Melodeon
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Melodeon techniques for all. Although sub-titled Absolute Beginners this book, by Dave Mallinson, will take students to a very high standard. Beginning at absolute rock-bottom with how to play scales, it quickly moves on to basic fingering techniques. The student then learns how to play the bass in time, with in depth analysis of how the treble and bass interact. Next comes row crossing techniques to smooth the bellows and to create better harmonies, followed by a more tasteful approach to the bass.
The D/G Melodeon Absolute Beginners Book
£9.95
Dave Mallinson
AM101
32 pages
ISBN: 978 1 899512 01 0
Book Only
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Melodeon techniques for all. Although sub-titled Absolute Beginners this book, by Dave Mallinson, will take students to a very high standard. Beginning at absolute rock-bottom with how to play scales, it quickly moves on to basic fingering techniques. The student then learns how to play the bass in time, with in depth analysis of how the treble and bass interact. Next comes row crossing techniques to smooth the bellows and to create better harmonies, followed by a more tasteful approach to the bass.
The D/G Melodeon Absolute Beginners Book and CD
£21.94
Dave Mallinson
AM101S
32 pages
ISBN: 978 1 899512 01 0
Book and CD
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This fine collection of traditional music introduces dance tunes from various regions of Britain, Ireland and North America They are all excellent tunes, well-known and popular, but not over-played, hackneyed or obscure. Most of the tunes can be heard on recordings by notable bands and personalities, they are all currently in use by traditional musicians and are regularly played at concerts, dances and pub sessions. All of the tunes introduce some aspect of melodeon playing.
Beginners' Melodeon Tunes and Techniques Book
£11.95
Dave Mallinson
AM106
48 pages
ISBN: 978 1 899512 94 2
Book Only
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This fine collection of traditional music introduces dance tunes from various regions of Britain, Ireland and North America They are all excellent tunes, well-known and popular, but not over-played, hackneyed or obscure. Most of the tunes can be heard on recordings by notable bands and personalities, they are all currently in use by traditional musicians and are regularly played at concerts, dances and pub sessions. All of the tunes introduce some aspect of melodeon playing.
Beginners' Melodeon Tunes and Techniques Book and CD
£23.94
Dave Mallinson
AM106S
48 pages
ISBN: 978 1 899512 94 2
Book and CD
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This companion CD contains all the tunes in the book Mally's Cotswold Morris Volume 1
Mally's Cotswold Morris CD Volume 1
£11.99
Dave Mallinson
AM201C
52 tracks
Label Number: DMPCD8801
CD Only
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Edited by Dave Mallinson, this book contains a further 67 tunes, with chords, from the popula Cotswold morris traditions. The complex sequence of parts which contribute to the unique character to Cotswold morris are again clearly indicated.
Mally's Cotswold Morris Book Volume 2
£8.95
Dave Mallinson
AM202
32 pages
ISBN: 978 1 899512 03 4
Book Only
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Edited by Dave Mallinson, this book contains a further 67 tunes, with chords, from the popula Cotswold morris traditions. The complex sequence of parts which contribute to the unique character to Cotswold morris are again clearly indicated.
Mally's Cotswold Morris Book and CD Volume 2
£20.94
Dave Mallinson
AM202S
32 pages
ISBN: 978 1 899512 03 4
Book and CD
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This companion CD contains all the tunes in the book Mally's North West Morris Book
Mally's North West Morris CD
£11.99
Dave Mallinson
AM203C
57 tracks
Label Number: DMPCD8803
CD Only
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The first dozen or so tunes are great for the out and out absolute beginner. These are followed by tunes you will hear played by pub sessions players, ceilidh bands and morris musicians. Mally has identified the easier traditional tunes.
Easy Peasy Tunes Book
£8.95
Dave Mallinson
AM301
32 pages
ISBN: 978 1 899512 63 8
Book Only
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The first dozen or so tunes are great for the out and out absolute beginner. These are followed by tunes you will hear played by pub sessions players, ceilidh bands and morris musicians. Mally has identified the easier traditional tunes.
Easy Peasy Tunes Book and CD
£20.94
Dave Mallinson
AM301S
32 pages
ISBN: 978 1 899512 63 8
Book and CD
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This companion CD contains all the tunes in the book The D/G Melodeon Absolute Beginners
The D/G Melodeon Absolute Beginners CD
£11.99
Dave Mallinson
AM101C
66 tracks
Label Number: DMPCD0202
CD Only
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Dave Mallinson never had the luxury of a satisfactory D/G melodeon tuition book. He is completely self taught. Knowledge has been hard won by trial and error, through endless hours of practice, playing innumerable gigs and taking part in countless traditional music sessions. Dave has condensed the tricks, techniques and ideas, slowly amassed throughout five decades of melodeon experience, into this book and CD, ensuring you reach your musical destination in the optimum time.
Instant Melodeon CD Edition
£12.95
Dave Mallinson
AM105S
24 pages
ISBN: 978 1 899512 91 5
Book and CD
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This companion CD contains all the tunes in the book Beginners Melodeon Tunes and Techniques
Beginners' Melodeon Tunes and Techniques CD
£11.99
Dave Mallinson
AM106C
96 tracks
Label Number: DMPCD1802
CD Only
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Edited by Dave Mallinson, this book contains core repertoire of 52 Cotswold morris tunes, with chords, presented in keys favoured by today's players. The complex sequence of parts which contribute to the unique character to Cotswold morris are clearly indicated.
Mally's Cotswold Morris Book Volume 1
£8.95
Dave Mallinson
AM201
32 pages
ISBN: 978 1 899512 02 7
Book Only
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Edited by Dave Mallinson, this book contains core repertoire of 52 Cotswold morris tunes, with chords, presented in keys favoured by today's players. The complex sequence of parts which contribute to the unique character to Cotswold morris are clearly indicated.
Mally's Cotswold Morris Book and CD Volume 1
£20.94
Dave Mallinson
AM201S
32 pages
ISBN: 978 1 899512 02 7
Book and CD
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This companion CD contains all the tunes in the book Mally's Cotswold Morris Volume 2
Mally's Cotswold Morris CD Volume 2
£11.99
Dave Mallinson
AM202C
68 tracks
Label Number: DMPCD8802
CD Only
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Edited by Carolyn Wade, this book, containing 57 traditional tunes, presents a core repertoire, with chords, for North West morris musicians. It is also particularly suitable for novice musicians and also as a source of easy country dance tunes.
Mally's North West Morris Book
£8.95
Carolyn Wade
AM203
32 pages
ISBN: 978 1 899512 04 1
Book Only
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Edited by Carolyn Wade, this book, containing 57 traditional tunes, presents a core repertoire, with chords, for North West morris musicians. It is also particularly suitable for novice musicians and also as a source of easy country dance tunes.
Mally's North West Morris Book and CD
£20.94
Carolyn Wade
AM203S
32 pages
ISBN: 978 1 899512 04 1
Book and CD
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This companion CD contains all the tunes in the book Easy Peasy Tunes
Easy Peasy Tunes CD
£11.99
Dave Mallinson
AM301C
99 tracks
Label Number: DMPCD0201
CD Only
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After selecting all the common tunes that have their own dance, the emphasis was on choosing a varied selection of genres, time signatures and tune lengths required for a good night’s dancing. You’ll find Scottish, English, Irish, Welsh and American tunes; there’s reels, polkas, hornpipes, single jigs, double jigs, slip jigs and waltzes; also 48 bar tunes and Playford dances for good measure.