International Accordion Favorites (Book + Online Audio)

Waltzes, Polkas, Tangos, Hornpipes, Two-Steps and More! Welcome to the world of international accordion music. This collection of ethnic folk music from Europe and the Americas forms the foundation of a basic folk accordion repertoire. These songs are from many nations and have crowd-pleasing melodies. Selected by Bruce Bollerud from years of band experience, these fun, enduring tunes invite you to play immediately. The audio includes performances designed for personal, memory-based interpretation, often skipping repeats to fit more music. These melodies have stood the test of time, so what are you waiting for? Open the book, get your accordion out, and let's play some music! Song List: Introduction Vagabond Waltz Wir Gehen nach Lindenau Kukavica Waltz The Band Played On Hank's Swiss Waltz in C Redwing La Golondrina Helena Polka Goldie's Waltz Hava Nagila Have Pity Waltz Francuzka Polka Cielito Lindo Scratch Your Nose Polka The Jolly Woodchopper The Repasz Band Forest Flower Waltz El Rancho Grande The Finska Waltz La Paloma Life in the Finnish Woods Meet Me Tonight in Dreamland Barbara Polka Under the Double Eagle Sakkajarven The Saturday Night Waltz El Choclo Turkey in the Straw Soldier's Joy Selma's Waltz Devil's Dream Herman's Swiss Waltz in A The Clarinet Polka