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Honors Accordion Program Session 1 -‐ PH Book 1

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Palmer -‐ Hughes Book 1

Introduction to the Accordion Instruction and Companion Material

Honors Accordion Program (Incentive Certificate)

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Keyboard Accordion – PH Book 1 Introduction Welcome. You have come to the right place to start your accordion musical education. Palmer -‐ Hughes Accordion Lesson Book 1 will concentrate on learning enough music reading skills to push you onto Book 2 – where there are over 80 solos of all genres. The theory introduced will enhance your solo performance as well as build your playing technique. Each session is designed to build on the prior session. SOOOO acquiring the new knowledge and practical practice of each element is essential to your musical growth. Start a ring binder to place your Sessions in – with a divider at the back so can then pull out the SOLO sheets and place them in the back – as Repertoire – you will have over 100 songs when we are done with PH Book 2! Shelia is a firm believers of knowledge and practice. Set aside 20 minutes at least 3 or 4 times a week. DO NOT OVER PRACTICE! There will be 5 steps to practicing that will be introduced as you proceed through this Book 1. To start NOW – proper accordion position, proper hand position – is the FIRST most important factor. This session is designed to teach piano keyboard accordion. Accordion Position

1. Putting Accordion on -‐ keep bellows snapped and closed. 2. Straps – your straps should be adjusted so that the accordion sits to the left a little.

The keyboard should be vertical and directly under your right cheek. 3. Locate the Air Button – Unsnap the top and bottom bellows. Use your thumb on the

left hand and depress the air button and open your bellows to it’s fullest. Then push the bellows back in. Allow for a downward drop when going out and a fanning motion while pushing back in.

4. Right Hand – Place your thumb on its side on the Key for C – then line up your 2nd through 5th fingers on the adjacent keys. Keep a gentle curve to your fingers – like a spider. Don’t play flat fingered. Thumb and 5th finger should line up with the other fingertips in the same alignment.

5. Right wrist and arm – the accordion should be positioned so that when you place your right hand on the keyboard – your wrist is unbent and your right elbow is in alignment with the wrist.

6. Left Hand – Push your left hand through the bass strap far enough so that the left hand fingers can curve – like your right hand onto the bass and chord rows. This should put the strap resting on the back of the palm – not the wrist.

7. Left Wrist – the bass strap should be snug enough so that when you pull the bellows you do not have to “Hump” your wrist.



Handling the Accordion and Case

1. Resting Position – when the accordion is not being played – sit it on the floor – on it’s left side or bass side. There are 4 small “feet” for the accordion to rest on. Never put it on a chair or table. It can fall over or off.

2. Lifting the Accordion – pull the straps over the keyboard and lift it like a purse. The bellows should always be closed with the snaps when not being played and when moving it.

3. Putting Accordion on – place accordion on your lap – with the bass section on your lap, then turn it vertical and put the straps on. Some players need or like to use a back strap – this helps keep the straps on your shoulders – especially when you are standing to play.

4. Taking Accordion Off – turn the accordion in your lap to where the bass section is down. Pull the straps over the keyboard and lift accordion – then sit it on the floor.

5. Putting accordion into the case. If you are using a hard shell case, tip the open case so that you can lift the accordion like a purse and sit it – bass down into the case. Then wrap the straps over the keyboard and close the case. If you are using a gig bag, unzip the top and lift the accordion like a purse and drop it into the case.

6. Your Music – is you have a small folder – this can be placed on the keyboard or behind the accordion in the gig bag or case. If the case won’t close – don’t put the music in your case.

Accordion care

1. Do not leave the accordion in a hot car. Treat it like it is a box of crayons – that melt easy in the heat.

2. Keep the accordion in a climate controlled environment 3. When transporting the accordion – do not lay the case on the back or lid. Securely

stand it on its back hinges and don’t allow it to fall over. (Seatbelt can be used) 4. Do not put anything in the case with the accordion except a small amount of sheet

music. 5. Wash hands before playing – the oils from your hands can discolor the keys. 6. Keep the accordion in the case when not in use. Do not allow dust to accumulate -‐

wipe with a soft dry rag. Each section will be called a SESSION. It might take you ALL week or even several weeks to complete a session. Don’t proceed to the next session until you are REALLY COMFORTABLE with the current session.

The music is in you – not your accordion







Level 1 -‐ Session 1 BELLOWS -‐ For the first sessions – all songs should be played using 4 measures out bellows and 4 measures in bellows. Any exception will be noted as needed. This is to insure that you are not pulling harder than you are pushing and visa versa. More bellow instructions having to do with dynamics will follow.

Let’s Get Started: ü 1. Bellows

o Start by PLAYING the air button o Use the air button and pull down and out then in and up. o Count to 8 for the out and 8 for the in – don’t pull harder or push harder – try

for an even count out and in

ü 2. Left Hand -‐ Locate C Bass (has a hole or rhinestone in it) o Bass

§ Put your 3rd (middle) finger on C Bass § Depress the button and release it FAST § Press the C Bass button in even short strokes as you pull out § Press the C Bass button in even short strokes as you push in § Play 8 short C Basses out then 8 in (Should be closed when done)

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§ Put your 2nd (index) finger on C Chord (curl finger and the button just behind the C Bass button

§ Depress the button and release it FAST § Press the C Chord button in even short strokes as you pull out § Press the C Chord button in even short strokes as you push in § Play 8 short C Chords out then 8 in (Should be closed when done)

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§ Put your 3rd finger on C Bass and 2nd finger on C Chord § Using the same short strokes – play Bass then Chord, Bass then Chord

(Like your fingers are walking down the street) § (March or Polka style) Play -‐ Bass Chord Bass Chord pattern twice

OUT – then repeat pattern IN (bellows should be then closed) If not – watch the speed you are pulling and pushing

§ (Waltz style) – Play Bass Chord Chord pattern twice OUT – then repeat pattern IN (bellows should be then closed)

o G & F Bass and Chord § Put your 3rd finger on C Bass and 2nd finger on C Chord § Hold this exact position and move both finger UP to G Bass & Chord § Practice Polka and Waltz patterns § Move Back to C bass and Chord then down to F Bass & Chord § Practice Polka and Waltz Patterns



ü 3. Right Hand -‐ Locate lower C Key and the next highest C Key Piano Accordion Keyboard Fingering will be notated on the top of the staff and C System Chromatic Fingering will be notated on the bottom on the staff. The majority of this 1st session – the fingering will be the same for BOTH accordions.

o Octaves § Octaves are 8 notes apart and have the same name § Locate Lower C and Higher C on your keyboard § Put thumb on Lower C and 5th finger on Higher C § Play the notes together (make a “gentle Claw”) and from your wrist –

play the notes exactly together § Play short – just you did the Bass and Chords § Play 8 Cs OUT and 8 IN (Bellows should be then closed)

o Walk Up the Octaves

§ Locate and play C to G in octaves (use 1st and 5th fingers) § Keep the “gentle claw” and Play C-‐D-‐E-‐F-‐G then G-‐F-‐E-‐D-‐C § Play the full pattern in an even tempo OUT then repeat IN

o Walk Up Single Notes

§ Place thumb on C and line up all fingers (one each on each note) § Play the fingering 1-‐2-‐3-‐4-‐5 then 5-‐4-‐3-‐2-‐1 – in a clean DETACHED

style in an even tempo (Should sound just like the Octaves) § SAY the names of the notes OUT LOUD as you play them – C-‐D-‐E-‐F-‐G

then G-‐F-‐E-‐D-‐C. OUT – then repeat IN Bellows § Piano Keyboard -‐ Place thumb on F and repeat the same drill (1-‐2-‐3-‐

4-‐5 then 5-‐4-‐3-‐2-‐1 and say the names – F-‐G-‐A-‐B-‐C-‐C-‐B-‐A-‐G-‐F) OUT – then IN Bellows

§ Chromatic Keyboard -‐ Place 2 on F and repeat the same drill (2-‐3-‐4-‐2-‐4 then 4-‐2-‐4-‐3-‐21 and say the names – F-‐G-‐A-‐B-‐C-‐C-‐B-‐A-‐G-‐F) OUT – then IN Bellows

ü 4. Both Hands -‐ Locate C Bass and Chord

o Left Hand -‐ “Park” on the C Bass and Chord o Right Hand -‐ “Park” on the keyboard with all 5 fingers touching C-‐D-‐E-‐F-‐G o Start Playing the Bass and Chord using Polka style – Bass Chord Bass

Chord – then add the thumb (C) – with each – in nice short strokes o Play both hands together – two patterns OUT and two patterns IN



ü 5. Both Hands -‐ Locate G Bass and Chord o Left Hand -‐ “Park” on the G Bass and Chord o Right Hand -‐ “Park” on the keyboard with all 5 fingers touching C-‐D-‐E-‐F-‐G o Start Playing the Bass and Chord using Polka style – Bass Chord Bass

Chord – then add the 2nd finger (D) – with each – in nice short strokes o Play both hands together – two patterns OUT and two patterns IN

ü 6. Both Hands -‐ Locate C Bass and Chord o Left Hand -‐ “Park” on the C Bass and Chord o Right Hand -‐ “Park” on the keyboard with all 5 fingers touching C-‐D-‐E-‐F-‐G o Start Playing the Bass and Chord using Waltz style – Bass Chord Chord –

then add the 3rd finger (E) – with each – in nice short strokes o Play both hands together – two patterns OUT and two patterns IN

ü 7. Both Hands -‐ Locate F Bass and Chord o Left Hand -‐ “Park” on the F Bass and Chord o Right Hand -‐ “Park” on the keyboard with all 5 fingers touching C-‐D-‐E-‐F-‐G o Start Playing the Bass and Chord using Waltz style – Bass Chord Chord –

then add the 4th finger (F) – with each – in nice short strokes o Play both hands together – two patterns OUT and two patterns IN

ü 8. Both Hands -‐ Locate G Bass and Chord o Left Hand -‐ “Park” on the G Bass and Chord o Right Hand -‐ “Park” on the keyboard with all 5 fingers touching C-‐D-‐E-‐F-‐G o Start Playing the Bass and Chord using Waltz style – Bass Chord Chord –

then add the 4th finger (F) – with each – in nice short strokes o Play both hands together – two patterns OUT and two patterns IN

NOW let’s see what all this looks like on the accordion sheet music!!

ü 9. Music Reading Right Hand o Review the Button or Keyboard Diagram o PARK ALL your fingers on the C through G notes o PLAY each note – watch your bellows – Read Each Note



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Left Hand Knowledge o Know Names of Basses and Major Chord (M means Major Chord)

§ Locate on accordion from Bass Chart • Basses – Up -‐ C-‐G-‐D then Down C-‐F Bb • Chords – Up – CM-‐GM-‐DM then Down CM-‐FM-‐BbM

o Play Basses § Waltz Time 3/4, March (Polka) Time 4/4 § Fingering Options – 3-‐2-‐2 or 3-‐2-‐3-‐2 option -‐ 4-‐3-‐3 or 4-‐3-‐4-‐3

• Practice both 3/4 and 4/4 pattern -‐ Moving from C to G, then C to D

• Practice Moving C to F, then C to Bb o Read Bass Staff Notes

§ Using Bass Drill #1 • Practice line A & B • Keep the bass as short as the chord • Keep an even beat (count) • Move form one bass to another without losing a count • Line C to F will be covered in Session 2

ü Play SONGS – Jupiter Waltz, Accordion Waltz

o Review the song First – these are the step for SIGHT READING § LOOK for Bass Changes § Music is divided into little boxes called Measures § Locate hand position on 1st line -‐ 4 measures and play RH (right hand) § Both hands have black notes (1 count each) § Play Both Hands for first 4 measures (one bass with one note – short)

§ Jupiter March -‐ Line 2 – last 2 measures – note with no stem – hold

the WHOLE measure § Jupiter March -‐ Line 3 – hollow note – with stem – SAY HOLLOW (hold

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§ Accordion Waltz –Bass Chord Chord Pattern § Watch the bellows – out for the first measures – in for the last

measures – in each line

§ Finish working on each line in each song – until it is even and no stops § GOAL – to play from one line to next without stops in beat (your left

hand pattern – is your drummer – boom ching boom ching)

ü Play SONGS – Batter Up & Kick Off in PH Book 1 o Follow the same steps above

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o Review the song First – these are the step for SIGHT READING § LOOK for Bass Changes § Locate hand position for last 4 measures and play RH § Play Both Hand for 1st 4 measures § Then put 8 Measures together, then 16 measures – then entire song.

ü Play SONGS– Saturn Waltz

o Review the song First – these are the step for SIGHT READING

§ LOOK for Bass Changes § Locate hand position for last 4 measures and play RH § Play notes real SHORT – match both hands – like you clap! § Play Both Hand for 1st line ALL OUT BELLOWS § Play Both Hands for 2nd line ALL IN BELLOWS § Then put 8 Measures together, then 16 measures – then entire song.

ü Playing Double Notes – Double Note Drill

§ Playing two notes at the same time is as simple as playing one note at a time. This requires good concentration on finger control.

§ TIP: Holding your hand position ABOVE the keyboard -‐ just like you were “sitting” on the keyboard, push Down the 2 fingers that will play the notes and then put your hand down on keyboard.

§ Use your Wrist to play the notes – NOT YOUR FINGERS § Practice – Double Note Drill § Chromatic accordion -‐ read the numbers under the notes § If you have a 4 row chromatic – use the numbers in the ( ) (4th row)

ü Play SONGS – Saturn Waltz & School Bells (with Double Notes)

o Review the song First – these are the step for SIGHT READING

§ LOOK for Bass Changes § LOOK for Section Changes (where sections repeat) § LOOK for any Hand Position Changes § Locate hand position for 1st 4 measures and play RH § Play Both Hand for 1st 4 measures § Now repeat RH first, then both hands to each 4 measure section

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ü Technique Drill #1 o Line 1 – C Major Scale

§ Play – C-‐D-‐E then without lifting your 3rd finger or twisting your wrist – tuck thumb under your 3rd finger and pass to the F note.

§ Once you are on the F note – just SLIDE the rest of your fingers to be in position (F-‐G-‐A-‐B-‐C)

§ Now play the rest of the scale § Can you do it in reverse? § C-‐B-‐A-‐G (don’t rotate – with you thumb resting on the F – slide the rest of your hand straight down until the 3rd finger is on the E – the line your hand up – E-‐D-‐C and play them

o C Drill -‐ practice reading your notes without stopping

§ You have learned double notes – now play 3 at the end o F Drill

§ Put your thumb on F and practice reading your notes § Move your thumb under the 4th finger just like in the C Scale § Bb is the black note Below the B white note

ü Play SONG – Go ‘Way

Introduction to Tied Notes

o Review the song First – these are the step for SIGHT READING § LOOK for Bass Changes & section changes § LOOK for any Tied Notes § Locate hand position for last 4 measures and play RH § Play Both Hand for last 4 measures § Now repeat RH first, then both hands to each 4 measure section

starting at beginning (watch for bellow changes) § Then put 8 Measures together, then 16 measures – then entire song.

ü Intro To Playing with Back Tracks

Play Accompaniment CD § Batter Up, Kick Off, Skating, & Go ‘Way § LISTEN to the “Complete” Audio file first § Play along with the SLOW version – then Play Along with the Fast § Batter Up can be played as a DUET with the Kick Off Backtrack § If you make a mistake – do not stop – come in on the next measure



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ü Play SONG – Merrily We Play Along

Introduction to Half & Quarter Notes

o Review the song First – these are the step for SIGHT READING § LOOK for Bass Changes § LOOK at HOW RN & LH notes line up & Tied Notes § Locate hand position for last 4 measures and play RH § Play Both Hand for last 4 measures § Now repeat RH first, then both hands to each 4 measure section


ü Play SONG – Saturn Waltz -‐ Legato Introduction to Legato – Smoothly connecting the notes

o Legato § Legato – smoothly connecting one note the next § End of Legato – when the slur line ends – lift the last note “with the

last bass or chord” § Create a “breath” between phrases § Basses are played short § Hold RH quarter note LONGER than LH quarter note

ü Play SONG – Horse Sense

Introduction to Slur -‐ the line that indicated – to play SMOOTHLY

o Review the song First – these are the step for SIGHT READING § LOOK for Bass Changes § LOOK at HOW RN & LH notes line up § LOOK for any Slurs and where they end and start § Locate hand position for last 4 measures and play RH § Play Both Hand for last 4 measures § Now repeat RH first, then both hands to each 4 measure section




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SEE Bass Drill #1 – and change the exercise on PH page 24 to alternating basses. Then Play -‐ The Donkey -‐ Jingle Bells – Join the Fun – Charlie the Chimp – (Changed to Alternating basses) PLAY VERY SHORT

ü Play SONG – The Donkey & Jingle Bells -‐ Introduction to Alternating

Basses & 4 counts in a Measure & Music Theory Review

o Review the song First – these are the step for SIGHT READING § LOOK for Bass Changes § LOOK at HOW RN & LH notes line up § LOOK for any Quick Bass Changes § Locate hand position for last 4 measures and play RH § Play Both Hand for last 4 measures § Now repeat RH first, then both hands to each 4 measure section


ü Play SONG – All Through The Night Introduction to Playing Chords ONLY

o Review the song First – these are the step for SIGHT READING § LOOK for Bass Changes § LOOK at HOW RN & LH notes line up § LOOK for Bass Hand Positions § Locate hand position for last 4 measures and play RH § Play Both Hand for last 4 measures § Now repeat RH first, then both hands to each 4 measure section

starting at beginning (watch for bellow changes) § Then put 8 Measures together, then 16 measures – then entire song

Go to Workbook pg 30 – Follow instructions for Session Level 1 – PG 16 – 26

Now – do some of your theory book pgs. 3 to 8. Page 9 will be scanned and submitted – after you have checked your answers with the answers in the back of the book – and made your corrections. Please add your name to the top of the page before scanning.

Accordion Certificate Program Session 1 -‐ PH Book 1


ü Play SONG – Join the Fun & Charlie the Chimp -‐ Introduction to Alternating

Basses & 4 counts in a Measure & Music Theory Review

o Review the song First – these are the step for SIGHT READING § LOOK for Bass Changes § LOOK at HOW RN & LH notes line up § LOOK for any Quick Bass Changes § Locate hand position for last 4 measures and play RH § Play Both Hand for last 4 measures § Now repeat RH first, then both hands to each 4 measure section starting at

beginning (watch for bellow changes) § Then put 8 Measures together, then 16 measures – then entire song.

Review WOW – look what you have done up until now! Accomplishments

1. Note Reading a. RH notes – you can read the notes C to G b. Note Counts – you know Whole Note, Dotted Half Note, Half Note, & Quarter Note

counting c. LH notes – you can read ALL the basses on the 12 bass accordion

2. Playing a. You can play both hands together b. You can play short and smoothly c. You can play with the backtracks d. You can keep an even beat with short bass notes

Each section will be called a SESSION. It might take you a month or more to complete a session. Don’t proceed to the next session until you are REALLY COMFORTABLE with the current session.



Workbook Level 1 – Session 1 Introduction This workbook is the companion to the Level material being covered. Please see the page references – to find the answer in the music material – that will assist you in filling in this workbook material. When complete, you will send in your 2 workbook pages – by either scanning and emailing it or post it in the mail. If mailed – it will be returned to you with your Certificate of Session Completion. When all sessions of the level have been completed – you will receive your PLAQUE – with your Certification for that level. The workbook is laid out to insure that you have understood the material being presented and that you can properly – demonstrate the topics being taught. If you are having difficulty with any feature – please contact us and we will gladly help you through it. Please answer as fully and a completely as you can – this will become your reference material – for when you share this with other accordionists or with your students one day. Be proud of the hard work it took to accomplish this material. Let’s Get Started Page 2 Accordion Position

1. Straps – your straps should be adjusted so that the accordion sits to the ____________ a little. The keyboard should be __________________ and directly under your _______________ cheek.

2. Right wrist and arm – the accordion should be positioned so that when you place your right hand on the keyboard – your wrist is _____________________ and your right elbow is in alignment with the ________________________________. 3. Left Wrist – the bass strap should be snug enough so that when you pull the bellows you do not have to _________________________________________________________.

Page 3 Accordion Care

1. When transporting the accordion – do not lay the case on the back or lid. Securely stand it

____________________________________________ and don’t allow it to _________________________. The next pages – please take a page at a time, understand what is being taught – and by you FILLING out the page – You WILL LEARN what is being taught!!!



Page 6 BELLOWS -‐ For the first sessions – all songs should be played using __________measures out bellows and ___________ measures in bellows.

Page 7

Octaves are ___________ notes apart and have the same name. Place thumb on F and repeat the same drill (1-‐2-‐3-‐4-‐5 then 5-‐4-‐3-‐2-‐1 and say the names – F-‐______-‐_______-‐______-‐______-‐C-‐B-‐A-‐G-‐F) OUT – then IN Bellows

Page 13 Music Reading Right Hand Using Half Notes – Write the C Scale going up (watch the direction of the stem)

Name these notes:

______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ _______ Using Quarter Notes – Write the F Scale going up and down (watch the direction of the stem)

Session 1 – After PAGE 22 Fill out the Theory Book exercises Pgs. 3 to 8 – maybe one a day or at each practice session.



Performance Requirement

1. Practice Jupiter March and Accordion Waltz. – play with a click track – http://www.metronomeonline.com/ -‐ set the speed to 60 –

2. Match each click with a short bass or chord and short right hand note 3. Now up the speed to 88 4. Then up it to 112 5. Finally try for 120

Session Level 1 – PG 16 – 26

1. Practice Saturn Waltz and Skating and play slow, short, clean, not stops. 2. Intro to Double Notes – Saturn Waltz and School Bells 3. Technique Drill #1 & #2 – learn your scales 4. Play Go ‘Way & Merrily We Play Along – follow sight reading rules – try to play cold (no

need to master this song –it is used as sight reading only – except to have fun with Backtracks!)

Intro To Playing with Back Tracks

Play with Accompaniment Backtrack § Batter Up, Kick Off, Skating, & Go ‘Way § LISTEN to the “Complete” Audio file first § Play along with the SLOW version – then Play Along with the Fast § Batter Up can be played as a DUET with the Kick Off Backtrack § If you make a mistake – do not stop – come in on the next measure

Review Theory Book Completion -‐ pgs. 3 to 8. Page 9 will be scanned and submitted – after you have checked your answers with the answers in the back of the book – and made your corrections. Please add your name to the top of the page before scanning.



REVIEW Master Playing Legato (session pg. 25)

1. Saturn Waltz & Horse Sense – Intro to Legato Master these Lesson Songs – and practice with the Backtracks (pg 28 on) Follow the instructions and master these songs. Watch the Videos of Shelia playing these songs for you and follow the Session material – with any hints she can help with.

1. The Donkey 2. Jingle Bells 3. Join the Fun 4. All Through the Night – Start by playing both bass and chord together – then chord only. 5. Charlie the Chimp

Final Requirements Save these to a flash drive and either these to the DropBox address assigned to you, or mail in.

1. Make a video of you playing one song in 3/4 and one song in 4/4 – playing one of them with a click track or backtrack. Select from the songs listed on this session.

2. Scan Pg. 9 in the Theory Workbook -‐ fully filled out and save to flash drive or send to Drop Box.

3. Start a Ring Binder – and put the original printed Level 1 Session 1 material and workbook– in section 1.

4. Put the songs you wish to keep as repertoire in a section in the back in Alphabetical order. Performance Solos to select from for Video: 3/4 Time (Waltz)

1. Accordion Waltz 2. Saturn Waltz (single note legato or

double note) 3. School Bells 4. Skating or Go ‘Way 5. Merrily We Play Along 6. Horse Sense

4/4 Time (March or Polka)

7. Jupiter March 8. The Donkey or Jingle Bells 9. All Through the Night 10. Join the Fun or Charlie the Chimp!



These backtracks are designed to help you keep going when you make a mistake and to give you a since of how fast you should be playing the songs. Some have at least 1 measure intro – others do not (oops – I am sorry). These are all mp3 files – so they can be played in your Roland 3x or 7 or 7x or 8x accordion. These backtracks are downloadable from www.dropbox.com Backtrack List 1. Kick-‐Off Slow 2. Kick-‐Off Fast Complete 3. Kick-‐Off Fast bg 4. Skating Slow 5. Skating Fast Complete 6. Skating Fast bg 7. Go Way Slow 8. Go Way Fast Complete 9. Go Way Fast bg 10. Merrily We Play Along Slow 11. Merrily We Play Along Fast Complete 12. Merrily We Play Along Fast bg 13. Horse Sense Slow 14. Horse Sense Fast Complete 15. Horse Sense Fast bg 16. The Donkey Slow 17. The Donkey Fast Complete 18. The Donkey Fast bg 19. Jingle Bells Slow 20. Jingle Bells Fast Complete 21. Jingle Bells Fast bg 22. All Through the Night Slow 23. All Through the Night Fast Complete 24. All Through the Night Fast bg 25. Join the Fun Slow 26. Join the Fun Fast Complete 27. Join the Fun Fast bg

28. Charlie the Chimp Slow 29. Charlie the Chimp Fast Complete 30. Charlie the Chimp Fast b 31. Dreaming Slow 32. Dreaming Fast Complete 33. Dreaming Fast bg 34. Indian Song Slow 35. Indian Song Fast Complete 36. Indian Song Fast bg 37. My Bonnie Slow 38. My Bonnie Fast Complete 39. My Bonnie bg 40. There’s No Place Like Home Slow 41. There’s No Place Like Home Fast Complete 42. There’s No Place Like Home Fast bg 43. Old MacDonald Slow 44. Old MacDonald Fast Complete 45. Old Mac Donald Fast bg 46. The Can Can Slow 47. The Can Can Fast Complete 48. The Can Can Fast bg 49. Vegetables on Parade Slow 50. Vegetables on Parade Fast Complete 51. Vegetables on Parade Fast bg



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