Famous Solos and Duets for the Ukulele

Famous Solos and Duets for the Ukulele
Author: John King
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 49
Release: 2010-12-17
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1610651456

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.

Fingerstyle Duets for Ukulele

Fingerstyle Duets for Ukulele
Author: Mark Kailana Nelson
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 93
Release: 2014-10-09
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1619114682

From the author of Mel Bay's best selling Learn to Play Fingerstyle Solos for Ukulele and Favorite Fingerstyle Solos for Ukulele, we are proud to presentFingerstyle Duets for Ukulele.This book and accompanying audio offer 21 great songs arranged in 18 duets for fingerstyle ukulele. The songs come from around the world: European waltzes, classic Hawaiian songs, folksongs, Victorian parlor pieces and classical guitar and piano transcriptions. Nothing in this book will be out of reach of the advancing beginner or intermediate player. Even advanced players will find something to tickle their fancy. The book includes tips on technique and fingerpicking exercises. Many of the songs include lyrics, adding to the flexibility of the arrangements. Included are four etudes - basic duets featuring scaled down melodic parts for the lead ukulele and simple pattern picking for the accompaniment. More advanced duets feature modulations, chord inversions up the neck, and different rhythmic approaches forthe right hand in both parts. The book concludes with an arrangement of Erik Satie's haunting solo piano piece Gymnopedie #1

Fingerstyle Duets for Ukulele

Fingerstyle Duets for Ukulele
Author: Mark Kailana
Publisher:
Total Pages: 92
Release: 2014-10-09
Genre:
ISBN: 9780786685912

From the author of Mel Bay's best selling Learn to Play Fingerstyle Solos for Ukulele and Favorite Fingerstyle Solos for Ukulele, we are proud to presentFingerstyle Duets for Ukulele.This book and accompanying audio offer 21 great songs arranged in 18 duets for fingerstyle ukulele. The songs come from around the world: European waltzes, classic Hawaiian songs, folksongs, Victorian parlor pieces and classical guitar and piano transcriptions. Nothing in this book will be out of reach of the advancing beginner or intermediate player. Even advanced players will find something to tickle their fancy. The book includes tips on technique and fingerpicking exercises. Many of the songs include lyrics, adding to the flexibility of the arrangements. Included are four etudes - basic duets featuring scaled down melodic parts for the lead ukulele and simple pattern picking for the accompaniment. More advanced duets feature modulations, chord inversions up the neck, and different rhythmic approaches forthe right hand in both parts. The book concludes with an arrangement of Erik Satie's haunting solo piano piece Gymnopedie #1

Jumpin' Jim's Ukulele Masters: James Hill

Jumpin' Jim's Ukulele Masters: James Hill
Author: Jim Beloff
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 137
Release: 2017-09-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1540015068

(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.

Use Your Ukes: Great Ideas to Use Your Classroom Set of Ukuleles

Use Your Ukes: Great Ideas to Use Your Classroom Set of Ukuleles
Author:
Publisher: Heritage Music Press
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2019-09
Genre:
ISBN: 9780787766429

Grades K-6 So, you have some ukuleles? Great! This book is here to help you introduce this fun and versatile instrument to your music class. It will walk you through how to teach the first ukulele lesson, where to go next, and how to gradually expand your students' uke skills. Best of all, every lesson idea comes from a music teacher who tried it with their own young musicians first. Use those ukes well, with these great ideas that really work!

Ukulele Duets

Ukulele Duets
Author: Joe Carr
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2016-02-19
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1619113686

This book and accompanying audio include 21 beautiful songs, old-time tunesand Christmas melodies arranged as duets for two ukuleles. The individual parts are single note melodies designed to allow players of all skill levels to play together. The pieces are arranged so the first ukulele plays the melody and the second ukulele plays the harmony above it. Regardless of your previousexperience, these arrangements, even played at slow tempos, will produce anattractive full sound. Audio available online

Jazz Chord Solos for Tenor Ukulele (Songbook)

Jazz Chord Solos for Tenor Ukulele (Songbook)
Author: Hal Leonard Corp.
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 91
Release: 2012-12-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1480347582

(Ukulele). Impress your friends by playing these ten jazzy classics arranged especially for tenor uke: Here, There and Everywhere * Here's That Rainy Day * Honeysuckle Rose * Mona Lisa * Moon River * Tenderly * Till There Was You * Wave * What a Wonderful World * When You Wish upon a Star.

Leopold Mozart's Notebook for Wolfgang Arranged for Ukulele

Leopold Mozart's Notebook for Wolfgang Arranged for Ukulele
Author: Ondrej Sarek
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 25
Release: 2013-09-16
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1619114240

While many are familiar with the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, fewer are aware that his father, Leopold Mozart, was a famous composer in his own right. At the age of seven, Wolfgang received a notebook from his father as a birthday gift. The "Notebook for Wolfgang" includes contemporary dances and arias, mostly by Leopold Mozart. These compositions provide a glimpse into the formative years of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. This book includes fifteen pieces from thenotebook arranged for the ukulele. The melody and bass parts are arranged so the original notation and polyphony are maintained. Each chapter includes pieces presented in standard notation and tablature.

Daniel Ho 'Ukulele Songbook

Daniel Ho 'Ukulele Songbook
Author: Daniel Ho
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780984292882

Representing fifteen years of his finest work as an 'ukulele artist, this comprehensive songbook features some of the most popular songs from multi-GRAMMY award winner Daniel Ho in tablature and standard notation. The included CD contains newly remixed and remastered recordings of all 19 songs in the book, making these the best-quality recordings available. Titles: Keanuhea * Haiku * Kauanoenoe * Bicycle Holiday * On a Gentle Island Breeze * Amis Rondo * Pua Kea Waltz (White Flower Waltz) * Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring * Two Part Invention No. 8 BWV 779 * Two Part Invention No. 3 BWV 784 * School's Out * Pineapple Mango * For Eternity * Living in Paradise * Along for the Ride * Cup of Joe * Aloha Pumehana * Pua I Ka Ua (Flowers in the Rain) * Cookie Hula.

Songs & Solos for Uke

Songs & Solos for Uke
Author: KEN EIDSON
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2010-10-07
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1609749359

A wonderful collection of 34 popular ukulele songs in C tuning. Chords, melody, and lyrics are shown for each song, and the melody is presented in notation and tablature! Each song is shown both as melody only and an accompaniment arrangement. Also included in the back of the book are a chart of basic chords, a fingerboard note reference, and scale exercises.