{"product_id":"instant-melodeon-cd-edition","title":"Instant Melodeon","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLearn Traditional D\/G Melodeon with Book and Soundtrack CD\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstant Melodeon CD Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e by Dave Mallinson is a practical tutor designed to help players quickly star\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLearn Traditional D\/G Melodeon with Book and Soundtrack CD\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstant Melodeon CD Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e by Dave Mallinson is a practical tutor designed to help players quickly start playing traditional music on a D\/G melodeon using a combination of tablature, standard notation and a fully integrated soundtrack CD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tutor is designed specifically for the popular D\/G two-row melodeon used in English and Irish traditional music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped from over five decades of practical melodeon experience, this tutor focuses on real traditional music rather than abstract exercises. It introduces melody playing, bass accompaniment, rhythm and bellows control through carefully chosen easy tunes in the keys of D and G.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe attached soundtrack CD allows players to hear every tune properly played, making it easier to understand rhythm, phrasing, bass timing and the characteristic push-pull feel of the melodeon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly fourteen notes are required to play all 42 tunes, making this an accessible tutor for beginners and improving players wanting to quickly build real playing confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dave Mallinson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Focus:\u003c\/strong\u003e D\/G melodeon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner to improving player\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Book with attached soundtrack CD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMusical Focus:\u003c\/strong\u003e English, Irish and folk dance music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Melodeon tablature, bass guidance and graded tunes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTunes Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42 traditional tunes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat This Book Teaches\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tutor introduces the practical mechanics of D\/G melodeon playing in a highly visual and accessible format. It covers bass rhythm, melody playing, bellows direction, button choice, timing and tune structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specially designed tablature system shows exactly which buttons to press and whether to push or pull the bellows for every note, allowing beginners to understand the instrument more intuitively even without previous music-reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bass tablature and spacing system also helps players visualise how melody and accompaniment fit together rhythmically, helping develop a satisfying one-man-band sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTraditional Music Focus\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book focuses on easy reels and jigs in D and G, introducing players to the foundations of traditional melodeon repertoire commonly heard in folk sessions, Morris dancing, ceilidhs and traditional music gatherings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe repertoire draws heavily from English and Irish traditional music while also including 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reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho This Book Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete beginners learning D\/G melodeon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdult learners without regular access to a teacher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-taught musicians wanting a clearer structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers interested in English and Irish traditional music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMelodeon players wanting stronger bass rhythm skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolk musicians building traditional session repertoire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWritten by Dave Mallinson:\u003c\/strong\u003e Respected traditional musician and melodeon tutor author.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Soundtrack CD:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hear every tune properly played.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMelodeon Tablature Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for players without previous music-reading experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Repertoire:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy reels and jigs ideal for D\/G melodeon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBass and Melody Together:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps players develop accompaniment skills early.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong Visual Layout:\u003c\/strong\u003e Makes bellows direction and rhythm easier to understand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for Real Traditional Music:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built around session and dance repertoire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Instant Melodeon CD Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dave 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Stars\u003cbr\u003eMuffin Man\u003cbr\u003eNelly Bly\u003cbr\u003eNew Rigged Ship\u003cbr\u003eOats, Peas, Beans\u003cbr\u003eOh! Susanna\u003cbr\u003eOh! the Britches\u003cbr\u003ePerfect Cure\u003cbr\u003ePortsmouth\u003cbr\u003eRattlin' Bog\u003cbr\u003eSalmon Tails\u003cbr\u003eShave the Donkey\u003cbr\u003eThis Old Man\u003cbr\u003eThree Around Three\u003cbr\u003eTink-a-Tink\u003cbr\u003eTip Top Polka\u003cbr\u003eWha Saw the Forty Twa\u003cbr\u003eWinster Gallop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Soundtrack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included soundtrack CD demonstrates timing, bellows direction, bass rhythm and tune phrasing exactly as intended in the tutor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMally plays an MMM tuned melodeon on the recording, giving the soundtrack a rich and characterful traditional melodeon sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this suitable for complete beginners?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The tutor was specifically designed for beginners and self-taught players starting the D\/G melodeon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a D\/G melodeon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA D\/G melodeon is a two-row diatonic button accordion commonly used for English folk music, Morris dancing and traditional session playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to read music?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The tablature system allows beginners to learn without previous music-reading knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the soundtrack included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This edition includes an attached soundtrack CD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat styles of music does it teach?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tutor focuses mainly on traditional English and Irish reels and jigs suitable for folk sessions and dance music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the tutor teach bass accompaniment?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Bass rhythm and accompaniment are an important part of the tutor’s teaching approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does MMM tuned melodeon mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMMM refers to a three-voice melodeon tuning setup that produces a rich, full and lively traditional sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompare with Other Melodeon Tutors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstant Melodeon CD Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e works particularly well alongside Dave Mallinson’s other melodeon tutors including \u003cstrong\u003eAbsolute Beginners\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eTunes and Techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each book approaches traditional melodeon playing slightly differently, allowing players to build broader musical understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our complete range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sheet-music-tutors\"\u003eaccordion and melodeon books, tunes and learning resources\u003c\/a\u003e, or explore our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/melodeons\"\u003emelodeon collection\u003c\/a\u003e if you are choosing your first instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIncluded\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrinted Tutor Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e Melodeon tutor with tablature, bass exercises and graded tunes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttached Soundtrack CD:\u003c\/strong\u003e Demonstrates rhythm, phrasing and traditional melodeon style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTrust Closing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearning melodeon becomes far more enjoyable when rhythm, bass and bellows technique are explained clearly through real traditional tunes. Instant Melodeon CD Edition remains one of the most practical and musician-focused introductions to D\/G melodeon playing available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“For outstanding results, just add practice.” — Dave Mallinson\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003et playing traditional music on a D\/G melodeon using a combination of tablature, standard notation and a fully integrated soundtrack CD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped from over five decades of practical melodeon experience, this tutor focuses on real traditional music rather than abstract exercises. It introduces melody playing, bass accompaniment, rhythm and bellows control through carefully chosen easy tunes in the keys of D and G.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe attached soundtrack CD allows players to hear every tune properly played, making it easier to understand rhythm, phrasing, bass timing and the characteristic push-pull feel of the melodeon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly fourteen notes are required to play all 42 tunes, making this an accessible and highly encouraging tutor for beginners and improving players alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dave Mallinson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Focus:\u003c\/strong\u003e D\/G melodeon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner to improving player\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Book with attached soundtrack CD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMusical Focus:\u003c\/strong\u003e English, Irish and folk dance music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Melodeon tablature, bass guidance and graded tunes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTunes Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42 traditional tunes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat This Book Teaches\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tutor introduces the practical mechanics of D\/G melodeon playing in a highly visual and accessible format. It covers bass rhythm, melody playing, bellows direction, button choice, timing and tune structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specially designed tablature system shows exactly which buttons to press and whether to push or pull the bellows for every note, allowing beginners to understand the instrument quickly even without previous music-reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bass tablature and spacing system also helps players visualise how melody and accompaniment fit together rhythmically, helping develop a satisfying one-man-band sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTraditional Music Focus\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book focuses on easy reels and jigs in D and G, introducing players to the foundations of traditional melodeon repertoire commonly heard in folk sessions, Morris dancing, ceilidhs and traditional music gatherings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe repertoire draws heavily from English and Irish traditional music while also including familiar folk and dance tunes that sit naturally on the D\/G melodeon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Recommend It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Squeezebox Marketplace, we recommend \u003cstrong\u003eInstant Melodeon CD Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e because it offers an unusually practical and realistic route into traditional melodeon playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDave Mallinson’s self-taught background gives him a particularly strong understanding of the difficulties facing adult beginners, and the tutor reflects decades of accumulated practical experience from sessions, performances and teaching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe attached soundtrack CD is especially valuable because traditional rhythm, bass timing and bellows phrasing are far easier to absorb through listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho This Book Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete beginners learning D\/G melodeon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdult learners without regular 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Layout\u003cbr\u003eBass Exercises\u003cbr\u003eScales Exercises\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAiken Drum\u003cbr\u003eBalance the Straw\u003cbr\u003eBlue-Eyed Stranger\u003cbr\u003eBonny Breast Knot\u003cbr\u003eBonny Green Garters\u003cbr\u003eBrown Banner\u003cbr\u003eButtered Peas\u003cbr\u003eCamptown Races\u003cbr\u003eDorset Four Hand Reel\u003cbr\u003eDrunken Sailor\u003cbr\u003eFiery Clock Face\u003cbr\u003eGalopede\u003cbr\u003eGrimstock\u003cbr\u003eHere’s to a Maiden\u003cbr\u003eHey Away\u003cbr\u003eHunt the Squirrel\u003cbr\u003eHuntsmen's Chorus\u003cbr\u003eI’ll Tell Me Ma\u003cbr\u003eJenny Lind\u003cbr\u003eThe Lady in the Boat\u003cbr\u003eLass o' Dallowgill\u003cbr\u003eLaudanum Bunches\u003cbr\u003eMaggie in the Wood\u003cbr\u003eMajor Mackie's\u003cbr\u003eMoon and Seven Stars\u003cbr\u003eMuffin Man\u003cbr\u003eNelly Bly\u003cbr\u003eNew Rigged Ship\u003cbr\u003eOats, Peas, Beans\u003cbr\u003eOh! Susanna\u003cbr\u003eOh! the Britches\u003cbr\u003ePerfect Cure\u003cbr\u003ePortsmouth\u003cbr\u003eRattlin' Bog\u003cbr\u003eSalmon Tails\u003cbr\u003eShave the Donkey\u003cbr\u003eThis Old Man\u003cbr\u003eThree Around Three\u003cbr\u003eTink-a-Tink\u003cbr\u003eTip Top Polka\u003cbr\u003eWha Saw the Forty Twa\u003cbr\u003eWinster Gallop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Soundtrack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included soundtrack CD demonstrates timing, bellows direction, bass rhythm and tune phrasing exactly as intended in the tutor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMally plays an MMM tuned melodeon on the recording, giving the soundtrack a rich and characterful traditional melodeon sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this suitable for complete beginners?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The tutor was specifically designed for beginners and self-taught players starting the D\/G melodeon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to read music?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The tablature system allows beginners to learn without previous music-reading knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the soundtrack included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This edition includes an attached soundtrack CD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat styles of music does it teach?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tutor focuses mainly on traditional English and Irish reels and jigs suitable for folk sessions and dance music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the tutor teach bass accompaniment?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Bass rhythm and accompaniment are an important part of the tutor’s teaching approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does MMM tuned melodeon mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMMM refers to a three-voice melodeon tuning setup that produces a rich, full and lively traditional sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompare with Other Melodeon Tutors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstant Melodeon CD Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e works particularly well alongside Dave Mallinson’s other melodeon tutors including \u003cstrong\u003eAbsolute Beginners\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eTunes and Techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each book approaches traditional melodeon playing slightly differently, allowing players to build broader musical understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our complete range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sheet-music-tutors\"\u003eaccordion and melodeon books, tunes and learning resources\u003c\/a\u003e, or explore our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/melodeons\"\u003emelodeon collection\u003c\/a\u003e if you are choosing your first instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIncluded\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrinted Tutor Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e Melodeon tutor with tablature, bass exercises and graded tunes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttached Soundtrack CD:\u003c\/strong\u003e Demonstrates rhythm, phrasing and traditional melodeon style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTrust Closing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearning melodeon becomes much easier when rhythm, bass and bellows technique are explained clearly through real traditional tunes. 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