Mel Bay Chenier Clifton - King Of Zydeco - Accordion

Name: Chenier Clifton - King Of Zydeco - Accordion
Brand: Mel Bay
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Essential Information About This Book
• 15 faithful transcriptions of Clifton Chenier, adapted into arrangements for piano accordion, ideal for enriching your zydeco repertoire.
• Intermediate level : content designed to work on style, phrasing, and Cajun-zydeco rhythmic energy without being reserved for experts.
• Authentic source : scores based on recordings from 1965 to 1987, to capture the melodic lines and the spirit of the "King of Zydeco."
• Editorial content : an essay by Dix Bruce provides lively insight into Clifton Chenier's career and personality.

Chenier Clifton - King Of Zydeco - Accordion

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Summary of This Book

This collection brings together 15 arrangements for piano accordion (not Cajun diatonic accordion) featuring the major hits of Clifton Chenier (1925-1987), an essential figure in Cajun-Zydeco music. The pieces have been transcribed from his recordings made between 1965 and 1987, with a focus on "transcribed solos ": you will find precise playing lines, ideal for working on articulation, ornaments, variations, and the characteristic zydeco groove.

The collection notably includes: "Ain't No Need of Cryin'," "Tu le Ton Son Ton," "I'm Coming Home," "Jole Blonde," "Calinda," "Louisiana Two-Step," "Ay, Ai, Ai," "Louisiana Blues," "Black Gal," "Big Momou," "I'm on the Wonder," "Zydeco Cha Cha," "I'm a Hog for You," "Zydeco et Pas Sale," and "Black Snake Blues." Additionally, a companion recording is noted as available, reflecting Chenier's signature phrase "Laissez les bon ton roulet!" (Let the good times role!); note that 10 out of the 15 titles are featured on this recording, with the other 5 transcribed from different artist recordings.

Technical specifications

Musical Genre

Traditional, World

Artist	Clifton Chenier	Genre	Cajun-Zydeco (solo transcriptions)
Arranger	Gary Dahl	Difficulty	Intermediate
Instrumentation	Piano accordion	Year of publication	1997 (08/27/1997)

Questions frequently asked

Is this collection designed for Cajun diatonic accordion?

The indicated instrumentation is piano accordion, not Cajun diatonic accordion.

What level is required to play the Clifton Chenier transcriptions?

The stated difficulty level is intermediate. The 15 arrangements are based on transcribed solos, featuring articulations, ornaments, variations, and zydeco groove.

Which songs are included in Mel Bay Chenier Clifton - King Of Zydeco - Accordion?

The collection includes 15 titles, among them "Ain't No Need of Cryin'", "Jole Blonde", "Calinda", "Louisiana Two-Step", and "Zydeco Cha Cha". Also featured are "Big Momou", "Black Snake Blues", and "Zydeco et Pas Sale".

Are the sheet music transcriptions from Clifton Chenier's recordings?

The arrangements were transcribed from recordings made between 1965 and 1987. Gary Dahl is credited as the arranger of this edition published in 1997.

Is a recording available with the book?

A companion recording is indicated as available. Ten of the 15 titles from the book are included; the other five come from different recordings of Clifton Chenier.