Media Type : Book/CD Set Level : Beginning-Intermediate Musical Genre : Hawaiian Number of pages : 48 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 CD contains all 22 pieces expertly performed by Mr. King.

This collection features 15 classic songs arranged by Ukulelemaster, James Hill. In these remarkable arrangements, twodistinct Ukulele parts - chord accompaniment and melody - canbe played in counterpoint at the same time by one player.The arrangements cater to both advanced beginner andexperienced players and there is a warm-up section thatintroduces the player to the 'Duets for One? concept. The bookincludes access to audio tracks online of all the arrangementsperformed by James Hill, for download or streaming, using theunique code inside the book.Songs are arranged for GCEA-tuned Ukes and includes GeorgiaOn My Mind - Summertime - Don't Get Around Much Anymore - The Glory of Love - Here Comes the Rain Again - L-O-V-E - Cheekto Cheek - Viva La Vida and more. / Ukulélé

Par MANUS MORTON. This book teaches you how to play the D-tuned ukulele with an easy-to-follow approach that will have you playing instantly. Different strumming techniques help you play in any style including folk, blues, and country. Great songs like 'This Land Is Your Land,' 'When the Saints Go Marching In,' 'St. Louis Blues,' and many others are included with lyrics. A special section on playing by ear teaches how to figure out your own favorite songs, and a handy chart shows how to transpose any song to the key of your choice. Upon completion of this book, you will be able to play your favorite songs on the ukulele in any key. / Instrumental Music, Methods & Tutors, Miscellaneou / Méthode / Ukulélé