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.

ISBN 9781619113961. For Jerry Moore. Cualquiera puede aprender a tocar el ukulele y tocarlo bien. No se requiere conocimiento musical previo. Rasgueo y punteo de armonias y melodias. Primeras lecciones Ukulele proporciona una manera simple para aprender a tocar el uke sin tener que leer musica. Desde las necesidades mas basicas, tal y como seria sostener el instrumento de manera apropiada y formar acordes sencillos, hasta tecnicas mas avanzadas, como la transposicion, usar los acordes en segunda y tercera posicion y rasguear y puntear solos melodicos. CD de acompanamiento incluido. . El material audiografico de este libro se encuentra en el idioma ingles.Anyone can learn to play the ukulele, and play it well. No previous knowledge of music is necessary. Strum and pick both harmonies and melodies. First Lessons Ukulele provides a simple approach for learning how to play the ukulele without reading music. From the most basic necessities, such as holding the ukulele properly and forming simple chords, up to more advanced techniques, which include transposing, using second and third position chords, and picking and strumming melody solos. Includes access to online audio and video.aC/ No previous music knowledge necessary.aC/ Strum and pick both harmonies and melodies.aC/ Takes you from basic skills such as forming simple chords, to advanced techniques, such as transposing and soloing.aC/ Companion audio and video downloads available online.

ISBN 9781619113510. This book provides concepts and daily routines to help players gain facility on their instrument by improving technique and avoiding injury. The exercises can be used as a warm-up or as full-speed technical studies. Many of the exercises focus on one hand or the other; others are designed specifically to improve synchronicity between the two hands. It is useful for musicians of any level. The exercises are presented in string numbers, fret numbers and fretboard diagrams rather than standard notation or tab. This book will work for any variety of ukulele-soprano, tenor, concert, baritone, and bass. The exercises are designed for use with a pick but can easily be adapted for fingerstyle players as well.

English * French * German.

Irish Folk Tunes for Ukulele presents a collection of 36 pieces for solo fingerstyle ukulele playing. Drawn from the rich tradition of Irish folk music the collection covers a range of styles including some popular, as well as lesser known pieces. Experienced ukulele player and teacher Colin Tribe along with musicologist Andrew Robinson provide notes on all of the pieces, as well as technical aspects of the playing style. This volume is accompanied by a CD with a recording of all tunes. German and French translations of all texts are available as PDF downloads from the Schott Music website. Suitable for both beginners as well as more experienced ukulele players. Part of the best selling World Music series, which also includes music from England, Ireland, Scotland, Eastern Europe, America, Argentina, India, China and Korea.

English - French - German.

English Folk Tunes for Ukulele presents a collection of 37 pieces for solo fingerstyle ukulele playing. .

Drawn from the rich tradition of English folk music with tunes covering a range of styles, including some popular, as well as lesser known pieces, experienced ukulele player and teacher Colin Tribe provides notes on all of the pieces, as well as technical aspects of the playing style. .

Tablature staves are included alongside standard notation for each tune to simplify the reading of the music and show fretting.

German and French translations of all texts are available as pdf downloads from the Schott Music website. .

Suitable for both beginners as well as more experienced ukulele players.

Part of the best selling World Music series, which also includes music from England, Ireland, Scotland, Eastern Europe, America, Argentina, India, China and Korea.