John King - The Classical Ukulele

101 Hits For Ukulele is a bumper collection of 101 easy-to-play songs that will get you strumming and singing along to the best old and new tunes.Each song included in this compendium features full lyrics, chord symbols and the melody line - everything you need to sound exactly like the record. With such a fantastic selection of songs, there is something from every era, to suit every taste. Classic songs like Hey Joe by Jimi Hendrix, Stand By Me by Ben E. King and Dusty Springfield's Son Of A Preacher Man are included to satisfy the '60s-lover in you. On the other hand, contemporary Ukulele classics like I'm Yours by Jason Mraz and Hey, Soul Sister by Train were basically made to be played on a summer's evening among friends. To see the entire list of songs included, please see below.The beauty of the Ukulele is that its recent resurgence in popularity has meant that more and more popular songs are including the instrument, while basically any song from the past sounds great on one. With the sheet music in this songbook, you will never be stuck for tunes to pick up and play, and with the most accurate transcriptions of the best songs from today and yesterday, you and your Uke can put a fun and bright spin on all of these familiar hits.The book is sturdy and folds flat so is as easy as possible to use, and the range of genres and styles covered makes the 101 Hits For Ukulele an essential addition to any serious or casual Uke player's repertoire. / Ukulélé

Par MANSELL PAUL. Ukulele Picking Tunes: Classical Gems, by professional ukulele player and composer Paul Mansell, provides a unique collection of 20 favorite classical pieces arranged for both high-G and low-G ukulele. All the arrangements appear in both ukulele tablature and standard music notation. Selections include compositions by well-known composers such as J. S. Bach and Beethoven, as well as some lesser-known gems by Dowland, Sor and Carcassi. The book includes access to video footage of the author performing each piece. / Date parution : 2022-02-17/ Recueil / Ukulélé

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.

The Big Book Of Ukulele Songs contains over 80 unforgettable hits for the Ukulele.If you're a Ukulele player looking for a BIG songbook with fifty years of songs arranged specially for your instrument - look no further. From classics made famous by The Rolling Stones, David Bowie and Aretha Franklin to recent hits by Ed Sheeran, Pharrell Williams and Jake Bugg, this is a songbook with something for everybody.The Big Book Of Ukulele Songs includes the favourites Africa, Come On Eileen, Happy, Jolene, Let Her Go, Royals, Crazy Little Thing Called Love , Big Yellow Taxi and more.This book comes complete with chord boxes, full lyrics and a handy playing guide. / Ukulélé

This 92 minute lesson teaches and celebrates the songs of Uke legends players and singers who popularized the instrument and innovators who took it to new musical heights.You'll learn backup and solos to classic tunes (including a few instrumentals) by Cliff Edwards (Singing In the Rain) George Formby (My Ukulele) Johnny Marvin (12th Street Rag) Arthur Godfrey (Making Love Ukulele Style) Ian Whitcomb (The Uke Is On the March) Tiny Tim (Tiptoe Through the Tulips) and Roy Smeck (Music Box Waltz).There are plenty of beautiful chord melody solos along the way as well as stories about Uke'strailblazers. Fred makes it easy to learn with split-screen slowed down versions of the songs and helpful hints about the licks and picking styles.

Complete Lyrics And Chords To Over 130 Classics. A collection of great songs from the biggest names in pop and rock, arranged for ukulele! Presented in chord songbook format with ukulele chord boxes and complete lyrics. Includes popular songs by artists such as... ABBA, Queen, Adele, Ed Sheeran, Bob Dylan, David Bowie, The Beatles, Bob Marley, Cat Stevens, Van Morrison, Bryan Adams, Joni Mitchell, Jack Johnson, The Beach Boys, Aretha Franklin and many more!/ Recueil / Ukulélé

The Bob Dylan Ukulele Chord Songbook is a unique collection of 100 all-time classic songs, drawn from 50 years of Bob Dylan's recording career. Arranged for Ukulele with chord boxes, chord symbols and full lyrics, this is an essential songbook for players wanting to learn Bob Dylan for Ukulele.Featuring 100 songs from the catalogue of one of the greatest songwriters of the modern era, the songs translate brilliantly to Ukulele. From the early years of Blowin' In The Wind and Don't Think Twice It's Alright to the more recent classics Make You Feel My Love, Duquesne Whistle and Blind Willie McTell, all of the greatest Dylan songs are featured here.As one of the most covered songwriters ever, Bob Dylan's songs are perfect for putting your own spin on established classics. The poetic lyrics and powerful chord progressions of all 100 songs in the Chord Songbook straddle folk, pop and rock, making this a must for Ukulele players looking to expand their repertoire.This extensive collection of Bob Dylan Ukulele songs will let you learn some of the greatest songs of the past 50 years on the fun, portable Ukulele. This is the only place to get 100 authentic and accurate arrangements in one publication. / Ukulélé

Lessons for the Earliest Beginner. Par EZRA MICHAEL. The new, perfect ukulele method for young children with small hands! Full of colourful art, easy-to-understand instructions, and great music, Teaching Little Fingers to Play Ukulele follows in the classic, best-selling John Thompson tradition. Includes access to online orchestrations, giving pupils the opportunity to practise and perform each piece with a beautifully arranged backing track. Children will learn 12 easy chords, basic rhythm reading, and simple strum patterns. / Date parution : 2022-01-14/ Méthode / Ukulélé

Famous Solos And Duets For The Ukulele contains a selection of pieces taken from the earliest known methods and collections published for the Ukulele between 1909 and 1920. This is Ukulele music as you havenever seen or heard it before!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 acentury. 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 pieceswhich 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 VadahOlcott 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 online audio contains all 22 pieces expertlyperformed by John King.

Just for Fun: Christmas Mandolin contains over 40 classic Christmas songs. Most of the songs in the book feature three arrangements: the melody in notation and TAB, an easy rhythm option with a simple strum pattern and chords, and an intermediate-level rhythm option written in full notation and TAB. The intermediate rhythm option often combines full melody and chords, making it perfect not only for accompanying a singer and but also for solo performances for friends, family, and recitals. There's even a mandolin chord dictionary in the back of the book. Plus, this book correlates to the matching guitar, ukulele, and banjo editions, so you can have family Christmas jams and sing-alongs.TITLE COMPOSERDance of the Sugar Plum Fairy [Op. 71a, #3] Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky (composer)The Twelve Days of Christmas Traditional (source)We Three Kings of Orient Are Christmas Traditional (source)God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen Traditional (source)Away in a Manger John R. Murray (contributor)O Christmas Tree Traditional (source)Up on the Housetop Christmas Traditional (source)It Came Upon the Midnight Clear Richard S. Willis (contributor) - Edmund H. Sears (lyricist)Jingle Bells James Pierpont (contributor)Silent Night Franz Grüber (contributor)Joy to the World George Frederic Handel (composer) - Isaac Watts (lyricist)What Child Is This? William Chatterton Dix (lyricist) - Traditional (source)I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day J. Baptiste Calkin (contributor) - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (lyricist)We Wish You a Merry Christmas Traditional (source)O Come, All Ye Faithful Traditional (source)I Saw Three Ships Traditional (source)A Child This Day Is Born Traditional (source)Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Ralph Blane (composer) - Hugh Martin (lyricist)Deck the Halls Traditional (source)The Holly and the Ivy Auld Lang Syne Carol of the Birds Simple Gifts The First Noel Holy Night, Peaceful Night O Little Town of Bethlehem Hark! The Herald Angels Sing In the Bleak Midwinter Carol of the Bells Good King Wenceslaus Angels We Have Heard on High Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring March of the Toys (from 'Babes in Toyland') Go Tell It on the Mountain Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Pat-A-Pan (Burgundian) O Holy Night Here We Come A-Caroling (The Wassail Song) Coventry Carol / Mandoline