Ukulele for Seniors

Ukulele for Seniors
Title Ukulele for Seniors PDF eBook
Author Joe Carr
Publisher Mel Bay Publications
Pages 33
Release 2015-11-09
Genre Music
ISBN 1610653866

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This new book is designed for seniors who wish to learn to play the ukulele. Care has been taken to select repertoire familiar and appealing to a more mature audience and attention has been given to the pacing of the material. Basic chords are given and variety of songs and exercises make the learning fast and fun. Play along CD includes all songs taught in the book.

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.

Modern Ukulele Method Grade 1

Modern Ukulele Method Grade 1
Title Modern Ukulele Method Grade 1 PDF eBook
Author Joe Carr
Publisher Mel Bay Publications
Pages 49
Release 2013-03-27
Genre Music
ISBN 1619113821

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Patterned after Mel Bay's Modern Guitar Method, this book and accompanying audio use proven exercises, studies and musical examples to introduce basicpicking and reading skills for the ukulele. The book is recommended for studentsof any level, and is suited for soprano, concert and tenor ukulele. Rhythm exercises are also included. This method teaches the student to read standard notation. Includes access to online audio

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 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.

Folk Songs For Solo Ukulele

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

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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.