Palmer - Hughes Book 1 Introduction to the Accordion Instruction and Companion Material

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1 Honors Accordion Program Session - PH Book Palmer - Hughes Book Introduction to the Accordion Instruction and Companion Material Honors Accordion Program (Incentive Certificate) C System Piano Accordion Sponsored by 50 (c) Non- Profit

2 Honors Accordion Program Session - PH Book Keyboard Accordion PH Book Introduction Welcome. You have come to the right place to start your accordion musical education. Palmer - Hughes Accordion Lesson Book will concentrate on learning enough music reading skills to push you onto Book 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 00 songs when we are done with PH Book! Shelia is a firm believers of knowledge and practice. Set aside 0 minutes at least or times a week. DO NOT OVER PRACTICE! There will be 5 steps to practicing that will be introduced as you proceed through this Book. 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. Putting Accordion on - keep bellows snapped and closed.. 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.. 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.. Right Hand Place your thumb on its side on the Key for C then line up your nd through 5 th fingers on the adjacent keys. Keep a gentle curve to your fingers like a spider. Don t play flat fingered. Thumb and 5 th 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.

3 Honors Accordion Program Session - PH Book Handling the Accordion and Case. Resting Position when the accordion is not being played sit it on the floor on it s left side or bass side. There are small feet for the accordion to rest on. Never put it on a chair or table. It can fall over or off.. 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.. 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.. 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. Do not leave the accordion in a hot car. Treat it like it is a box of crayons that melt easy in the heat.. Keep the accordion in a climate controlled environment. 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). 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

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6 Honors Accordion Program Session - PH Book Level - Session BELLOWS - For the first sessions all songs should be played using measures out bellows and 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. 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. Left Hand - Locate C Bass (has a hole or rhinestone in it) o Bass Put your rd (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) o Chord Put your nd (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) o C Bass and Chord Put your rd finger on C Bass and nd 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 rd finger on C Bass and nd 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 6

7 Honors Accordion Program Session - PH Book ü. 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 st 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 5 th 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 st and 5 th 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 then 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 ( then and say the names F- G- A- B- C- C- B- A- G- F) OUT then IN Bellows Chromatic Keyboard - Place on F and repeat the same drill ( then and say the names F- G- A- B- C- C- B- A- G- F) OUT then IN Bellows ü. 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 7

8 Honors Accordion Program Session - PH Book 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 nd 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 rd 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 th 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 th 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 8

9 Honors Accordion Program Session - PH Book OUT Count --! C OUT! B OUT!. OUT! C OUT! D D D E E FINGERING Top NUMBER - Piano Keyboard Bottom NUMBER - Chormatic (if different) G 5 F E F! B!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!D!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!F! E F G 5F NOW - All in a Row OUT!. Music Reading Right Hand C E G B D F C D E D E F E F G5 5 9 " IN IN " IN " IN " IN " IN " 5 (c) 0 So Good Productions Last measure same as st

10 Honors Accordion Program Session - PH Book Music Reading Left Hand Bass - Stems point up Chord - Stems point down M - stands for Major Chord! C Out/Down " In/Up CM CM Count each - Very Short G GM GM! F FM FM.. Both Together Hold for Counts " C CM CM (c) 0 So Good Productions 0

11 Honors Accordion Program Session - PH Book ü Session Little Scale Drill Shelia Lee F# Bb F# Bb C to G Drill (Thumb of C) C D E F G 6 Half Notes get counts each Quarter Notes get count each F to C Drill (Thumb of F) F G A B C 6 Piano Accordion Chromatic G to D Drill (Thumb on G) Piano Accordion G A B C D Chromatic 6 00 So Good Productions

12 Honors Accordion Program Session - PH Book 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 /, March (Polka) Time / Fingering Options - - or option or Practice both / and / 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 # 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 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 st line - measures and play RH (right hand) Both hands have black notes ( count each) Play Both Hands for first measures (one bass with one note short) Jupiter March - Line last measures note with no stem hold the WHOLE measure Jupiter March - Line hollow note with stem SAY HOLLOW (hold for bass chord) 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 o Follow the same steps above ü WORKBOOK fill out page 8 9 ü Performance Requirement pg. 0 - practice with Metronome

13 Honors Accordion Program Session - PH Book Bass - Stems point up Chord - Stems point down M - stands for Major Chord A C CM CM G GM GM.. B D DM G GM C CM.. FM B F b b M b Alternating Basses C Chord C. Œ Œ Œ Œ Œ Œ Œ Œ. D.. E Bass Chord Chord C Bass Bass Drill # G Bass C Chord G Chord G Chord. Œ Œ Œ Œ. G Bass D Bass F.. b b Alternating Basses always play the bass ABOVE and then returns to the Chord below. You will learn later how to Alternate your bass FIRST. B b 00 So Good Productions

14 Honors Accordion Program Session - PH Book 7 7!!! 7 7!.. C 5 C C C 5 Introducing 8va " G Accordion Waltz " " G " G G 009 So Good Productions C C G Shelia Lee nd time 8va Œ Œ. Œ Œ. Repeat Bar

15 Honors Accordion Program Session - PH Book 5 9 5G CM E CM 5G CM E CM C E E D Jupiter March GM F GM 5 D w GM F GM C 0 So Good Productions w CM D F w D Tie - Add notes together arr. by Shelia Lee Ó Ó

16 Honors Accordion Program Session - PH Book Acc. Acc.! "! " In Out Acc. Out In 5 GM CM FM CM Saturn Waltz CM GM 5 Shelia Lee GM CM FM CM 009 So Good Productions 6

17 Honors Accordion Program Session - PH Book ü Play SONG Skating in PH Book o Review the song First these are the step for SIGHT READING LOOK for Bass Changes Locate hand position for last measures and play RH Play Both Hand for st measures Then put 8 Measures together, then 6 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 measures and play RH Play notes real SHORT match both hands like you clap! Play Both Hand for st line ALL OUT BELLOWS Play Both Hands for nd line ALL IN BELLOWS Then put 8 Measures together, then 6 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 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 row chromatic use the numbers in the ( ) ( th 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 st measures and play RH Play Both Hand for st measures Now repeat RH first, then both hands to each measure section starting at beginning (watch for bellow changes) Then put 8 Measures together, then 6 measures then entire song. After you have mastered the notes make sure you honor the bellow markings (out and in) 7

18 Session Double Note Drill If Chormatic finger shows ( ) - use the helper row note Shelia Lee C to G Drill (Thumb of C) Half Notes get counts each E C A E C F D F D 5G E G E Honors Accordion Program Session - PH Book Session Double Note Drill If Chormatic finger shows ( ) - use the helper row note Shelia Lee C to G Drill (Thumb of C) Half Notes get counts each E F 5G A C D E E C F D F# Bb G E F# Bb B Quarter Notes get count each F to C Drill (Thumb of F or E) A F B G w 5C A A(A) B C(C) F G A(A) Hold your hand position - just drop thumb back one note. G A E F G A(A) C(C) E F A(A) G to D Drill (Thumb on G or F) C Dotted Half Notes get counts each B 5D G B B G C A C(C) A(A) So Good Productions A F Whole Notes get counts each A(A) F

19 Honors Accordion Program Session - PH Book Saturn Waltz! In " Out! Out In " 5 FM CM 5 CM 5 GM 5 GM CM. CM FM Shelia Lee 00 So Good Productions 9

20 Honors Accordion Program Session - PH Book School Bells In Thirds! C! move thumb to B G 5 " G " move thumb to C C Shelia Lee!! 5 C G " move thumb to B " F C move thumb to C ΠΠΠΠ009 So Good Productions 0

21 Honors Accordion Program Session - PH Book ü Technique Drill # o Line C Major Scale Play C- D- E then without lifting your rd finger or twisting your wrist tuck thumb under your rd 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 rd 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 at the end o F Drill Put your thumb on F and practice reading your notes Move your thumb under the th 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 measures and play RH Play Both Hand for last measures Now repeat RH first, then both hands to each measure section starting at beginning (watch for bellow changes) Then put 8 Measures together, then 6 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

22 Honors Accordion Program Session - PH Book Bb Bb F# F# Technique Drill # Shelia Lee C D E F G A B C Œ C Major Scale C Drill C D E F 8 G F G F C Major Chord F Drill F G A B 7 C B C B Bb b F Major Scale 00 So Good Productions F Major Chord Œ

23 Honors Accordion Program Session - PH Book Bb Bb F# F# Technique Drill # C-F-G Scales - Major Chord Arpeggio C Drill C Major Scale C C 5 w Shelia Lee C Major Chord F Drill F Major Scale F Bb b F b F Major Chord 5 b b w G Drill G A B C D C G Major Scale G A B C D E F# G # # # # 5 w G Major Chord 00 So Good Productions

24 Honors Accordion Program Session - PH Book 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 measures and play RH Play Both Hand for last measures Now repeat RH first, then both hands to each measure section starting at beginning (watch for bellow changes) Then put 8 Measures together, then 6 measures then entire song. 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 measures and play RH Play Both Hand for last measures Now repeat RH first, then both hands to each measure section starting at beginning (watch for bellow changes) Then put 8 Measures together, then 6 measures then entire song.

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26 Honors Accordion Program Session - PH Book SEE Bass Drill # and change the exercise on PH page 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 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 measures and play RH Play Both Hand for last measures Now repeat RH first, then both hands to each measure section starting at beginning (watch for bellow changes) Then put 8 Measures together, then 6 measures then entire song. 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 measures and play RH Play Both Hand for last measures Now repeat RH first, then both hands to each measure section starting at beginning (watch for bellow changes) Then put 8 Measures together, then 6 measures then entire song Go to Workbook pg 0 Follow instructions for Session Level PG 6 6 Now do some of your theory book pgs. 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. 6

27 Accordion Certificate Program Session - PH Book ü Play SONG Join the Fun Charlie the Chimp - Introduction to Alternating Basses 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 measures and play RH Play Both Hand for last measures Now repeat RH first, then both hands to each measure section starting at beginning (watch for bellow changes) Then put 8 Measures together, then 6 measures then entire song. Review WOW look what you have done up until now! Accomplishments. 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 bass accordion. 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. 7

28 Accordion Certificate Program Session - PH Book Introduction Workbook Level Session 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 workbook pages by either scanning and ing 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 Accordion Position. Straps your straps should be adjusted so that the accordion sits to the a little. The keyboard should be and directly under your cheek.. 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.. Left Wrist the bass strap should be snug enough so that when you pull the bellows you do not have to. Page Accordion Care. 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!!! 8

29 Accordion Certificate Program Session - PH Book 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 ( then and say the names F C- B- A- G- F) OUT then IN Bellows Page 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 After PAGE Fill out the Theory Book exercises Pgs. to 8 maybe one a day or at each practice session. 9 HAPi * 70 S. Richey Rd., Pasadena, TX * * slee@shelialee.com

30 Accordion Certificate Program Session - PH Book Performance Requirement. Practice Jupiter March and Accordion Waltz. play with a click track - set the speed to 60. Match each click with a short bass or chord and short right hand note. Now up the speed to 88. Then up it to 5. Finally try for 0 Session Level PG 6 6. Practice Saturn Waltz and Skating and play slow, short, clean, not stops.. Intro to Double Notes Saturn Waltz and School Bells. Technique Drill # # learn your scales. 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. 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. 0

31 Accordion Certificate Program Session - PH Book REVIEW Master Playing Legato (session pg. 5). Saturn Waltz Horse Sense Intro to Legato Master these Lesson Songs and practice with the Backtracks (pg 8 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.. The Donkey. Jingle Bells. Join the Fun. 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.. Make a video of you playing one song in / and one song in / playing one of them with a click track or backtrack. Select from the songs listed on this session.. Scan Pg. 9 in the Theory Workbook - fully filled out and save to flash drive or send to Drop Box.. Start a Ring Binder and put the original printed Level Session material and workbook in section.. 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: / Time (Waltz). Accordion Waltz. Saturn Waltz (single note legato or double note). School Bells. Skating or Go Way 5. Merrily We Play Along 6. Horse Sense / Time (March or Polka) 7. Jupiter March 8. The Donkey or Jingle Bells 9. All Through the Night 0. Join the Fun or Charlie the Chimp!

32 Accordion Certificate Program Session - PH Book 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 measure intro others do not (oops I am sorry). These are all mp files so they can be played in your Roland x or 7 or 7x or 8x accordion. These backtracks are downloadable from Backtrack List. Kick- Off Slow. Kick- Off Fast Complete. Kick- Off Fast bg. Skating Slow 5. Skating Fast Complete 6. Skating Fast bg 7. Go Way Slow 8. Go Way Fast Complete 9. Go Way Fast bg 0. Merrily We Play Along Slow. Merrily We Play Along Fast Complete. Merrily We Play Along Fast bg. Horse Sense Slow. Horse Sense Fast Complete 5. Horse Sense Fast bg 6. The Donkey Slow 7. The Donkey Fast Complete 8. The Donkey Fast bg 9. Jingle Bells Slow 0. Jingle Bells Fast Complete. Jingle Bells Fast bg. All Through the Night Slow. All Through the Night Fast Complete. All Through the Night Fast bg 5. Join the Fun Slow 6. Join the Fun Fast Complete 7. Join the Fun Fast bg 8. Charlie the Chimp Slow 9. Charlie the Chimp Fast Complete 0. Charlie the Chimp Fast b. Dreaming Slow. Dreaming Fast Complete. Dreaming Fast bg. Indian Song Slow 5. Indian Song Fast Complete 6. Indian Song Fast bg 7. My Bonnie Slow 8. My Bonnie Fast Complete 9. My Bonnie bg 0. There s No Place Like Home Slow. There s No Place Like Home Fast Complete. There s No Place Like Home Fast bg. Old MacDonald Slow. Old MacDonald Fast Complete 5. Old Mac Donald Fast bg 6. The Can Can Slow 7. The Can Can Fast Complete 8. The Can Can Fast bg 9. Vegetables on Parade Slow 50. Vegetables on Parade Fast Complete 5. Vegetables on Parade Fast bg

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