A ukulele solo based on Jerry Jeff Walker?s song"Mr. Bojangles" as performed by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band:this arrangement incorporates both the vocal melody and a simple but effectiveaccompaniment. You don?t need tosing to hear the tune, but for those who would like to sing the lyricsare included. Can be turned into a duo byusing a guitar or another ukulele to play the accompaniment chords above themusic. The arrangement is written in both tablature and standard music notation, and includes a chord chart page for accompaniment by either guitar or ukulele.

ISBN 9781619114296. This book features over 100 traditional American folk songs newly arranged for the ukulele, with chord diagrams and melody lines in tablature and standard notation. This extensive collection makes "Favorite Old-Time American Songs for Ukulele" a treasury of the best songs from the American tradition.Nothing in this book is out of range for novice ukulele players. The songs are in keys that are both easy to sing and that fit the melodic range of the ukulele. Of course, not every voice sings comfortably in every key, so information on transposition and a short discussion for players of the baritone ukulele are included. Although you do not need to read music or tablature to use this book, short introductions to each are included.In putting together this collection, the author was inspired by the old American practice of making a sampler: an endearing needlework design showing off various stitches and techniques. The book presents a sampling of the best American songs for folks working in schools, churches, hospitals, coffeehouses and other public performance spaces, or for anyone wishing to expand their repertoire and brush up on a few old chestnuts. There's a little of everything here: sentimental old hearth songs, laments and lullabies, ballads and play-parties, the sacred and profane. The overwhelming majority of songs come from pre-industrial rural traditions, because this is the kind of music that seems to go well with homemade music-making in any age. Downloadable audio of 18 of the songs is available online.

ISBN 9781610651455. Famous Solos and Duets for the Ukulele presents ukulele music as you have never seen or heard it before. An anthology of pieces selected from the earliest known methods and collections published for the ukulele between 1909 and 1920, Famous Solos and Duets is newly engraved in both standard notation and tablature and contains extensive fingering and performance instructions. Edited, arranged, and performed by ukulele virtuoso and historian John King, this collection makes the original, classic repertoire of this charming little instrument available to the public for the first time in nearly a century. The Preface, informative and thoroughly researched, places the ukulele and its music in historical context, from its early days in Hawai'i, to its widespread popularity on the Mainland. Showcasing pieces which are both challenging and beautiful, Early Solos and Duets features the music of Queen Lili'uokalani, King Kalakaua, Ernest Ka'ai, Henry Kailimai, George Awai, George Kia Nahaolelua, N. B. Bailey and Vadah Olcott Bickford. Also included in Early Solos and Duets are invaluable instructions for the different styles of strumming as played by the "Father of the ukulele," Ernest Ka'ai. The audio contains all 22 pieces expertly performed by Mr. King. Includes access to online audio.

ISBN 9781610659659. The ukulele is an extraordinary instrument with a remarkable history. Apart from its well-practiced use as a strummed accompaniment instrument, it is capable of real beauty and the most delicate expression. It has as much depth as Renaissance and Baroque guitars and lutes, and is worthy of serious study by all those who have a heart for music.This set of 20 fingerstyle arrangements is written for the beginning student seeking something a little more challenging to play. These 20 progressive studies touch on all aspects of fingerstyle playing on the ukulele presenting different styles: blues, jazz, classical, and even minimalism and serialism. There are studies in arpeggios, scales, modes, ii-V-I chord sequences, strumming, syncopation, campanella fingerings, improvisation, hammer-ons, and pull-offs. Some of the studies concentrate on the left hand, some on the right hand, some on both. Possibly the most comprehensive set of studies currently available for the ukulele, mastery of which will equip one to explore any style of music desired. It is also a showcase for how well the ukulele can adapt to different styles of music. Includes access to online audio.

ISBN 9781609743888. This book, and accompanying audio and video, are an easy and fun way to learn the uke. Based on C tuning, this text presents strum/sing-alongs in the keys of C, G, D, F, and B flat. The online video will teach you in a step-by-step manner, and provide hours of fun and enjoyment! The book contains 58 great, all-time favorite uke songs including Peg O' My Heart and Fascination. Includes access to online audio and video.

25 favourite Christmas carols and songs for ukulele, with notated melodies, TAB, lyrics, and simple ukulele chords.


Songs in this pack include:
- Auld Lang Syne
- Away in a Manger (Cradle Song)
- Away in a Manger (Mueller)
- Deck the Halls
- Go, Tell it on the Mountain
- God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
- Good Christian Men, Rejoice
- Hark, the Herald Angels Sing
- I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
- I Saw Three Ships
- In the Bleak Midwinter
- It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
- Jingle Bells
- Joy to the World
- O Come, All Ye Faithful
- O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
- O Holy Night
- O Little Town of Bethlehem (Forrest Green)
- O Little Town of Bethlehem (St Louis)
- O Tannenbaum (O Christmas Tree)
- Once in Royal David's City
- Silent Night
- The First Noel
- We Three Kings of Orient Are
- We Wish You a Merry Christmas
- What Child is This?
- While Shepherds Watched (Christmas)
- While Shepherds Watched (Whinchester New)

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