The ukulele has had a place in American acoustic music for decades; recently however interest in the instrument has surged. Historically overlooked by traditional bluegrass groups the ukulele - an indispensable component ofmany newgrass bands - is becoming increasingly featured in bluegrass-at-large often performing the roles traditionally associated with the mandolin. Ukulele Bluegrass Solos will teach you how to use the uke in any bluegrasssetting. It demonstrates a variety of roles for the uke presenting various concepts in the context of the repertoire associated with the genre.

The Complete Ukulele Player Songbook 1 features sixteen classic and contemporary songs that have been expertly arranged for Ukulele and Voice. The perfect companion to the unique Complete UkulelePlayer tuition method these songs are specially selected to get you strumming singing and enjoying playing the Uke. This brilliant collection of songs takes inspiration from the fantastic sound ofthe Ukulele bringing together eight popular tunes along with eight traditional and folk favourites that are all great fun to play. With popular songs like the classics Eye Of The Tiger God Only Knows and ISay A Little Prayer as well as the contemporary pop hit Wake Me Up by Avicii The Complete Ukulele Player Songbook 1 will bring firm favourites of the pop and rock world to your Ukulele.Not only this but traditional tunes like Amazing Grace Scarborough Fair and The Streets Of Laredo are included letting you learn the old favourites that everyone will know. Allsongs in the Complete Ukulele Player Songbook are arranged for Ukulele and Voice letting you strum and sing to your heart's content. Full lyrics are included as well as Ukulele chord boxes and suggestedstrumming patterns ensuring you nail each and every chord of these songs that are as fun to play as they are helpful to your learning. The songbook is accessible and hugely enjoyable with each song suiting this instrument thatis so easy to pick up and play. The huge surge in popularity of the Ukulele in recent years means old favourites like the songs in this book have been reinvigorated and we're sure you'll have great fun playing all sixteentunes. Whether you've made your way through the Complete Ukulele Player tuition book or you just want a chord songbook that's packed with tunes old and new that you'll love to strum

Favorite Old-Time American Songs For Ukulele features over 100 traditional American Folk songs arranged for the Ukulele with chord diagrams and melody lines in tablature and standard notation.This vastcollection 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 beginner Ukulele players. The songs are in keys thatare 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 areincluded. 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 arranger Mark Nelson was inspired by the old Americanpractice of making a sampler an endearing needlework design showing off various stitches and techniques.Favorite Old-Time American Songs For Ukulele presents a sampling of the best American songs forpeople working in schools churches hospitals and other public performance spaces or for anyone wishing to expand their repertoire and brush up on a few old songs. The huge collection of songs consist of a little ofeverything; sentimental old hearth songs laments and lullabies ballads and play-parties the sacred and profane can all be found inside this book.

37 Traditional Pieces for Ukulele-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.This volume is accompanied by a CD with a recording of all tunes performed by Colin. German and French translations of all texts are available as pdf downloads from theSchott 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.

35 Traditional Pieces-Scottish Folk Tunes For Ukulele presents a collection of 35 pieces for solo fingerstyle Ukulele playing. Drawn from the rich tradition of Scottish folk music the collection covers a range of styles including some popular as well as lesser known pieces.Experienced ukulele player and teacher Samantha Muir 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 players of grades 3-8.

Ukulele Play-Along Volume 19-This volume of the Ukulele Play-Along series features 8 traditional Blues tunes each expertly arranged for Ukulele in standard notation.The Ukulele Play-Along series will help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily with incredible backing tracks to help you sound like a bona fide pro! Just follow the written music listen to the CD to hear how the ukulele should sound and then play along with the separate backing tracks. The melody and lyrics are included in the book in case you want to sing or to simply help you follow along. The CD is playable on any CD player and also enhanced so Mac & PC users canadjust the recording to any tempo without changing the pitch! Each Ukulele Play-Along pack features eight cream-of-the-crop quintessential songs.Songs include: Dust My Broom • Every Day I Have the Blues • How Long How Long Blues • It Hurts Me Too • and more!

Ukulele Play-Along Volume 18-This volume of the Ukulele Play-Along series features 8 traditional Irish tunes each expertly arranged for Ukulele in standard notation.The Ukulele Play-Along series will help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily with incredible backing tracks to help you sound like a bona fide pro! Just follow the written music listen to the online audio to hear how the ukulele should sound and then play along with the separate backing tracks.  Each Ukulele Play-Along pack features eight cream-of-the-crop quintessential songs. Songs include: Danny Boy ? The Foggy Dew ? The Irish Rover ?MacNamara's Band ? Molly Malone (Cockles

The Ukulele Playlist: Green Book is a fantastic selection of songs old and new specially arranged for ukulele! Contains classic ukulele songs from Elvis Presley George Formby Lyle Ritz and Israel Kamakawiwo'ole as well as traditional folk songs some acoustic favourites and a smattering of modern pop hits including the smash hit Somebody That I Used To Know by Gotye. Includes full lyrics strumming patterns and ukulele chord diagrams.

One-of-a-kind collection of accessible must-know favorites-This collection contains 50 popular songs from a variety of genres in accessible arrangements that are perfect for the beginning Ukulele player who's learned enough to feel ready to step into songbooks. Whether you're looking for pop hits traditional folksongs or pieces from musical theatre this book contains something for everybody. Every song includes the melody lyrics and chord diagrams for Ukulele in standard G-C-E-A tuning. First 50 Songs You Should Play On Ukulele includes: Both Sides Now Edelweiss The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy) Hallelujah I Walk the Line I'd like to Teach the World toSing I'm Yours Imagine Mack the Knife Over the Rainbow Peaceful Easy Feeling Puff the Magic Dragon The Rainbow Connection Riptide Singin' in the Rain This Land Is Your Land We Are the World You Are My Sunshine and many more.

Essential Elements Ukulele Book 2 is a great next step for players who are ready to expand their knowledge of music and further develop their skills on the ukulele. This comprehensive method book uses familiar and popular songs to introduce more advanced strumming options and fingerpicking techniques. A combination of traditional notation and tablature are used to illustrate new ideas. As in Book 1 the ukulele is used to explore concepts that apply to any instrument and can provide a basis for future musical experiences. The accompanying online audio provides demonstrations of songs and play-along accompaniments making this method a nice framework for individual practice or groupinstruction. This book also includes many well-known songs including: Amazing Grace Rock Around the Clock This Little Light of Mine the Beatles' Eight Days a Week and Yellow Submarine Bruno Mars' Count on Me Jack Johnson's Upside Down and Somewhere Over the Rainbow as made popular by Israel Kamkawiwo'ole.

Deemed 'the Hendrix of the ukulele ' Hawaii native Jake Shimabukuro is a uke virtuoso whose music has revolutionized the world's perception of this tiny instrument. Showcasing his complex finger work his songs combine elements of jazz rock classical and traditional music. This sought-after songbook features note-for-note transcriptions with ukulele tablature of Jake'smasterful playing on all the CD tracks: Bohemian Rhapsody • Boy Meets Girl • Bring Your Adz • Hallelujah • Pianoforte 2010 • Variation on a Dance 2010 • and more. Also includes two bonus songs that are not on the CD: While My Guitar Gently Weeps a Shimabukuro sensation on YouTube and his hit song Hula Girl.

Low G Tuning for the Ukulele. This alternate approach to ukulele tuning requires only the simple change of just one string and offers an expanded instrumental range and deeper resonant tone color as a result. It includes a carefully selected collection of 30 popular songs arranged to show the scope of low G tuning. Also featured is an introductory text with interesting tips, comments and insights, plus songs presented in both standard notation and tablautre with chord names, diagrams and lyrics. Suitable for concert and tenor ukuleles in traditional standard tuning.

Here are 42 all-time favourite traditional songs that are ideal for Ukulele accompaniment! Complete lyrics and chord boxes this collection is the ideal way to improve your Uke skills by playing real songs that everyonecan sing. For Ukuleles in standard GCEA tuning.

Treasury of Christmas Hymns Carols & Songs-This Christmas collection for ukulele features easy-to-read arrangements with melody in standard notation tablature lyrics chord symbols and diagrams. Selections include traditional American and English carols as well as songs from other countries. Seasonal and holiday tunes are featured as well as wassails ancient airs and dances.