may have heard someone playing a squeezebox at a festival, session or village summer event somewhere and thought to yourself i would like to do that. Of course, the other aspect is what new englanders call frugal, and everyone else calls cheap. Traditional cajun accordion smithsonian folkways recordings. My accordion is a singlerow diatonic button accordion in the key of c. Any advice about how to approach the button box accordion.
The rounder recording features many of todays cajun artists. Jan 31, 2021 the onerow button accordion creates the defining sound that drives the waltzes and twosteps beloved by enthusiasts of cajun music, both in its native territory and throughout the world. This is not a how to page, but rather a look at the steps it took to build this puppy. Kiddire kids accordion, 10 keys button toy accordion musical instruments for children kids prekindergarten toddlers beginnersblue 4. It delivers a crisp cajun sound that satisfies cajun and folk music genres. Intermediate this book represents breakthrough arranging for cajun accordion styles and can be performed on both piano and diatonic button accordions. Western swing singer she was half of the duo, the mckinney sisters worked with the ted weems. It may take a lifetime to master, but by approaching the instrument logicallyand casting aside notions of a piano keyboardyou might just surprise yourself at how quickly.
Sep 15, 2017 the cajun accordion is specifically the 10button version of the diatonic accordion. Thanks to a tip from kimric smythe of smythe accordions in oakland california, i have. Clifton chenier king of zydeco ebook mel bay publications. Weltmeister corina iii button accordion gcf green marble weltmeister, the oldest accordion and diatonic accordion factory of the world since 1852.
This book is accompanied by a cd with each tune recorded twice. Black pot cajun festival, lafayette, louisiana 2011 cajun decor letterpress poster button accordion cajun cooking music louisiana gifts pioneerhouse. As in many other states, the governor of massachusetts has currently closed all nonessential businesses to walkin customers and staff, and encouraged continued online business. As your holding the accordion in front of you on the left side you have the bass button on the bottom and a chord button on the top. You can play cajun accordion larry miller, mike miller on. The cajun delivers a whopping beautiful sound to set the tune and rhythm for two steps, waltzes, jigs and reels. However, to the beginner, the melodeon, button accordion, concertina and. The cajun accordion has multiple reeds for every button, and the number of reeds that sound is controlled by four stops or knobs. My piano tracks has been used by many singers worldwide such as calum scott on his cover song when we were young, jason chen on his various cover songs including cant help falling in love, marie digby, david so, samantha harvey including her cover of supermarket flower, and many others.
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