A bright, graphic vintage accordion instruction book for beginners, Zordan’s Piano Accordion Junior Method was compiled for 12, 24, and 48 bass accordions and published in Chicago.
This Treble Clef Edition blends early music instruction with practical exercises and period beginner pieces, giving it real appeal for players, teachers, and collectors of vintage music ephemera.
Inside are note-reading drills, rhythm lessons, fingering work, and song selections including “The Boy Scout,” “Santa Lucia,” “Carnival of Venice,” and “Silent Night.”
Quick Specs
• Item Type: Vintage softcover music instruction book / sheet music method
• Size: 12 x 9 in
• Material: Paper wraps
• Color: Bright orange cover with black printing
• Origin or Maker: A. Zordan / The Chart Music Publishing House, Chicago, Ill.
• Year or Era: 1937
• GENRE: Music Education; Accordion Instruction
• Language / Pages: English / 47 pages
• Identifiers: Price printed on cover $1.00; code visible 34658-47; ISBN Not provided
Edition & Features
• Edition/Printing: Treble Clef Edition; “Junior Method”
• Dust Jacket: Not applicable
• Illustrations/Maps/Plates: Printed music notation, exercises, lesson layouts, and period cover illustration
• Extras: Compiled expressly for accordions of 12, 24, and 48 basses; published by A. Zordan, Chicago, Illinois; sole selling agents listed as The Chart Music Publishing House, Chicago, Ill.
Condition Grade: Good
Positives: Complete 47-page instruction book with bold, eye-catching cover graphics, clean music notation, and solid readability throughout. Interior pages show crisp printed exercises and songs, with no major tears visible in the photographed spreads. The oversized format displays especially well and works nicely for a music room, studio, or ephemera collection.
Issues / Wear: Noticeable age toning to pages; light handling wear and minor creasing to wraps; a visible crease/wave to an interior page; light edge wear and corner rubbing; some small spots/marks to the back cover area. See all photos for detail—sold as pictured.
Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.
Provenance & Notes
Copyright page shown in photos reads MCMXXXVII, with publication by A. Zordan in Chicago, Illinois. A library catalog entry also lists the title as printed music by Antonio Zordan and dates it to 1932, so this photographed copy appears to reflect a later 1937 copyright state or issue rather than the earliest appearance.
About the Author: Antonio Zordan
Antonio Zordan was an accordion teacher and compiler of multiple instructional and band books for piano accordion students, including junior method and ensemble titles marketed through Chicago music publishing channels. His name appears across several surviving accordion method books and dance albums from the 1930s and later reissues.
A sharp-looking vintage lesson book that still feels lively on a shelf or music stand.
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Care & Handling: Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings. Please note: If you have any questions or need more photos, ask.
