Dirt Simple Uke

Dirt Simple Uke
Title Dirt Simple Uke PDF eBook
Author Joe Carr
Publisher Mel Bay Publications
Pages 33
Release 2015-11-20
Genre Music
ISBN 1619113414

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This book and accompanying audio provide the most basic introduction to theukulele available. Starting with a chord that requires no left hand finger at all, the book introduces simple chords and easy rhythm strums using a number of well- known songs. Students who feel totally overwhelmed by other methods will find this approach quick and easy to understand. The music on the accompanying audio is played at a moderate tempo so that beginners can play along with ease. The book is catered to students of all ages and levels. Includes access to online audio.

Ukulele Picking Tunes - Beautiful Airs and Ballads of the British Isles

Ukulele Picking Tunes - Beautiful Airs and Ballads of the British Isles
Title Ukulele Picking Tunes - Beautiful Airs and Ballads of the British Isles PDF eBook
Author Ondrej Sarek
Publisher Mel Bay Publications
Pages 52
Release 2022-02-03
Genre Music
ISBN 151345918X

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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.

Beautiful American Airs and Ballads for Solo Baritone Ukulele

Beautiful American Airs and Ballads for Solo Baritone Ukulele
Title Beautiful American Airs and Ballads for Solo Baritone Ukulele PDF eBook
Author Ondrej Sarek
Publisher Mel Bay Publications
Pages 57
Release 2024-02-29
Genre Music
ISBN 1513477404

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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!

Ukulele Duets

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

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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

Dirt Simple Upright Bass

Dirt Simple Upright Bass
Title Dirt Simple Upright Bass PDF eBook
Author Nate Sabat
Publisher Mel Bay Publications
Pages 48
Release 2021-04-29
Genre Music
ISBN 1513459708

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Although designed for newcomers to the upright bass and bluegrass music in general, this unique approach to creating basslines has something for everyone! The first half focuses on bass-playing essentials, giving the reader a solid technical footing with the instrument. Then, using his own baritone voice and the classic bluegrass song, “Going Down the Road Feeling Bad,” author Nate Sabat reveals his creative process in crafting effective basslines from the song’s melody and chord progression. The second half focuses on bass playing within the specific context of complementing bluegrass vocals. Well beyond what you might expect from an introductory method, Nate tastefully guides the reader by presenting multiple composed bassline options for each of five well-known bluegrass songs: Rabbit in the Log, Don’t this Road Look Rough and Rocky?, Long Journey Home, I Am a Pilgrim, and Angel Band. Nate’s warm, pitch-perfect vocals can be heard on virtually every track, giving this method an undeniable musicality. A lightly accompanied vocal track with no bass is also provided, so you can be the sole upright or electric bassist in the band. You’ll not only want to back Nate up—but sing harmony with him too! The impulse to sing can’t help but influence your bass playing in a natural and positive way. Nate provides notated versions of the eight major scales most commonly used in bluegrass. Once you get them under your fingers, you’ll soon be able to play along with the book’s 50 companion online recordings. With its simple harmonic palette and repetitive nature, bluegrass music offers bassists the perfect opportunity to become musically literate. If you’ve hesitated to learn to read music, this is the time and place to eliminate that drawback. Working through these 46 pages will provide the tools and confidence needed to create your own engaging and musical basslines and hopefully, you’ll be inspired to continue your bluegrass bass journey for years to come. Includes access to online audio.

Simple Songs for Ukulele

Simple Songs for Ukulele
Title Simple Songs for Ukulele PDF eBook
Author Hal Leonard Corp.
Publisher Hal Leonard Corporation
Pages 276
Release 2016-05-01
Genre Music
ISBN 1495070034

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(Ukulele). 50 favorites for standard G-C-E-A ukulele tuning, including: All Along the Watchtower * Burning House * Can't Help Falling in Love * Don't Worry, Be Happy * Folsom Prison Blues * Ho Hey * I'm Yours * King of the Road * Lava * Rude * Stand by Me * Sweet Home Alabama * You Are My Sunshine * and more.

The Ukulele 4 Chord Songbook

The Ukulele 4 Chord Songbook
Title The Ukulele 4 Chord Songbook PDF eBook
Author Hal Leonard Corp.
Publisher Hal Leonard Corporation
Pages 356
Release 2015-12-01
Genre Music
ISBN 1495058441

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(Ukulele). With just 4 chords, you can play 50 hot songs on your ukulele! Songs include: Brown Eyed Girl * Do Wah Diddy Diddy * Forever & Always * Hey Ya! * Ho Hey * I Love a Rainy Night * If I Had $1,000,000 * Jessie's Girl * Let It Be * One Love * Please Mr. Postman * Stand by Me * Toes * With or Without You * and many more.