Holiday Favorites for Solo Ukulele

Holiday Favorites for Solo Ukulele
Author: Joe Carr
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2012-09-25
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1619113317

This book, with downloadable online accompanying audio, includes 27 classicholiday favorites arranged in chord melody style for solo ukulele. The songs come from the rich palette of Christmas, Thanksgiving and Hanukkah traditions. The style features the melody voiced on the high strings with accompanying chords on the lowerstrings. These arrangements sound wonderful played by musicians of all levels. Some arrangements are suited to beginners while others will be best played by more advanced players. Regardless of your previous experience, these arrangements, even played at slow tempos, will produce an attractive full sound

Christmas Classics for Solo Ukulele

Christmas Classics for Solo Ukulele
Author: Gary Stewart
Publisher:
Total Pages: 58
Release: 2019-10-19
Genre:
ISBN: 9781700570529

This book is a collection of 30 progressive, (from easy to intermediate) Christmas, ukulele solos lovingly arranged by Gary Stewart. These songs are arranged for (high g)-C-E-A (standard tuning) tuned ukuleles. All of the songs are in easy to read tablature and come with chord symbols as well. The songs also contain left hand fingerings. Also, all songs contain the original, complete lyrics. This book would be ideal for the aspiring ukulele player, or the advanced player looking for Christmas solos that easily sight readable. Most songs contain illustrations which help to bring the music to life. The concept for this book was to make the majority of the arrangements stay within the first position, and then slowly have them progress in difficulty throughout the book. Moreover, even though most of the arrangements are easy in difficulty, great care has been taken to ensure the arrangements have a full accompaniment, and act as fully functioning solos. Even though they are classified as "easy," they are still usable by even the most advanced players. This book can be used a gig book, as a method supplement, or just a traditional Christmas songbook. Lastly, as students advance through the book they will improve their technique, add pieces to their repertoire, and be the life of the Christmas party.

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.

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!

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

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.

Favorite Classical Themes for Ukulele

Favorite Classical Themes for Ukulele
Author: David Coe
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 37
Release: 2018-03-12
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1619117932

This collection by David Coe contains 21 beautiful melodies by the world’s greatest composers. Included are songs by Bach, Beethoven, Mozart and many more. Each selection is presented in both standard notation and tablature with chord diagrams included. The ukulele has a distinctive melodic voice and musicians of all levels will enjoy playing these timeless classics.

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.