Children's Songs for Solo Ukulele

Children's Songs for Solo Ukulele
Author: Joe Carr
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2015-12-18
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1619113481

This book and accompanying online audio present 38 classic children's songsarranged for solo ukulele. Included are nursery rhymes, lullabies and rounds. Because sing -alongs are an important part of children's playtime, words are included. These arrangements sound wonderful played by musicians of all levels. In the solo style, the lead melody is voiced on the higher strings while chords are voiced on the lower strings. The result is a pleasant, full-sounding arrangement that makes the ukulele sound surprisinglybig and complete

Kids' Ukulele Songbook

Kids' Ukulele Songbook
Author: Emily Arrow
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 117
Release: 2022-02-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1637410719

The perfect next step for kids with a basic understanding of how to play the ukulele, Kids’ Ukulele Song Book continues their musical practice with 30 new songs for kids to learn and play! Starting off with a quick review of the four basic ukulele chords, children will then learn brand new chords and single notes to build on their existing skills. From there, easy-to-follow guidance for 30 simple songs will have children strumming in no time – from Starlight Starbright and If You're Happy and You Know It to Emily's original singalong tunes! Kids can also create their own original songs using the songwriting template pages, use a practice chart for staying on track, cut-out colorful chord cards, and even access online audio to play along with author Emily Arrow, making this book is the ultimate continuation to expand and grow their ukulele skill set!

Just for Fun - Children's Songs for Ukulele

Just for Fun - Children's Songs for Ukulele
Author: Dick Sheridan
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 86
Release: 2013-05-17
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1470615886

Children's Songs for Ukulele is designed to be playable by beginning and novice musicians. It's perfect for children and parents who want to strum and sing these great songs along with their kids. Plus, matching guitar, mandolin, and banjo books are available---just for fun! Titles: * A-B-C * A-Hunting We Will Go * All the Pretty Little Horses * All Through the Night * The Alphabet Song * Angels Watching Over Me * The Animal Fair * Baa, Baa, Blacksheep * The Bear Climbed Over the Mountain * Bill Hogan's Goat * Billy Boy * Bingo * Blue Jay Pulled the Four-Horse Plow * Bobby Shafto * Brahms' Lullaby * Come Little Leaves * Did You Ever See a Lassie? * Do Your Ears Hang Low? * The Farmer in the Dell * Father's Whiskers * Found a Peanut * Frere Jacques * Go In and Out the Window * Goodbye, My Lover, Goodbye * Goodnight, Ladies * Here We Go 'Round the Mulberry Bush * Hickory Dickory Dock * Hush, Little Baby * I Have a Little Dreidel * If You're Happy (And You Know It) * It's Raining, It's Pouring * Itsy Bitsy Spider * Jesus Loves Me * John Brown's Baby * Limericks * London Bridge Is Falling Down * Mary Had a Little Lamb * Michael Finnegan * Mighty Lak' a Rose * Mr. Frog Went A-Courting * The Muffin Man * My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean * Ninety-Nine Bottles of Beer * On the Bridge of Avignon * Polly Wolly Doodle * Pop! Goes the Weasel * Raisins and Almonds * Rig-a-Jig-Jig * Ring Around the Rosie * Rock-a-Bye-Baby * Row, Row, Row, Your Boat * Sailing, Sailing * She'll Be Coming 'Round the Mountain * Sing a Song of Sixpence * Skip to My Lou * This Old Man * Three Blind Mice * Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

101 Easy Ukulele Solos

101 Easy Ukulele Solos
Author: Bill Hearn
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2021-09-30
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1513459392

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
Total Pages: 65
Release: 2024-04-19
Genre: Music
ISBN: 151347751X

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.

Folk Songs For Solo Ukulele

Folk Songs For Solo Ukulele
Author: Joe Carr
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2015-10-06
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1619112817

Folk Songs for Solo Ukulele includes 29 classic folk songs arranged for chord-solo-style ukulele. In this style, the melody is voiced on the highest string while the harmony is voiced on the lower strings, creating a beautiful solo sound. Guitar chords are included if accompaniment is desired. the tunes represent the rich palette of American and English folk music. the book comes with accompanying audio.

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
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2022-02-03
Genre: Music
ISBN: 151345918X

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.

Ukulele Picking Tunes - Early Music Gems

Ukulele Picking Tunes - Early Music Gems
Author: Ondrej Sarek
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 65
Release: 2022-10-07
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1513471171

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.

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
Total Pages: 57
Release: 2024-02-29
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1513477404

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!