The ukulele is an effective solo instrument carrying both the melody and chords when playing specially arranged music. This book includes 28 beautiful classic melodies arranged for solo ukulele. These arrangements soundwonderful played by musicians of all levels. Some arrangements are suited to beginners while others will be best played by more advanced players. Regardless of your previous experience these arrangements even played at slowtempos will produce an attractive full sound. Includes access to online audio.

36 Traditional Pieces for Ukulele-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 moreexperienced 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.

29 essential early blues selections for Ukulele made popular by Bessie Smith Louis Armstrong W.C. Handy Jelly Roll Morton Woody Guthrie Leadbelly and other legendary singers bands and instrumentalists past and present. Includes: 'St. Louis Blues' 'Memphis Blues' 'Jazz Me Blues' 'Yellow Dog Blues' 'Aunt Hagar's Blues' 'Worried Man Blues' 'Farewell Garden Blues' and more. Includes access to audio tracks online for download or streaming.

This new book is designed for seniors who wish to learn to play the Ukulele. Care has been taken to select repertoire familiar and appealing to a more mature audience and attention has been given to the pacing of the material.Basic chords are given and variety of songs and exercises make the learning fast and fun. Play along audio includes all songs taught in the book. Includes access to online audio.

Folk Songs for Solo Ukulele includes 29 classic folk songs arranged for chord-solo-style ukulele. In this style the melody is voiced on the highest string while the harmony is voiced on the lower strings creating a beautifulsolo sound. Guitar chords are included if accompaniment is desired. The tunes represent the rich palette of American and English folk music. Includes access to online audio.

This book and companion audio include twenty of the most popular kids' tunes of all time arranged for small hands to play on the ukulele. Chords are supplied for other instruments to join in the fun as well as lyrics forsinging.The ukulele tablature makes learning fun and easy while the arranger (with 25 years of teaching experience) has laid the foundations for good fingerstyle technique. This book is therefore both fun and educational.Includes access to online audio.The ukulele is a wonderful instrument for kids - cheap and cheerful and ready-made for kids' small hands.Most ukulele books introduce chords from the first page yet chords can be difficultand frustrating for child beginners. This book gets kids playing recognizable tunes right from the get go. Each song includes:- A standard notation clef with the words underneath- Chord symbols for guitar keyboard or anotherukulele to provide accompaniment- A tablature clef which is what the kids should play.

Laissez-vous tenter par cette méthode de ukulélé avec CD faite pour les enfants par des professeurs. Les explications sont claires, les morceaux et les exercices sont mélodieux. Un chapitre consacré aux jours de fêtes réunira toute la famille pour partager un agréable moment autour de ce petit instrument.

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.

Méthode en français Auteur/Interprète : LEFEBVRE CYRIL Instrument : Ukulele Support : Livre + CD Cette méthode et son CD permettront d'accompagner facilement vos chansons dans tous les styles (traditionnel, Rock, Blues, Ragtime, Surf, Reggae, Jazz…). Ralentis, photos, tous les conseils… Agrémentez votre jeu au-delà du Common Stroke. Découvrez Dampings, Chord Soloing, Trémolos, Roll Stroke, Split Stroke, Fan Stroke… Toutes les techniques spectaculaires qu'utilisent Jake Shimabukuro, Roy Smeck, Cliff Edwards, Troy Fernandez, George Formby…