I've just nabbed a copy of this book from Schott, getting an older version with the CD included. The newer book version just has download tunes on a website (which can vanish from websites over years, but ...). However it's currently also available on Spotify, with recordings played by the arranger Jonny Dyer. A very nice mix of tunes, 61 in total, with some interesting approaches to the bass line especially. Because Scandinavian tunes have an unfamiliar rhythm for many accordion players it is very helpful to hear the tunes played while learning.
Here is a link to the Spotify album:
And here is the publisher's page for the newer version of the book, which includes a list of all the tunes on there:
www.schott-music.com
I am really looking forward to learning these tunes. I have played some Scandinavian pieces before on the accordion, using a book primarily aimed at fiddle players. But this is a much more comprehensive collection. I have Swedish in-laws, so this is on point! At a first listen I especially like the polkas. There are also some Scottish-esque tunes!
Here is the cover of the newer version of the book. My older copy has a different cover design, but the contents are essentially the same.
Here is a link to the Spotify album:
And here is the publisher's page for the newer version of the book, which includes a list of all the tunes on there:
Scandinavian Folk Tunes for Accordion
Jonny Dyer: Scandinavian Folk Tunes for Accordion | Buying sheet music and downloads from Schott Music
I am really looking forward to learning these tunes. I have played some Scandinavian pieces before on the accordion, using a book primarily aimed at fiddle players. But this is a much more comprehensive collection. I have Swedish in-laws, so this is on point! At a first listen I especially like the polkas. There are also some Scottish-esque tunes!
Here is the cover of the newer version of the book. My older copy has a different cover design, but the contents are essentially the same.
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