Author: Alfred Music
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 0739091301
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 123
Book Description
For beginning musicians, Alfred's Easy series is the fast track to developing a repertoire of well-known and fun-to-play songs, while more experienced players will find an excellent resource of favorite songs. The Easy Hits Ukulele format provides melody, chords, and lyrics for easy "strum and sing" performance—plus suggested strum patterns and TAB for any integral "hook" parts. This Rock and Pop edition features songs spanning seven decades from such artists as Sam Cooke, The Rolling Stones, Frank Sinatra, "Iz" Kamakawiwo'ole, Cee Lo Green, Bruno Mars, and many more! Titles: * Ain't Misbehavin' (Standard) * Bad to the Bone (George Thorogood and the Destroyers) * Big Yellow Taxi (Joni Mitchell) * Blue Moon (The Marcels) * Both Sides Now (Judy Collins) * Brown Sugar (The Rolling Stones) * Bye Bye Blackbird (Standard) * Chain Gang (Sam Cooke) * Changes in Attitudes, Changes in Latitudes (Jimmy Buffett) * Colour My World (Chicago) * Cool Kids (Echosmith) * Dancing Queen (ABBA) * Do You Want to Know a Secret (The Beatles) * Don't Stop Believin' (Journey) * Easy to Be Hard (Three Dog Night) * Everything Is Awesome (Awesome Remixxx!!!) (from The Lego Movie) * Falling Slowly (from Once) (Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova) * Fernando (ABBA) * Forget You (Cee Lo Green) * Ghostbusters (Ray Parker, Jr. ) * Greatest Love of All (Whitney Houston) * Grenade (Bruno Mars) * I Can See Clearly Now (Johnny Nash) * I Saw Her Standing There (The Beatles) * If You Leave Me Now (Chicago) * It Don't Mean a Thing (Standard) * Jumpin' Jack Flash (The Rolling Stones) * Just the Way You Are (Amazing) (Bruno Mars) * Leaving on a Jet Plane (Peter, Paul and Mary) * Margaritaville (Jimmy Buffett) * Marry Me (Train) * Theme from New York, New York (Frank Sinatra) * Over the Rainbow (Israel Kamakawiwo'ole) * Paint It, Black (The Rolling Stones) * Pinball Wizard (The Who) * (We’re Gonna) Rock Around the Clock (Bill Haley and His Comets) * Rocky Mountain High (John Denver) * (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction (The Rolling Stones) * She Loves You (The Beatles) * Shower the People (James Taylor) * Singin' in the Rain (Standard) * Son of a Son of a Sailor (Jimmy Buffett) * Squeeze Box (The Who) * Stand by Your Man (Tammy Wynette) * Superstar (Carpenters) * Take Me Home, Country Roads (John Denver) * Tell Her No (The Zombies) * When You're Smiling (Standard) * Woodstock (Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young) * You Send Me (Sam Cooke)
Alfred's Easy Ukulele Songs, Rock and Pop
Author: Alfred Music
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 0739091301
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 123
Book Description
For beginning musicians, Alfred's Easy series is the fast track to developing a repertoire of well-known and fun-to-play songs, while more experienced players will find an excellent resource of favorite songs. The Easy Hits Ukulele format provides melody, chords, and lyrics for easy "strum and sing" performance—plus suggested strum patterns and TAB for any integral "hook" parts. This Rock and Pop edition features songs spanning seven decades from such artists as Sam Cooke, The Rolling Stones, Frank Sinatra, "Iz" Kamakawiwo'ole, Cee Lo Green, Bruno Mars, and many more! Titles: * Ain't Misbehavin' (Standard) * Bad to the Bone (George Thorogood and the Destroyers) * Big Yellow Taxi (Joni Mitchell) * Blue Moon (The Marcels) * Both Sides Now (Judy Collins) * Brown Sugar (The Rolling Stones) * Bye Bye Blackbird (Standard) * Chain Gang (Sam Cooke) * Changes in Attitudes, Changes in Latitudes (Jimmy Buffett) * Colour My World (Chicago) * Cool Kids (Echosmith) * Dancing Queen (ABBA) * Do You Want to Know a Secret (The Beatles) * Don't Stop Believin' (Journey) * Easy to Be Hard (Three Dog Night) * Everything Is Awesome (Awesome Remixxx!!!) (from The Lego Movie) * Falling Slowly (from Once) (Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova) * Fernando (ABBA) * Forget You (Cee Lo Green) * Ghostbusters (Ray Parker, Jr. ) * Greatest Love of All (Whitney Houston) * Grenade (Bruno Mars) * I Can See Clearly Now (Johnny Nash) * I Saw Her Standing There (The Beatles) * If You Leave Me Now (Chicago) * It Don't Mean a Thing (Standard) * Jumpin' Jack Flash (The Rolling Stones) * Just the Way You Are (Amazing) (Bruno Mars) * Leaving on a Jet Plane (Peter, Paul and Mary) * Margaritaville (Jimmy Buffett) * Marry Me (Train) * Theme from New York, New York (Frank Sinatra) * Over the Rainbow (Israel Kamakawiwo'ole) * Paint It, Black (The Rolling Stones) * Pinball Wizard (The Who) * (We’re Gonna) Rock Around the Clock (Bill Haley and His Comets) * Rocky Mountain High (John Denver) * (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction (The Rolling Stones) * She Loves You (The Beatles) * Shower the People (James Taylor) * Singin' in the Rain (Standard) * Son of a Son of a Sailor (Jimmy Buffett) * Squeeze Box (The Who) * Stand by Your Man (Tammy Wynette) * Superstar (Carpenters) * Take Me Home, Country Roads (John Denver) * Tell Her No (The Zombies) * When You're Smiling (Standard) * Woodstock (Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young) * You Send Me (Sam Cooke)
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 0739091301
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 123
Book Description
For beginning musicians, Alfred's Easy series is the fast track to developing a repertoire of well-known and fun-to-play songs, while more experienced players will find an excellent resource of favorite songs. The Easy Hits Ukulele format provides melody, chords, and lyrics for easy "strum and sing" performance—plus suggested strum patterns and TAB for any integral "hook" parts. This Rock and Pop edition features songs spanning seven decades from such artists as Sam Cooke, The Rolling Stones, Frank Sinatra, "Iz" Kamakawiwo'ole, Cee Lo Green, Bruno Mars, and many more! Titles: * Ain't Misbehavin' (Standard) * Bad to the Bone (George Thorogood and the Destroyers) * Big Yellow Taxi (Joni Mitchell) * Blue Moon (The Marcels) * Both Sides Now (Judy Collins) * Brown Sugar (The Rolling Stones) * Bye Bye Blackbird (Standard) * Chain Gang (Sam Cooke) * Changes in Attitudes, Changes in Latitudes (Jimmy Buffett) * Colour My World (Chicago) * Cool Kids (Echosmith) * Dancing Queen (ABBA) * Do You Want to Know a Secret (The Beatles) * Don't Stop Believin' (Journey) * Easy to Be Hard (Three Dog Night) * Everything Is Awesome (Awesome Remixxx!!!) (from The Lego Movie) * Falling Slowly (from Once) (Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova) * Fernando (ABBA) * Forget You (Cee Lo Green) * Ghostbusters (Ray Parker, Jr. ) * Greatest Love of All (Whitney Houston) * Grenade (Bruno Mars) * I Can See Clearly Now (Johnny Nash) * I Saw Her Standing There (The Beatles) * If You Leave Me Now (Chicago) * It Don't Mean a Thing (Standard) * Jumpin' Jack Flash (The Rolling Stones) * Just the Way You Are (Amazing) (Bruno Mars) * Leaving on a Jet Plane (Peter, Paul and Mary) * Margaritaville (Jimmy Buffett) * Marry Me (Train) * Theme from New York, New York (Frank Sinatra) * Over the Rainbow (Israel Kamakawiwo'ole) * Paint It, Black (The Rolling Stones) * Pinball Wizard (The Who) * (We’re Gonna) Rock Around the Clock (Bill Haley and His Comets) * Rocky Mountain High (John Denver) * (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction (The Rolling Stones) * She Loves You (The Beatles) * Shower the People (James Taylor) * Singin' in the Rain (Standard) * Son of a Son of a Sailor (Jimmy Buffett) * Squeeze Box (The Who) * Stand by Your Man (Tammy Wynette) * Superstar (Carpenters) * Take Me Home, Country Roads (John Denver) * Tell Her No (The Zombies) * When You're Smiling (Standard) * Woodstock (Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young) * You Send Me (Sam Cooke)
101 Easy Ukulele Solos
Author: Bill Hearn
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1513459392
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1513459392
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
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.
Ukulele for Young Beginners: Easy Lessons for Kids with Video Lessons
Author: Jake Shimabukuro
Publisher: Hal Leonard
ISBN: 1705133509
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 20
Book Description
(Ukulele). For classroom learning or teach yourself! Learn basic skills from the master of modern ukulele! In this unique book with online video lessons, Jake Shimabukuro helps young kids start playing the ukulele with simple lessons and fun activities that will have even the youngest players strumming some of their favorite songs by the end of the book. The price of this book includes online access to Jake's video lessons, for download or streaming, using the unique code provided.
Publisher: Hal Leonard
ISBN: 1705133509
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 20
Book Description
(Ukulele). For classroom learning or teach yourself! Learn basic skills from the master of modern ukulele! In this unique book with online video lessons, Jake Shimabukuro helps young kids start playing the ukulele with simple lessons and fun activities that will have even the youngest players strumming some of their favorite songs by the end of the book. The price of this book includes online access to Jake's video lessons, for download or streaming, using the unique code provided.
Ukulele Picking Tunes - Beautiful Airs and Ballads of the British Isles
Author: Ondrej Sarek
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 151345918X
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 151345918X
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
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.
Play the Ukulele in 5ths Tuning
Author: Rob MacKillop
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1513469304
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
This book is devoted to playing the soprano, concert, or tenor ukulele tuned in perfect fifths as used by the string and mandolin families of instruments, as well as the cittern and tenor banjo. The book’s scores are all in tablature; you’ll have no trouble adapting to the tuning and playing in the book’s various styles. The 55 pieces in Play Ukulele in 5ths Tuning progress from simple to advanced and can be played fingerstyle or with a pick. To help you come to grips with the tuning, the book includes Classical-era studies originally written for instruments tuned in 5ths, followed by Scottish traditional tunes, bluegrass, blues, and early jazz pieces, and ultimately—Bach's gorgeous Baroque cello music. Includes access to online audio for every piece recorded by the author to facilitate your progress. Anytime you play with musicians who use instruments tuned in fifths, you can all use the same fingerings. As a result, the music can sound more "together". In addition, having played the uke tuned in perfect fifths, if you ever want to play any of those traditionally 5th-tuned instruments, you will have had a head start!
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1513469304
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
This book is devoted to playing the soprano, concert, or tenor ukulele tuned in perfect fifths as used by the string and mandolin families of instruments, as well as the cittern and tenor banjo. The book’s scores are all in tablature; you’ll have no trouble adapting to the tuning and playing in the book’s various styles. The 55 pieces in Play Ukulele in 5ths Tuning progress from simple to advanced and can be played fingerstyle or with a pick. To help you come to grips with the tuning, the book includes Classical-era studies originally written for instruments tuned in 5ths, followed by Scottish traditional tunes, bluegrass, blues, and early jazz pieces, and ultimately—Bach's gorgeous Baroque cello music. Includes access to online audio for every piece recorded by the author to facilitate your progress. Anytime you play with musicians who use instruments tuned in fifths, you can all use the same fingerings. As a result, the music can sound more "together". In addition, having played the uke tuned in perfect fifths, if you ever want to play any of those traditionally 5th-tuned instruments, you will have had a head start!
Ukulele for Kids Songbook
Author: Hal Leonard Corp.
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1495069729
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
(Ukulele). Strum your favorite hits from Jason Mraz, Disney, U2 and more! This collection can be used on its own, as a supplement to the Ukulele for Kids method book or with any other beginning ukulele method. The songs are presented in order of difficulty using simple strumming notation no music reading required. Demo tracks for each song are available for download online. Songs: Don't Worry, Be Happy * I'm Yours * The Lion Sleeps Tonight * Riptide * The Siamese Cat Song * and more.
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1495069729
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
(Ukulele). Strum your favorite hits from Jason Mraz, Disney, U2 and more! This collection can be used on its own, as a supplement to the Ukulele for Kids method book or with any other beginning ukulele method. The songs are presented in order of difficulty using simple strumming notation no music reading required. Demo tracks for each song are available for download online. Songs: Don't Worry, Be Happy * I'm Yours * The Lion Sleeps Tonight * Riptide * The Siamese Cat Song * and more.
Just for Fun - Children's Songs for Ukulele
Author: Dick Sheridan
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 1470615886
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 86
Book Description
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
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 1470615886
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 86
Book Description
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
Kids' Ukulele Songbook
Author: Emily Arrow
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1637410719
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 117
Book Description
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!
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1637410719
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 117
Book Description
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!
Easy Ukulele
Author: Pierre Hache
Publisher: Pierre Hache Music
ISBN: 1999205901
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Now with chords and strumming to 9 Bonus Songs from Beatles to Bob Marley! This beginner ukulele book will teach you basic exercises, chords and rhythms, and before you know it, you will be able to strum and sing 21 fun ukulele songs! Perfect for students of all ages, it's also a great tool for parents to teach their kids. With tons of FREE video lessons on the Pierre Hache Music YouTube Channel that complement this book, learning how to play the ukulele has never been easier! This complete, clear and concise method takes you from simple children's songs to preparing you to play your favorite pop tunes. It includes helpful pictures, diagrams, practice tips, strumming patterns and more! Progress through these pages at your own pace, and most of all, enjoy! Order Now to bring the JOY of strumming and singing into your home!
Publisher: Pierre Hache Music
ISBN: 1999205901
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Now with chords and strumming to 9 Bonus Songs from Beatles to Bob Marley! This beginner ukulele book will teach you basic exercises, chords and rhythms, and before you know it, you will be able to strum and sing 21 fun ukulele songs! Perfect for students of all ages, it's also a great tool for parents to teach their kids. With tons of FREE video lessons on the Pierre Hache Music YouTube Channel that complement this book, learning how to play the ukulele has never been easier! This complete, clear and concise method takes you from simple children's songs to preparing you to play your favorite pop tunes. It includes helpful pictures, diagrams, practice tips, strumming patterns and more! Progress through these pages at your own pace, and most of all, enjoy! Order Now to bring the JOY of strumming and singing into your home!
John Dowland Lute Songs for Solo Ukulele
Author: Tony Mizen
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 151347751X
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 65
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 151347751X
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 65
Book Description
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.