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

Classical Ukulele Fingerpicking Duets

Classical Ukulele Fingerpicking Duets
Author: Andrea Gaudette
Publisher:
Total Pages: 156
Release: 2020-08-02
Genre:
ISBN:

Classical Ukulele Fingerpicking Duets contains over 60 ukulele duets from Baroque, Classical, Romantic and early 20th Century composers such as Purcell, J.S. Bach, Beethoven, Schumann, and Bartok. It includes repertoire for beginning through advanced players. The music is written in both standard notation as well as tabs. All pieces have been arranged with the goal that they are as close as possible to the original works. In many cases, the original keys have been transposed. In every piece, octave spacings have been condensed to accommodate the concert ukulele's 2-octave range. Visit http: //andreagaudettemusic.com/classical-ukulele-fingerpicking-duets/ for sound files of each piece

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.

Learn to Play Fingerstyle Solos for Ukulele

Learn to Play Fingerstyle Solos for Ukulele
Author: Mark Kailana Nelson
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2011-02-14
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1610652940

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.

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.

21 Songs in 6 Days: Learn Ukulele the Easy Way

21 Songs in 6 Days: Learn Ukulele the Easy Way
Author: Rebecca Bogart
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-10-07
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781502760272

Learn How to Play the Ukulele in DAYS & Master 21 Songs! Ready to learn how to play the ukulele...today? With Ukulele For Beginners, you can, even if you've never touched an instrument before! Don't fret about what came before; now that you're in the capable hands of Ukulele For Beginners: 21 Songs in 6 Days, no ukulele chord is out of reach. And that's just the beginning... This book is the simplest, easiest, and most efficient way for beginner musicians to learn ukulele and master a whole set-list worth of songs. Here's why: Instruction AND videos are provided free with your purchase of this music book. No matter your learning style, you can read, listen, or watch as you play along with your ukulele. You're learning from a Grammy Award nominated educatorand former Harvard Master Class piano teacher. All songs are well-known, easy-to-learn folk songs so you can up your confidence and play with ease, eliminating the learning curve. AND all songs (from Row Row Row Your Boat to Three Blind Mice to Frere Jacques) include: strum patterns, chord diagrams, sheet music, and lyrics - everything you need to make your 1st-and 21st-song sound perfect. So whether you read music already or are just searching for your personal Ukulele For Dummies, look no further! The 21 Songs in 6 Days songbook allows you to sing along, go back to review, and learn at your pace with the FREE bonus online video instructions! Make it easy to master the ukulele... grab your copy of this Amazon Best Seller today. Complete Songlist: Are You Sleeping? Row, Row, Row Your Boat Three Blind Mice Have You Seen the Ghost of John? Hey, Ho, Nobody Home Ah, Poor Bird Frere Jacques Chatter With the Angels A Ram Sam Sam Shoo, Fly, Don't Bother Me (in F) Hush, Little Baby (in F) Oats, Peas, Beans and Barley Grow (in F) C, then G7 Etude Shoo, Fly, Don't Bother Me (in C) Hush, Little Baby (in C) Oats, Peas, Beans and Barley Grow (in C) He's Got the Whole World in His Hands Polly Wolly Doodle Jingle Bells This Land Is Your Land For He's a Jolly Good Fellow Oh, When the Saints I've Been Working on the Railroad Red River Valley

Favorite Fingerstyle Solos for Ukulele

Favorite Fingerstyle Solos for Ukulele
Author: Mark Nelson
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012-12-11
Genre: Ukulele
ISBN: 9780786684564

From the author of Mel Bay's best-selling book, Learn to Play Fingerstyle Solos for Ukulele, we are proud to present, Favorite Fingerstyle Solos for Ukulele. This book and accompanying audio offer a variety of fingerstyle solos for the ukulele. The music stretches across several styles, including Hawaiian, ragtime, bossa nova, and classical. The solos progress in difficulty, and tips on technique are included along the way. More advanced arrangements introduce chord inversions and different rhythmic approaches for the right hand. Thirty-three arrangements are presented in standard notation and tablature. Transposition charts are included for baritone ukulele.

Classics for Ukulele

Classics for Ukulele
Author: Ondrej Sarek
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 53
Release: 2011-02-25
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1610650085

Classics for Ukulele features 20 well-known classical pieces arranged for fingerpicking solo ukulele. Tunes include: Moonlight Sonata, Ave Maria, Ride of the Valkyries, Hungarian Dance No.4 and many more. Music in standard notation and tab.

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