Uke Ballads: A Treasury of Twenty-Five Love Songs Old and New
Uke Ballads: A Treasury of Twenty-Five Love Songs Old and New

Author: IAN WHITCOMB

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2011-08-18

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 1610657764

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In this wonderful collection Ian Whitcomb shows how to handle the uke in such a romantic way that the gently murmuring strums emerge to act as a sweet stream of accompaniment upon which one's vocals can float along smoothly and pleasingly. All of the classic ballads included in this book were originally published before the ukulele established itself as an instrument to be taken seriously by the pop industry, before it became the 1920's equivalent of the rock guitar. the music on the companion compact disc is performed by Ian Whitcomb and his various bands and orchestras. the music is written in standard notation with chord symbols and fretboard diagrams for soprano or tenor uke in standard (G-C-E-A) tuning. Lyrics are also included.

Ukulele Picking Tunes - Beautiful Airs and Ballads of the British Isles
Ukulele Picking Tunes - Beautiful Airs and Ballads of the British Isles

Author: Ondrej Sarek

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2022-02-03

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 151345918X

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In this collection of 23 melodies from the British Isles, award-winning composer and multi-instrumentalist Ondrej Sarek treats the soprano ukulele as the lyrical solo instrument it can truly be. Along with fingerstyle arrangements of traditional airs, love songs, songs of home and longing, and the timeless melodies of Irish harpist Turlough O’Carolan, the book includes settings of a few original tunes by Mel Bay Publications president, William Bay. All arrangements appear in gCEA tuning in standard notation and uke tablature with suggested backup chords and occasional light fingering.

Beautiful American Airs and Ballads for Solo Baritone Ukulele
Beautiful American Airs and Ballads for Solo Baritone Ukulele

Author: Ondrej Sarek

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2024-02-29

Total Pages: 57

ISBN-13: 1513477404

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This book presents 25 lyrical North American melodies scored for solo baritone ukulele in standard notation and tablature; occasional left-hand fingering suggestions are provided in these intermediate to advanced melody/chord settings. Selections include historical themes from the turbulent Civil War era, popular 19th century ballads, and modern pieces by William Bay. Along with the songs of several other known and unknown composers, any collection of American ballads would be incomplete without the timeless melodies penned by Stephen Foster; you will find Beautiful Dreamer, I Dream of Jeannie with the Light Brown Hair, Darling Nellie Gray, and Stephen Foster's timeless Civil War classic Hard Times, Come Again No More in this collection. As the baritone uke is tuned the same as the top four strings of the guitar, guitarists can enjoy playing these satisfying arrangements on a second instrument!

The Beatles - Ukulele Chord Songbook
The Beatles - Ukulele Chord Songbook

Author: The Beatles

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 2012-10-01

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13: 1495034186

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(Ukulele Chord Songbook). This series features convenient books with complete lyrics and chord symbols above the lyrics for dozens of great songs. Each song also includes chord grids at the top of every page and the first notes of the melody for easy reference. These books are perfect for people who don't read music but want to strum chords and sing, and are equally ideal for more advanced, music-reading ukulele players who don't feel like wading through note-for-note notation. This collection features 100 favorites from the Fab Four: Across the Universe * Back in the U.S.S.R. * Carry That Weight * Dear Prudence * Eight Days a Week * Good Day Sunshine * Here Comes the Sun * If I Fell * Love Me Do * Michelle * Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da * Revolution * Something * Ticket to Ride * We Can Work It Out * and many more.

Campfire Songs for Ukulele
Campfire Songs for Ukulele

Author: Hal Leonard Corp.

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 2014-08-01

Total Pages: 167

ISBN-13: 1495004651

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(Ukulele). 30 favorites to sing as you roast marshmallows and strum your uke around the campfire. Includes: Blowin' in the Wind * Drift Away * Edelweiss * God Bless the U.S.A. * Hallelujah * The House of the Rising Sun * I Walk the Line * Lean on Me * Let It Be * The Lion Sleeps Tonight * On Top of Spaghetti * Puff the Magic Dragon * Take Me Home, Country Roads * Wagon Wheel * You Are My Sunshine * and many more.

Ukulele Picking Tunes - Early Music Gems
Ukulele Picking Tunes - Early Music Gems

Author: Ondrej Sarek

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2022-10-07

Total Pages: 65

ISBN-13: 1513471171

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This book presents 34 delightful Early Music melodies arranged for solo ukulele in gCEA tuning. The styles range from early Renaissance to Baroque, including lively dance tunes and sacred compositions, known for their beauty and vitality. Originally composed for lute or vihuela and often transcribed for classical guitar, these timeless pieces are now part of the ukulele repertoire. Written in standard notation and tablature, primarily for the intermediate to advanced player, but also for the determined novice.

The Ukulele 4 Chord Songbook
The Ukulele 4 Chord Songbook

Author: Hal Leonard Corp.

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 2015-12-01

Total Pages: 356

ISBN-13: 1495058441

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(Ukulele). With just 4 chords, you can play 50 hot songs on your ukulele! Songs include: Brown Eyed Girl * Do Wah Diddy Diddy * Forever & Always * Hey Ya! * Ho Hey * I Love a Rainy Night * If I Had $1,000,000 * Jessie's Girl * Let It Be * One Love * Please Mr. Postman * Stand by Me * Toes * With or Without You * and many more.

101 Easy Ukulele Solos
101 Easy Ukulele Solos

Author: Bill Hearn

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2021-09-30

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 1513459392

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That’s right, the ukulele is a great instrument all by itself! This book contains 101 solos that let you play melody and accompaniment all on one ukulele. If you’d like to sing, go right ahead; lyrics are included for many of the solos. Each section starts with easy solos, complete with tips on ukulele technique and arranging. The music is written in tablature and standard musical notation, with suggested chords above the music for an optional second ukulele or guitar. Essential right and left-hand fingerings are shown in traditional classic guitar symbols and while most of the book is written in standard (aECG) tuning, a few tunes are offered in both drop-B tuning and drop-E-flat tuning. With selections ranging from country to classical, medieval to modern, and a Christmas section with seventeen traditional favorites, this ukulele collection includes music for every taste and season. A useful chord dictionary and access to online audio of the author’s beautiful renditions of each well-crafted solo arrangement are included.

John Dowland Lute Songs for Solo Ukulele
John Dowland Lute Songs for Solo Ukulele

Author: Tony Mizen

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2024-04-19

Total Pages: 65

ISBN-13: 151347751X

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John Dowland (1563 – 1626), a contemporary of both William Shakespeare and Queen Elizabeth I, was recognized as one of the greatest musicians of his time, writing songs, ensemble music and solos for the lute. Early music has long been part of the classic guitar repertoire and more recently, it has been adopted with enthusiasm by ukulele players. This book presents sixteen of Dowland's most beautiful lute songs that can be performed by ukulele players, with or without a vocalist. Two versions of each song – one easier and another more advanced—are offered in both standard notation and tablature for soprano, concert, and tenor ukuleles in re-entrant (gCEA) tuning. Various vocal ensemble renditions of the songs, as well as the author’s video performances of each solo arrangement are available online. For vocalists and their audiences, and for all musicians and songwriters to fully connect with the emotion of the songs, Dowland’s sublime lyrics are also included.