A selection of 19 Christmas carols tastefully arranged for two (ormore) Ukuleles. Each piece contains the vocal melody and lyrics;a Ukulele part mimicking this line and a Ukulele part offering aharmony/counter melody. Also included are the suggestedchords, which in essence can make the pieces ideal for a trio ormore. These arrangements are ideal for use in Ukulele groups, inthe classroom or even played after Christmas dinner!

1. Away in a Manger2. In The Bleak Midwinter3. Deck The Halls4. Ding! Dong! Merrily on High5. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen6. Good King Wenceslas7. Hark The Herald Angels8. The Holly and The Ivy9. I Saw Three Ships10. Jingle Bells11. Joy to the World12. Little Town of Bethlehem13. Oh Come All Ye Faithful14. Once in Royal David?s City15. Silent Night16. The First Nowell17. We Three Kings18. We Wish You a Merry Christmas19. While Shepherds Watched .

ISBN 9781610659918. Gaspar Sanz (1640 - 1710) is the most famous baroque-period guitarist. His works are tuneful and memorable, with fiery cross-rhythms and cascading scale passages. He published three books of guitar music.The baroque guitar could be viewed as a close relative of the ukulele. Indeed, the two instruments have much in common. The smaller four-course guitar actually had the same tuning as the ukulele, for example, although it was largely double-strung.Sanz enjoyed playing scales in the campanella style, with the notes of a scale set out on different strings, sonically overlapping slightly in the style of little bells. This is a technique the ukulele excels at, and is used to good effect in these arrangements.Sanz music for baroque guitar transfers exceptionally well to the uke, as these arrangements demonstrate. It is hoped that this repertoire will bring a refreshing addition to the repertoire of the ukulele, just as the little instrument can bring a freshness to these old but lively pieces. Online audio available for download.