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: 97

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 - 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.

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.

The American Song Treasury
The American Song Treasury

Author: Theodore Raph

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2012-12-19

Total Pages: 418

ISBN-13: 0486171337

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Wonderful sing-along favorites with easy-to-play piano arrangements, guitar chords, and complete lyrics: Greensleeves, Auld Lang Syne, Down in the Valley, My Wild Irish Rose, Yellow Rose of Texas, and many more.