The ukulele has had a place in American acoustic music for decades; recently however interest in the instrument has surged. Historically overlooked by traditional bluegrass groups the ukulele - an indispensable component ofmany newgrass bands - is becoming increasingly featured in bluegrass-at-large often performing the roles traditionally associated with the mandolin. Ukulele Bluegrass Solos will teach you how to use the uke in any bluegrasssetting. It demonstrates a variety of roles for the uke presenting various concepts in the context of the repertoire associated with the genre.

37 Traditional Pieces for Ukulele-English Folk Tunes for Ukulele presents a collection of 37 pieces for solo fingerstyle ukulele playing. Drawn from the rich tradition of English folk music with tunes covering a range of styles including some popular as well as lesser known pieces experienced ukulele player and teacher Colin Tribe provides notes on all of the pieces as well as technical aspects of the playing style. Tablature staves are included alongside standard notation for each tune to simplify the reading of the music and show fretting.This volume is accompanied by a CD with a recording of all tunes performed by Colin. German and French translations of all texts are available as pdf downloads from theSchott Music website. Suitable for both beginners as well as more experienced ukulele players.Part of the best selling World Music series which also includes music from England Ireland Scotland Eastern Europe America Argentina India China and Korea.

Ukulele Play-Along Volume 19-This volume of the Ukulele Play-Along series features 8 traditional Blues tunes each expertly arranged for Ukulele in standard notation.The Ukulele Play-Along series will help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily with incredible backing tracks to help you sound like a bona fide pro! Just follow the written music listen to the CD to hear how the ukulele should sound and then play along with the separate backing tracks. The melody and lyrics are included in the book in case you want to sing or to simply help you follow along. The CD is playable on any CD player and also enhanced so Mac & PC users canadjust the recording to any tempo without changing the pitch! Each Ukulele Play-Along pack features eight cream-of-the-crop quintessential songs.Songs include: Dust My Broom • Every Day I Have the Blues • How Long How Long Blues • It Hurts Me Too • and more!

Ukulele Play-Along Volume 18-This volume of the Ukulele Play-Along series features 8 traditional Irish tunes each expertly arranged for Ukulele in standard notation.The Ukulele Play-Along series will help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily with incredible backing tracks to help you sound like a bona fide pro! Just follow the written music listen to the online audio to hear how the ukulele should sound and then play along with the separate backing tracks.  Each Ukulele Play-Along pack features eight cream-of-the-crop quintessential songs. Songs include: Danny Boy ? The Foggy Dew ? The Irish Rover ?MacNamara's Band ? Molly Malone (Cockles

One-of-a-kind collection of accessible must-know favorites-This collection contains 50 popular songs from a variety of genres in accessible arrangements that are perfect for the beginning Ukulele player who's learned enough to feel ready to step into songbooks. Whether you're looking for pop hits traditional folksongs or pieces from musical theatre this book contains something for everybody. Every song includes the melody lyrics and chord diagrams for Ukulele in standard G-C-E-A tuning. First 50 Songs You Should Play On Ukulele includes: Both Sides Now Edelweiss The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy) Hallelujah I Walk the Line I'd like to Teach the World toSing I'm Yours Imagine Mack the Knife Over the Rainbow Peaceful Easy Feeling Puff the Magic Dragon The Rainbow Connection Riptide Singin' in the Rain This Land Is Your Land We Are the World You Are My Sunshine and many more.

Jumpin' Jim's Ukulele Masters-A collection of Classical and traditional works ingeniously arranged for Ukulele by John King. The arrangements are ideal for more experinced Ukelele players but are presented in tablature so that they may be attempted by the more novice player without needing to read music. The book includes a CD of superb demonstration performances by John King himself!

Treasury of Christmas Hymns Carols & Songs-This Christmas collection for ukulele features easy-to-read arrangements with melody in standard notation tablature lyrics chord symbols and diagrams. Selections include traditional American and English carols as well as songs from other countries. Seasonal and holiday tunes are featured as well as wassails ancient airs and dances.

30 Favorites to Strum & Sing for Standard G-C-E-A tuning-Melody lyrics and chord diagrams for standard G-C-E-A tuning on 30 traditional Irish songs including: 'Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms' 'Carrickfergus' 'Danny Boy' 'Finnegan's Wake' 'The Galway Piper' 'The Irish Washerwoman' 'Molly Malone (Cockles & Mussels)' 'My Wild Irish Rose' 'Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral (That's an Irish Lullaby)' 'The Wearing of the Green' 'When Irish Eyes Are Smiling' and more.

With Online Audio-This book includes 29 classic gospel songs arranged for chord solo style Ukulele. In this style the melody is voiced on the highest string while the chord or harmony note is voiced in the lower strings.The result is anattractive presentation that needs no additional instrumentation. Guitar chords are included if accompaniment is desired. The tunes represent the rich palette of hymns songs and spirituals in the Christian tradition. The book isrecommended for all levels. Includes access to online audio.

The Complete Ukulele Player Songbook 2 contains another sixteen classic and contemporary songs that have been expertly arranged for Ukulele and Voice. The perfect companion to the unique Complete UkulelePlayer tuition method and the first volume of accompanying songbooks these great songs are specially selected to get you strumming singing and enjoying playing the Uke. This brilliant collection oftunes takes inspiration from how fantastically the Ukulele sounds when reinvigorating classic songs. Eight popular tunes have been married with either more classic traditional songs making one songbook that's packed with tunesthat are simply great fun to play. With popular songs old and new like the classics Dancing Queen and The Beatles' In My Life as well as the contemporary pop hits Budapest by GeorgeEzra and Seasons (Waiting On You) by Future Islands The Complete Ukulele Player Songbook 2 brings so many top hits of the pop and rock world to your Ukulele. Not only this but a further selectionof traditional tunes are included like Auld Lang Syne Greensleeves and The House Of The Rising Sun letting you learn those old favourites that everyone is sure toknow. All songs in the Complete Ukulele Player Songbook 2 are arranged for Ukulele and Voice letting you strum and sing on your own or with a big group. Full lyrics are included aswell as Ukulele chord boxes and suggested strumming patterns ensuring you nail every word and chord of these songs that are great fun to play as well as helping you progress on the instrument. The songbook is accessible andenjoyable fitting such a fun and popular instrument as the Uke. The surge in popularity of these accessible instruments in recent years means old favourites like the songs in this book have fresh lives breathed into them and