Learn to Play Fingerstyle Solos for Ukulele

Learn to Play Fingerstyle Solos for Ukulele

Author: Mark Kailana Nelson

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2011-02-14

Total Pages: 97

ISBN-13: 1610652940

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While the 'ukulele is enjoying a well-deserved renaissance on the mainland, in the land of its birth, it has never gone out of style. Hawaiians took to the jumping flea right from the start, creating music of stunning beauty and versatility. Now intermediate players can learn to play lovely finger style solo arrangements of classic Hawaiian songs, folk songs, standards–even a few pieces from the classical guitar repertoire.The book offers 27 arrangements from around the world written in standard notation and tablature playable on any 'ukulele. Songs are grouped according to level of difficulty, starting with simple arrangements well within the grasp of dedicated beginners and intermediate players and leading through more challenging songs featuring unusual chord voicings, inversions up the neck, tricky fingerings and all the fun stuff the author could muster. to aid the student, the companion CD includes all of the songs taught. Includes chord charts, inversion studies, introductory material on finger-picking and making the transition from strumming to melodic playing.


100 Most Beautiful Songs Ever for Fingerstyle Ukulele

100 Most Beautiful Songs Ever for Fingerstyle Ukulele

Author: Hal Leonard Corp.

Publisher: Hal Leonard

Published: 2021-02-01

Total Pages: 669

ISBN-13: 1705135501

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(Ukulele). 100 favorites for solo ukulele arranged in standard notation and tablature including: Annie's Song (John Denver) * Can't Help Falling in Love (Elvis Presley) * Don't Know Why (Norah Jones) * Faithfully (Journey) * Hallelujah (Jeff Buckley) * I Will Always Love You (Dolly Parton) * Killing Me Softly With His Song (Roberta Flack) * Man in the Mirror (Michael Jackson) * Over the Rainbow (Judy Garland) * Stardust (Nat King Cole) * Tears in Heaven (Eric Clapton) * Woman (John Lennon) * You Raise Me Up (Josh Groban) * and more.


First 50 Disney Songs You Should Play on Ukulele

First 50 Disney Songs You Should Play on Ukulele

Author: Hal Leonard Corp.

Publisher: Hal Leonard

Published: 2020-07-01

Total Pages: 374

ISBN-13: 1705110983

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(Ukulele). If you've been learning ukulele for a little while, you are probably eager to put your new skills to work and learn some familiar songs. This book features 50 favorite Disney songs arranged with melody, lyrics and chord diagrams for standard G-C-E-A tuning. Songs include: The Bare Necessities * Beauty and the Beast * Can You Feel the Love Tonight * Chim Chim Cher-ee * Do You Want to Build a Snowman? * Evermore * Hakuna Matata * How Does a Moment Last Forever * How Far I'll Go * I See the Light * Into the Unknown * Lava * Let It Go * The Place Where Lost Things Go * Remember Me (Ernesto de la Cruz) * Speechless * Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious * True Love's Kiss * Under the Sea * When She Loved Me * A Whole New World * You've Got a Friend in Me * and more!


20 Progressive Fingerstyle Studies for Uke

20 Progressive Fingerstyle Studies for Uke

Author: Rob MacKillop

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2011-04-25

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780786683307

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This collection of 20 fingerstyle studies for the ukelele is written for uke players looking to expand their prowess on the instrument. The studies cover a vast array of styles and genres as wide-ranging as blues, jazz, minimalism and serialism, showcasing the versatility of the instrument. Each study is designed to be fundamentally pedagogical while simultaneously written with performance and expression in mind. The studies touch on arpeggios, scales, modes, ii-V-I chord sequences, strumming, syncopation, campanella fingerings, improvisation, hammer-ons and pull-offs. Exercises are designed to build technique in both hands. Mastery of these studies will equip the ukulele player with the tools to tackle any style of music on the instrument.


Ultimate Ukulele Songbook

Ultimate Ukulele Songbook

Author: Hal Leonard Corp.

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 2014-01-01

Total Pages: 432

ISBN-13: 1480385506

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(Ukulele). You'll get a lot of bang for your buck with this collection of nearly 60 contemporary classics arranged for ukulele in a variety of formats. Whether you prefer tab transcriptions, easy arrangements, chords-only, etc., you'll find something you like in this unique songbook. Songs include: American Pie * Blackbird * Brain Damage * Crazy * Cups (When I'm Gone) * Daughter * Don't Cry for Me Argentina * Duelin' Banjos * Dust My Broom * Hallelujah * Happy Birthday to You * Hey Joe * Mean * Over the Rainbow * Route 66 * Stella by Starlight * Sweet Home Chicago * Ticket to Ride * Unchained Melody * Under the Sea * Wake Me up When September Ends * Yellow * Your Cheatin' Heart * and more.


101 Ukulele Licks

101 Ukulele Licks

Author: Lil' Rev

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 2011-01-01

Total Pages: 106

ISBN-13: 1476872899

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(Ukulele). From blues to bluegrass, uke can play it all! In this one-of-a-kind book with audio, you get over a hundred authentic licks notated for the ukulele in standard notation and tablature. Plus there are tons of extras common chord progressions, scales, uke history, recommended listening, information on uke builders, blogs, websites, and more! The audio features a demo of every lick, as well as play-along tracks with chord progressions for practicing and jamming.


Robert Johnson for Ukulele (Songbook)

Robert Johnson for Ukulele (Songbook)

Author: Robert Johnson

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 2012-09-01

Total Pages: 123

ISBN-13: 1480300128

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(Ukulele). 18 blues guitar classics specially arranged for the ukulele, with riffs and backup rhythms, in standard notation and tab. Includes: Drunken Hearted Man * Honeymoon Blues * I Believe I'll Dust My Broom * I'm a Steady Rollin' Man (Steady Rollin' Man) * Kind Hearted Woman Blues * Me and the Devil Blues * Sweet Home Chicago * When You Got a Good Friend * and more.


Easy Ukulele Play-Along -- Classical Hits for Ukulele: Roll Over Beethoven, and Play Ukulele Today, Book & CD

Easy Ukulele Play-Along -- Classical Hits for Ukulele: Roll Over Beethoven, and Play Ukulele Today, Book & CD

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Publisher: Easy Play-Along

Published: 2012-05

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780739088203

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Eighteen of the most popular classical melodies arranged for ukulele in notation and TAB. And the tracks on the included CD demonstrate how each ukulele arrangement should sound. Titles: * Ave Maria (Schubert) * Bourree (Bach) * Bourree (from Water Music) (Handel) * Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy (Tchaikovsky) * Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (Main Themes) (Mozart) * Fur Elise (Beethoven) * Gymnopedie No. 1 (Satie) * The Harmonious Blacksmith (Handel) * Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (Bach) * Lullaby (Brahms) * Minuet in G (Bach's Minuet in G) (Petzold) * Ode to Joy (Beethoven) * Pavane (Faure) * Pomp and Circumstance (Elgar) * Prelude (from Cello Suite No. 1) (Bach) * Rondo Alla Turca (Mozart) * Sleepers, Awake (Bach) * Sonata in C (Main Themes) (Mozart).


Fingerstyle Ukulele

Fingerstyle Ukulele

Author: Fred Sokolow

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 2013-01-01

Total Pages: 143

ISBN-13: 1480348309

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(Ukulele). If you want to take your ukulele playing to the next level, you need to start using your fingers! The sample songs and patterns found in this book/audio pack will get you started both playing solos and accompaniment fingerstyle. You will learn how to use your picking-hand fingers and thumb to play chord melody solos on the ukulele, mixing chords and single notes like a pianist or a guitarist. You will also learn fingerpicking accompaniment patterns for a variety of textures and rhythmic grooves. Because fingerstyle playing works for all genres, folk, jazz, blues and country songs are included in this collection! Songs include: After You've Gone * Aloha Oe * Amazing Grace * C.C. Rider * I Ride an Old Paint * The Red River Valley * St. Louis Blues * Take Me Out to the Ball Game * The Wabash Cannon Ball * Will the Circle Be Unbroken * and more.


The Beatles for Fingerstyle Ukulele

The Beatles for Fingerstyle Ukulele

Author: The Beatles

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 2015-02-01

Total Pages: 277

ISBN-13: 1495018180

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(Ukulele). The Beatles for Fingerstyle Ukulele contains 25 favorite songs, each presented two ways: first as solo fingerstyle arrangements for playing simple chord-melody instrumentals with tab and chord diagrams included and also as lyric-and-chord lead sheets for basic strumming and singing. Songs are introduced in order of difficulty and also include fun and interesting facts about the Beatles' original recordings and history. Songs include: Across the Universe * And I Love Her * Can't Buy Me Love * Eight Days a Week * Here Comes the Sun * Hey Jude * In My Life * Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds * Something * While My Guitar Gently Weeps * Yesterday * You've Got to Hide Your Love Away * and more.