{"product_id":"instant-melodeon-book-cd","title":"Instant Melodeon Book\/CD","description":"\u003c!-- Title Section --\u003e\t\u003cheader\u003e\t\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDAVE MALLINSON\u003c\/h4\u003e\t\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eINSTANT\u003c\/h1\u003e\t\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMELODEON\u003c\/h1\u003e\t\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eD\/G MELODEON\u003c\/h3\u003e\t\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMelodeon Music Book with CD\u003c\/h5\u003e\t\u003c\/header\u003e\t\t \u003c!-- Treble Clef Section --\u003e\t\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0863\/1192\/8151\/files\/TrebleClefCircle-300_100x100.jpg?v=1789745314\" alt=\"Treble clef on staff within a circle\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\t\t\u003c!-- Product Description section--\u003e\u003csection\u003e\t  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstant Melodeon\u003c\/strong\u003e by Dave Mallinson is a practical tuition book and CD designed to get players making music on the D\/G melodeon quickly, even with no previous musical knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\t  \u003cp\u003eDrawing on five decades of experience as a self-taught melodeon player, Dave Mallinson brings together the techniques, ideas and shortcuts he developed through years of practice, live performances and traditional music sessions. His aim is to give new players a clear route into the instrument without having to discover everything through trial and error.\u003c\/p\u003e\t  \u003cp\u003eEach tune is carefully laid out to help beginners see how the melody and bass accompaniment work together. This approach helps players develop the characteristic full sound of the melodeon, combining melody, chords and bass to create an effective solo performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\t  \u003cp\u003eNo previous ability to read music is required. The book combines standard music notation with easy-to-follow melodeon tablature, supported by clear rhythmic spacing and familiar traditional tunes. This allows complete beginners to start playing while also providing standard notation for those who already read music.\u003c\/p\u003e\t  \u003cp\u003eThe included companion CD has been specially prepared to support the tuition material, giving players an opportunity to hear the music as they work through the book and develop their technique and repertoire.\u003c\/p\u003e\t  \u003cp\u003eDespite containing 42 tunes, the entire collection requires only 14 notes, keeping the initial learning demands manageable while providing a substantial core repertoire of traditional music.\u003c\/p\u003e\t  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\t  \u003cul\u003e\t    \u003cli\u003eComplete beginner's guide to the D\/G melodeon\u003c\/li\u003e\t    \u003cli\u003eWritten by experienced melodeon player Dave Mallinson\u003c\/li\u003e\t    \u003cli\u003eBased on five decades of playing and performing experience\u003c\/li\u003e\t    \u003cli\u003e42 carefully selected tunes\u003c\/li\u003e\t    \u003cli\u003eOnly 14 notes required to play all 42 tunes\u003c\/li\u003e\t    \u003cli\u003eNo previous musical knowledge required\u003c\/li\u003e\t    \u003cli\u003eEasy-to-follow melodeon tablature\u003c\/li\u003e\t    \u003cli\u003eStandard music notation also included\u003c\/li\u003e\t    \u003cli\u003eClearly shows how melody and bass accompaniment interact\u003c\/li\u003e\t    \u003cli\u003eDevelops melody, chord and bass playing together\u003c\/li\u003e\t    \u003cli\u003eSimple and popular tunes provide an accessible route into the instrument\u003c\/li\u003e\t    \u003cli\u003eHelps build a core repertoire of traditional music\u003c\/li\u003e\t    \u003cli\u003eCompanion CD included\u003c\/li\u003e\t    \u003cli\u003eIncludes a FREE Hamcor Publishing Treble Clef Key Signature Bookmark\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWith its combination of straightforward tablature, carefully presented tunes and accompanying CD, Instant Melodeon provides an accessible introduction to the D\/G melodeon and a practical route from playing your first notes to performing complete traditional tunes with bass accompaniment.\u003c\/p\u003e\t  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 42 tunes are:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;\"\u003e  \u003ctbody\u003e    \u003ctr\u003e      \u003ctd style=\"width:33%; vertical-align:top; padding-right:15px;\"\u003e        Aiken Drum\u003cbr\u003e        Balance the Straw\u003cbr\u003e        Blue-Eyed Stranger\u003cbr\u003e        Bonny Breast Knot\u003cbr\u003e        Bonny Green Garters\u003cbr\u003e        Brown Banner\u003cbr\u003e        Buttered Peas\u003cbr\u003e        Camptown Races\u003cbr\u003e        Dorset Four Hand Reel\u003cbr\u003e        Drunken Sailor\u003cbr\u003e        Fiery Clock Face\u003cbr\u003e        Galopede\u003cbr\u003e        Grimstock\u003cbr\u003e        Here s to a Maiden      \u003c\/td\u003e      \u003ctd style=\"width:33%; vertical-align:top; padding-right:15px;\"\u003e        Hey Away\u003cbr\u003e        Hunt the Squirrel\u003cbr\u003e        Huntsmen's Chorus\u003cbr\u003e        I ll Tell Me Ma\u003cbr\u003e        Jenny Lind\u003cbr\u003e        The Lady in the Boat\u003cbr\u003e        Lass o' Dallowgill\u003cbr\u003e        Laudanum Bunches\u003cbr\u003e        Maggie in the Wood\u003cbr\u003e        Major Mackie's\u003cbr\u003e        Moon and Seven Stars\u003cbr\u003e        Muffin Man\u003cbr\u003e        Nelly Bly\u003cbr\u003e        New Rigged Ship      \u003c\/td\u003e      \u003ctd style=\"width:34%; vertical-align:top;\"\u003e        Oats, Peas, Beans\u003cbr\u003e        Oh! 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