The Bandoneon Chord Book: 200+ Illustrated Chord Positions with a Practical Approach to Harmony

By Ivan Leandro Gutierrez Cachullani

200+ fingering diagrams with a Practical Approach to HarmonyTHE BANDONEON CHORD BOOK

For the first time, bandoneon players have a complete, accessible chord guide designed for this unique instrument. Since the bandoneon traditionally lacks a standardized chord-fingering system, this book provides a clear, modern, and player-friendly method.

With over 200 essential chord fingerings and hundreds of variations, carefully organized for clarity and ease of use. Each diagram shows real, playable, and hand-friendly fingering positions, helping you understand the keyboard while giving you the practical tools to play and accompany melodies, build harmonies, and explore new musical ideas.

What you'll find inside:

Over 400 fingering diagrams in total, designed for the bandoneon keyboard for both hands

Major, minor, dominant, 7th, diminished, half-diminished, and augmented chords

Practical harmony guidance on applying chords in real music, not just theory, covering harmonic functions, inversions, extended chords (9th, 11th, 13th), and slash chords

A simple step-by-step method to learn how to read melodies from sheet music

Essential harmonic progressions: major, minor, and polymodal

Progressive learning tools for beginners, covering fundamental concepts often overlooked

Time-saving tips and advice to accelerate your learning journey

Supplementary audio material included for reference and practice

Designed for the bi-sonororic 142-tone bandoneon, also known as the Rheinischer / Rheinish layout (mostly used in tango and R o de la Plata music)

Why this book matters: Learning harmony on the bandoneon can be challenging, especially without visual references - this book makes the process clear, approachable, and encouraging.

With this book, you'll be able to:

Play songs in multiple keys

Accompany yourself or other musicians with confidence, using clear fingering positions

Expand your harmonic vocabulary with real, playable shapes

Create your own chords for various genres (tango, folk, jazz, pop, and more)

Read and play melodies directly from sheet music

Make learning less frustrating and far more inspiring

Who is this book for?

Beginners eager to grow their musical toolkit and play music freely from day one

Self-taught musicians with little to no training, seeking a hands-on guide to playing, harmonizing, and deepening their musical understanding

Professional players and composers exploring new harmonic possibilities

Educators looking for a structured and reliable instructional resource

About the Author:

Iv n Gutierrez Cachullani is an Argentinian bandoneonist, composer, and educator, holding a degree in bandoneon performance and a bachelor's degree in composition. He is also the author of The Bandoneon: A Practical Guide for Composers (2021), declared of Cultural Interest by the Ministry of Culture of Argentina and used at universities in Europe and the Americas.

See also "The Bandoneon: A Practical Guide for Composers", designed to help creators write idiomatically and effectively. www.leer.la/B0G4927NXG

More about the author: ivangutierrezcachullani.com

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FS7XQGX8
• ISBN13: 9798266562721
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"