Series: Mel Bay
Publisher: Mel Bay
Format: Softcover
Composer: Various
Arrangers: David DiGiuseppe
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Description: Learn Blues Accordion is a unique methods book that includes 34 blues compositions and numerous exercises that will help you master the blues. The exercises increase in difficulty and introduce concepts and techniques that specifically target both hands. Explore blues scales, chord progressions, and learn common blues techniques such as grace notes, slides, pedal points, double-stops and tremolos. Left-hand rhythm accompaniment styles are taught and used throughout the book, including boogie-woogie, the blues shuffle, New Orleans and walking bass lines.