100 Tunes For Piano Accordion Book

100 Tunes For Piano Accordion Book

French Canadian, Cape Breton, Scottish, Shetland, New England, and Southern Old Time Traditions

“100 Tunes for Piano Accordion” is an expansive collection that bridges diverse folk traditions through the versatile sounds of the piano accordion. Spanning 112 pages, this book features an array of reels, jigs, hornpipes, and polkas rooted in rich musical cultures including French Canadian, Cape Breton, Scottish, Shetland, New England, and Southern Old-Time traditions.

Designed to cater to both beginners and advanced players, the book provides detailed arrangements that include ornamentation, specific fingering, and left-hand notation, along with chord symbols to aid in accompaniment. This thoughtful inclusion of detailed musical instructions makes the pieces accessible and enriching for accordionists at different levels of their musical journey.

Moreover, while tailored for the piano accordion, the music is written in a way that is suitable for any G clef instrument, expanding its usability to a wider range of musicians who wish to explore these traditional tunes. The variety of songs and styles makes this collection a treasure trove for those interested in folk music, offering a comprehensive guide to mastering a broad spectrum of traditional tunes.

“100 Tunes for Piano Accordion” not only serves as a practical resource for learning and enjoyment but also as a cultural exploration of musical traditions that have been cherished and preserved across generations. Its an essential collection for accordion players and other musicians who have an interest in the historical and regional aspects of folk music. Whether used for personal practice, performances, or educational purposes, this book promises to enhance musical repertoires and deepen appreciation for traditional music.

Contents Include:

A Finnish Polka
Albert’s Hornpipe
Andy Dejarlis
Angeline The Baker
Angus Chisholm’s Favourite
Aubey Foley’s Jig
Auld Snatwell
Bachelder’s Reel
Bay Of Fundy
Beauties Of The Ballroom
Bonaparte Crossing The Rhine
Bonnie Banchory
Cape North Jig
Charleston Gals
Chorus Jig
Corn Rigs
Cropie’s Strathspeys
Da Auld Stoer’s Back Agen
Da Corbie An’ Da Craw
Da Forefit O Da Ship
Da Galley Watch
Da Scalloway Lasses
Da Shaalds O’foula
Da Underhill
Dave Marsh’s Favourite
Donald John The Tailor
Down The Brae
East Tennessee Blues
Elizabeth’s Big Coat
Forester’s Hornpipe
Garster’s Dream
General Drummond
General Stewart
Glasgow Hornpipe
Growling Old Man, Grumbling Old Woman
Haste To The Wedding
Highlander’s Farewell
Highlander’s Jig
Indian Reel
Ingonish Jig
Jimmy Allen
Juliann Johnson
Kiss Her Sweetly
La Bastringue
La Grande Chaine
La Grondeuse
Lady Gordon Of Gordonstown
Lady Of The Lake
Liza Jane
Macbeth’s Strathspey
Mackilmoyle Reel
Major Molle’s
Marcel Martine
Mickie Ainsworth
Miss Betty Ann Gordon
Miss Drummond Of Perth
Miss Hannah’s Jig
Miss Mcleod’s Reel
Mouth Of The Tobique
Mr. Morison Of Bognie
Nancy Ann
Oot Be Est Da Vong
Opera Reel
Pays De Haut
Peter Francisco
Pit Hame Da Borrowed Claes
Po’ Liza
President Garfield’s Hornpipe
Quindaro Hornpipe
Reconciliation
Reel Alouette
Reel De Beatrice
Reel De Montreal
Reel Des Ouviers (Walker St.)
Reel St. Antoine
Reel St. Jean
Rickett’s Hornpipe
Rock The Cradle Joe
Ross’s Reel No. 4
Sandy Boys
Seneca Square Dance
Shenandoah Falls
Sillocks And Tatties
Smith’s Hornpipe
Spey The Spate
Spootiskerry
Spotted Pony
Square Da Mizzen
St. Anne’s Reel
Staten Island Hornpipe
Tam’s Grey Mare
The Boatman Dance
The Braes Of O’tullymet
The Devil’s Dream
The Drunken Wives Of Fochabers
The Gaspe Reel
The Mason’s Apron
Timour The Tartar
West Fork Gals
Woodchopper’s Reel