Klezmer Collection for C Instruments
Stacy Phillips
Difficulty: Intermediate-Advanced; 188 Pages
Notation: Lead Sheet.

Mel Bay's Klezmer collection is full of traditional yiddishe and jewish music notated for violin, accordion and other C-instruments. It includes wider variety of tunes as well as sections on style, rhythm and history.

Titles Include: Khupah Tanz, Bessarabian Hora, Khusidlekh, Nigun, Mazel Tov and more!

Gypsy Violin
Mary Ann Harbor
Difficulty: Beginner-Advanced; 131 Pages
Notation: Lead Sheet.

While this book is written for violin, it is an excellent resource for the accordionist. Each tune features lead, rhythm, chords and harmony parts. This book is particularly useful for the accordionist working with other musicians as it includes parts for both lead and rhythm instruments

Titles Include: Kalinka, Dark Eyes, Two Guitars, Whistling Hora, The Old Gypsy, C Major Friss, Gloomy Sunday and more!

Balkan Melodies for Accordion
Dr. Frances M. Irwin
Difficulty: Beginner-Intermediate; 55 Pages
Notation: Standard Accordion

Performing music from other cultures not only increases musicianship, but also contributes to the understanding and tolerance for other people in the world. This is a collection of 42 well known Balkan folk songs.

Titles Include: Zivio, Gremo Na Stajersko, Igraj Kolo, Marijana, Ja Sam Sirota, Plovi and more!