(Fretted). A fun and refreshing potion of 31 tropical songs arranged for uke. Chock full of sambas, calypsos, Hawaiian classics and exotic tiki tunes, Ukulele Island is a vacation in a book! Includes: Bali Ha'i * Beyond the Sea * Day-O * Don't Worry, Be Happy * The Girl from Ipanema * Jamaica Farewell * Limbo Rock * Margaritaville * One Note Samba * more! This 80-page songbook also includes suggested strum patterns and a chord chart.
(Ukulele). Jumpin' Jim's Ukulele Country is a collection of 36 classic country and western songs arranged for ukulele. Includes hits made famous by artists such as Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Willie Nelson, Glen Campbell and Gene Autry. Songs include: Don't Fence Me In * On the Road Again * Ring of Fire * Stand by Your Man * Bye Bye Love * Hey, Good Lookin' * Crazy * You're Cheatin' Heart * and 28 others. Also includes chord chart and fun country photos and graphics.
(Fretted). Contents: Aba Daba Honeymoon * The Birth of the Blues * The Boy Next Door * By the Light of the Silvery Moon * Bye Bye Blackbird * Dancing in the Dark * Deep Purple * Don't Blame Me * Don't Get Unused to Me * Dream a Little Dream of Me * Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue (Has Anybody Seen My Girl?) * Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight (Goodnight, It's Time to Go) * Hi-lili, Hi-lo * I Don't Want to Set the World on Fire * I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good * I'm Always Chasing Rainbows * I'm in the Mood for Love * If They Can Put Man on Moon(Belo * Mairzy Doats * More Than You Know * Once in a While * Over the Rainbow * Ramona * That Lucky Old Sun (Just Rolls Around Heaven All Day) * Tip-Toe Thru' the Tulips with Me * The Ukulele Song * We're off to See the Wizard * When I Grow Too Old to Dream * The Whiffenpoof Song (Baa! Baa! Baa!) * Whispering.
Ukulele Tips 'N' Tunes is a step-by-step introduction to the pleasures of playing the ukulele. Like a private lesson in print. Written specifically for the beginner, you'll learn...how to hold and tune the uke; how to play chords; how to transpose; how to play many strums. Each of the 29 songs is a special ukulele arrangement. Many include both basic chords and more challenging chords to learn as you advance. Features include an overview of the rudiments of music, illustrations and photos, a history of the uke, a transposition chart and a complete chord chart.
(Fretted). This unique songbook is a collection of 30 Christmas classics especially arranged for the ukulele. Tunes include: Auld Lang Syne * Deck the Halls * The First Nowell * Jingle Bells * Joy to the World * O Come, All Ye Faithful * Silent Night * more. Features a foreword by Jumpin' Jim, chord charts, instructions on how to use the book, and festive holiday illustrations throughout.
(Ukulele). This collection features 15 classic songs arranged by ukulele master, James Hill. In these remarkable arrangements, two distinct ukulele parts chord accompaniment and melody can be played in counterpoint at the same time by one player. The arrangements cater to both advanced beginner and experienced players and there is a warm-up section that introduces the player to the "Duets for One" concept. The book includes access to audio tracks online of all the arrangements performed by James Hill, for download or streaming, using the unique code inside the book. Songs are arranged for GCEA-tuned ukes and include: Georgia On My Mind * Summertime * Don't Get Around Much Anymore * The Glory of Love * Here Comes the Rain Again * L-O-V-E * Cheek to Cheek * Viva La Vida * and 7 more.
(Book). The Ukulele A Visual History is a fun, photo-filled look at the ongoing story of this diminutive instrument. This revised edition includes a new chapter on recent pop-culture visibility, new photos, and updated information throughout. It features breathtaking color photographs of the finest and most unique ukuleles, the history of the ukulele, the greatest players, the great makers, and the uke in popular culture. Beautifully designed and presented in a deluxe hardcover edition ... uke can't go wrong with this book!
Since its introduction to Hawai‘i in 1879, the ‘ukulele has been many things: a symbol of an island paradise; a tool of political protest; an instrument central to a rich musical culture; a musical joke; a highly sought-after collectible; a cheap airport souvenir; a lucrative industry; and the product of a remarkable synthesis of western and Pacific cultures. The ‘Ukulele: A History explores all of these facets, placing the instrument for the first time in a broad historical, cultural, and musical context. Drawing on a wealth of previously untapped sources, Jim Tranquada and John King tell the surprising story of how an obscure four-string folk guitar from Portugal became the national instrument of Hawai’i, of its subsequent rise and fall from international cultural phenomenon to “the Dangerfield of instruments,” and of the resurgence in popularity (and respect) it is currently enjoying among musicians from Thailand to Finland. The book shows how the technologies of successive generations (recorded music, radio, television, the Internet) have played critical roles in popularizing the ‘ukulele. Famous composers and entertainers (Queen Liliuokalani, Irving Berlin, Arthur Godfrey, Paul McCartney, SpongeBob SquarePants) and writers (Rudyard Kipling, Jack London, P. G. Wodehouse, Agatha Christie) wind their way through its history—as well as a host of outstanding Hawaiian musicians (Ernest Kaai, George Kia Nahaolelua, Samuel K. Kamakaia, Henry A. Peelua Bishaw). In telling the story of the ‘ukulele, Tranquada and King also present a sweeping history of modern Hawaiian music that spans more than two centuries, beginning with the introduction of western melody and harmony by missionaries to the Hawaiian music renaissance of the 1970s and 1980s.
(Fake Book). Compiled and arranged by Liz and Jim Beloff, The Daily Ukulele: To Go features 365 well-known songs with easy ukulele arrangements in one songbook. All arrangements feature melody, lyrics and ukulele chord grids in uke-friendly keys. Includes hits by the Beatles, Beach Boys and Bob Dylan, folk songs, kids' songs, pop songs, Christmas carols, and Broadway and Hollywood tunes. The Daily Ukulele: To Go offers ukulele fun all year long!
