Author : Rob MacKillop
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 45 pages
File Size : 47,82 MB
Release : 2012-05-02
Category : Music
ISBN : 161911285X
20 Easy Fingerstyle Studies for Ukulele is a collection of pieces and exercises for fingerstyle ukulele, aimed at those who have strummed chords on the ukulele and wish to learn fingerstyle technique. Author Rob MacKillop introduces techniques for the left and right hand and explanations for each piece that help you along the way. the accompanying CD contains both slow and up tempo versions of very tune in the book.
Author : Rob MacKillop
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 45 pages
File Size : 34,49 MB
Release : 2016-04-19
Category : Music
ISBN : 1619113341
This book and accompanying audio offer a unique look into playing the music of Bach on the ukulele. Included are twenty duets for two ukuleles or ukulele and guitar. The first part in the duet can be played on either soprano, concert or tenor ukulele, and the second part on either baritone ukulele or guitar. This collection contains beautiful arrangements of many of Bach's most popular pieces. Some of the arrangements are simple, some complex, but most are of intermediate difficulty. The accompanying online audio contains breathtakingly beautifulperformances by ukulele maestro, Rob MacKillop, and historical guitar specialist, Gordon Ferries, making it wonderful in its own right. Included are pieces such as Sheep May Safely Graze, Minuet in G, Sleepers Awake, Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring, and many other classic tunes
Author : Mark Kailana Nelson
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 28,39 MB
Release : 2011-02-14
Category : Music
ISBN : 1610652940
While the 'ukulele is enjoying a well-deserved renaissance on the mainland, in the land of its birth, it has never gone out of style. Hawaiians took to the jumping flea right from the start, creating music of stunning beauty and versatility. Now intermediate players can learn to play lovely finger style solo arrangements of classic Hawaiian songs, folk songs, standards–even a few pieces from the classical guitar repertoire.The book offers 27 arrangements from around the world written in standard notation and tablature playable on any 'ukulele. Songs are grouped according to level of difficulty, starting with simple arrangements well within the grasp of dedicated beginners and intermediate players and leading through more challenging songs featuring unusual chord voicings, inversions up the neck, tricky fingerings and all the fun stuff the author could muster. to aid the student, the companion CD includes all of the songs taught. Includes chord charts, inversion studies, introductory material on finger-picking and making the transition from strumming to melodic playing.
Author : Rob MacKillop
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 16,25 MB
Release : 2011-04-25
Category : Folk music
ISBN : 9780786683307
This collection of 20 fingerstyle studies for the ukelele is written for uke players looking to expand their prowess on the instrument. The studies cover a vast array of styles and genres as wide-ranging as blues, jazz, minimalism and serialism, showcasing the versatility of the instrument. Each study is designed to be fundamentally pedagogical while simultaneously written with performance and expression in mind. The studies touch on arpeggios, scales, modes, ii-V-I chord sequences, strumming, syncopation, campanella fingerings, improvisation, hammer-ons and pull-offs. Exercises are designed to build technique in both hands. Mastery of these studies will equip the ukulele player with the tools to tackle any style of music on the instrument.
Author : Rob Mackillop
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 41 pages
File Size : 24,5 MB
Release : 2015-10-13
Category : Music
ISBN : 1610659910
Gaspar Sanz (1640 –1710) is the most famous baroque-period guitarist. His works are tuneful and memorable, with fiery cross-rhythms and cascading scale passages. He published three books of guitar music.The baroque guitar could be viewed as a close relative of the ukulele. Indeed, the two instruments have much in common. the smaller four-course guitar actually had the same tuning as the ukulele, for example, although it was largely double-strung.Sanz enjoyed playing scales in the campanella style, with the notes of a scale set out on different strings, sonically overlapping slightly in the style of little bells. This is a technique the ukulele excels at, and is used to good effect in these arrangements.Sanz' music for baroque guitar transfers exceptionally well to the uke, as these arrangements demonstrate. It is hoped that this repertoire will bring a refreshing addition to the repertoire of the ukulele, just as the little instrument can bring a freshness to these old but lively pieces.
Author : Fred Sokolow
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 50,62 MB
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 1480348309
(Ukulele). If you want to take your ukulele playing to the next level, you need to start using your fingers! The sample songs and patterns found in this book/audio pack will get you started both playing solos and accompaniment fingerstyle. You will learn how to use your picking-hand fingers and thumb to play chord melody solos on the ukulele, mixing chords and single notes like a pianist or a guitarist. You will also learn fingerpicking accompaniment patterns for a variety of textures and rhythmic grooves. Because fingerstyle playing works for all genres, folk, jazz, blues and country songs are included in this collection! Songs include: After You've Gone * Aloha Oe * Amazing Grace * C.C. Rider * I Ride an Old Paint * The Red River Valley * St. Louis Blues * Take Me Out to the Ball Game * The Wabash Cannon Ball * Will the Circle Be Unbroken * and more.
Author : Rob MacKillop
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 43,18 MB
Release : 2015-12-18
Category : Music
ISBN : 1619114356
The ukulele is a wonderful instrument for kids - cheap and cheerful, and ready-made for kids' small hands. Most ukulele books introduce chords from the first page, but chords can be difficult and frustrating for child beginners. This book and accompanying audio gets kids playing recognizable tunes right from the get go. The material includes both standard notation and tablature clefs. This book is written in ukulele tablature to make learning fun and easy. The arranger (with 25 years of teaching experience) has laid the foundations for good fingerstyle technique. This book is therefore both fun and educational. Includes access to online audio.
Author : Hal Leonard Corp.
Publisher : Hal Leonard
Page : 669 pages
File Size : 27,21 MB
Release : 2021-02-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 1705135501
(Ukulele). 100 favorites for solo ukulele arranged in standard notation and tablature including: Annie's Song (John Denver) * Can't Help Falling in Love (Elvis Presley) * Don't Know Why (Norah Jones) * Faithfully (Journey) * Hallelujah (Jeff Buckley) * I Will Always Love You (Dolly Parton) * Killing Me Softly With His Song (Roberta Flack) * Man in the Mirror (Michael Jackson) * Over the Rainbow (Judy Garland) * Stardust (Nat King Cole) * Tears in Heaven (Eric Clapton) * Woman (John Lennon) * You Raise Me Up (Josh Groban) * and more.
Author : David Shipway
Publisher : Headstock Books
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 40,49 MB
Release : 2021-06-30
Category : Music
ISBN : 1914453514
Learn all you'll ever really need to know as a ukulele player in this step-by-step, easy-to-understand, entry level introduction to music theory (includes free online video demos). No music reading necessary, just confusion-free language with diagrams and hands on examples to put theory into practice. This step-by-step guide is for you if: - You've just picked up a ukulele and have learned to play a few chords -You’ve been playing for a while and now want to develop your playing through a greater understanding of the art of making music -You find yourself confused by the words and language other musicians use at jams, ukulele club, campfire song sessions etc -You've learned to play from chord sheets, song sheets, books or online videos and now want to understand more about what makes music work - You want to learn the basic nuts and bolts of music so that you can learn and remember songs more easily, work out other peoples songs and maybe even write some of your own (!) - You're looking for a step-by-step method for learning 95% of the music theory you'll ever need to know, without the confusion and explained in simple terms which everyone can understand This book will help you: - Break free from song sheet slavery - Nail the theory behind keys, chord families and useful chord progressions - Learn to understand the music you play and listen to - Use your own knowledge and ability to learn songs more easily - Build your knowledge step-b-step, chapter-by-chapter - Test your knowledge with quizzes each step of the way I’ll see you inside!
Author : Rob Mackillop
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 37 pages
File Size : 30,47 MB
Release : 2011-09-16
Category : Music
ISBN : 1610659651
The ukulele is an extraordinary instrument with a remarkable history. Apart from its well-practiced use as a strummed accompaniment instrument, it is capable of real beauty and the most delicate expression. It has as much depth as Renaissance and Baroque guitars and lutes, and is worthy of serious study by all those who have a heart for music. This set of 20 fingerstyle arrangements is written for the beginning student seeking something a little more challenging to play. These 20 progressive studies touch on all aspects of fingerstyle playing on the ukulele presenting different styles: blues, jazz, classical, and even minimalism and serialism. There are studies in arpeggios, scales, modes, ii-V-I chord sequences, strumming, syncopation, campanella fingerings, improvisation, hammer-ons, and pull-offs. Some of the studies concentrate on the left hand, some on the right hand, some on both. Possibly the most comprehensive set of studies currently available for the ukulele, mastery of which will equip one to explore any style of music desired. It is also a showcase for how well the ukulele can adapt to different styles of music.
