Hawaii gave the world the Ukulele - a craze that eventually spread from the West Coast of the USA all over the world.This selection of songs arranged for the heroic little four-stringed instrument spans authentic Hawaiian compositions like Aloha Oe and Hi'ilawe through cheerful pastiches like Everybody Does It In Hawaii and Sweet Leilani to Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's inspired Hawaiian treatments of Over The Rainbow and What A Wonderful World, proving that any style of song sounds good played on a Uke. / Ukulélé
SKU: MB.30666M
ISBN 9781513462851. 8.75x11.75 inches.
The Hawaiian word for slack key guitar, kī hō??alu, means to ??loosen the key? or retune some of the strings to create a harmonious sound with an open or alternate tuning. Slack key is a fingerpicking style characterized by strong alternating bass lines played with the thumb. While slack key can be played on any guitar, most players prefer a nylon- or steel-stringed acoustic instrument. This book presents 25 intermediate to advanced traditional and original tunes in the Hawaiian slack key style. Melodies are often harmonized in sixths or thirds played with or without double stops. Techniques like syncopated bass lines, hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides, and harmonics are tastefully employed to evoke the images of ocean breezes, swaying palms, hula dancers and white sandy beaches. The author writes, ??Unless you grew up playing slack key, it??s hard to get from the material presented in most books and DVDs to a fluid, play-it-your-own-way style.? This book seeks to reveal the insights the author has gleaned from studying and jamming with some of the giants of the slack key style, and help you develop a style all your own. Includes access to online audio tracks of all 25 relaxing but challenging Hawaiian slack key tunes.
SKU: HL.1123536
ISBN 9781705181966. UPC: 196288109716. 9.0x12.0x0.274 inches.
Gather all your fretted friends to join the fun with this collection of 53 songs arranged with lyrics, melody lines, and chord frames for standard ukulele, baritone ukulele, guitar, mandolin, and banjo! The arrangements work with any combo of the instruments so you and your friends will be strumming and singing Disney classics in no time. Strum Together books are great resources for players who are ready to experience the fun of making music together! This edition features: Beauty and the Beast • Can You Feel the Love Tonight • Chim Chim Cher-ee • The Climb • Go the Distance • I've Got No Strings • It's a Small World • Kiss the Girl • Mickey Mouse March • Rumbly in My Tumbly • Some Day My Prince Will Come • A Spoonful of Sugar • Supercalifragilisticexpia lidocious • When You Wish upon a Star • and more!
SKU: AP.48306
UPC: 038081551296. English.
This inspired setting faithfully retains the Hawaiian character of Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's cover. Andy features the sopranos, then altos, on the classic melody, accompanied by rhythmic aloha's from other sections of the choir. This adaptable publication invites you to perform a cappella or with optional piano, ukulele, or guitar. A special arrangement that honors the depth of the original song, the spirit of Brother Iz, and the beauty of the earth.
About Alfred Pop Choral Series
The Alfred Pop Series features outstanding arrangements of songs from the popular music genre. These publications provide exciting, contemporary, and educationally-sound arrangements for singers of all ages, from elementary through high school, to college and adult choirs.
SKU: AP.48307
UPC: 038081551302. English.
SKU: AP.48868
UPC: 038081561929. English.
New 2-part voicing! Here's an inspired setting that faithfully retains the Hawaiian character of Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's cover. In this well-crafted treble version, both sections of the choir take a turn singing the classic melody, while the opposite part interjects with independent aloha's. This easy-to-do treatment performs well with the light piano part, an optional ukulele/guitar, or the professional SoundTrax accompaniment. It's a special arrangement that honors the depth of the original, the spirit of Brother Iz, and the beauty of the earth.
