John’s book is complemented by two excellent soundtracks. The two soundtracks of all the tunes in the book has been specially recorded by John playing three-row Casali B/C/Csharp accordion, two-row Hohner D/G melodeon, various Hohner one-row melodeons and Crabb G/C Anglo concertina. He is accompanied by his son, Benji playing six-string guitar, twelve-string guitar and bouzouki.

Nick Barber has been part of traditional English music sessions for many years. This, his second book contains 95 of his favourite tunes, accurately transcribed, referring to original sources wherever possible. Also included is information about each tune, with Nick’s choice of chords suitable for squeezebox and guitar players alike. Every tune is a gem, tried and tested not just by Nick, but by generations of players.

Nick has produced two excellent soundtracks to accompany his book, English Selection. He plays D/G Loffet melodeon, horn and soprano recorder. He is joined by his wife, Mary on fiddle.

John Kirkpatrick presents 101 tunes that are tailor-made for the strong rhythmic approach inspired by English dance steps and rhythms. With melody, chords and variations, the book is ideally suited for any instrument, but one of the prime factors in the selection of the tunes has been the fact that they sit so happily on the push-pull squeeze-box scale.

Nick has produced two excellent soundtracks to accompany his book, English Selection. He plays D/G Loffet melodeon, horn and soprano recorder. He is joined by his wife, Mary on fiddle.

Nick Barber has been part of traditional English music sessions for many years. This, his second book contains 95 of his favourite tunes, accurately transcribed, referring to original sources wherever possible. Also included is information about each tune, with Nick’s choice of chords suitable for squeezebox and guitar players alike. Every tune is a gem, tried and tested not just by Nick, but by generations of players.