An excerpt from the book “Famous Solos & Duets for the ‘Ukulele” edited and arranged by John King
THE METHODS
One Hawaiian who believed the ‘ukulele was “not an invention but rather a creation” was Ernest Ka‘ai (1881-1962), the “most eminent of Hawaiian musicians” and arguably the most influential musical figure in Hawai‘i in the first quarter of the 20th century. A gifted performer on many instruments including the mandolin, guitar and ‘ukulele, Ka‘ai was also an impressario, teacher, publisher and recording artist and he owned an ‘ukulele manufacturing company. Known in …

by Jerry Moore
Anyone can learn to play the ukulele, and play it well. No previous knowledge of music is necessary. Strum and pick both harmonies and melodies. First Lessons Ukulele provides a simple approach for learning how to play the ukulele without reading music. From the most basic necessities, such as holding the uke properly and forming simple chords, up to more advanced techniques, which include transposing, using second and third position chords, and picking and strumming melody solos. Companion CD/DVD included.
• No previous music knowledge necessary.
• Strum and pick …

by Ian Whitcomb
This collection for ukulele brings back many favorite songs and ballads from the Roaring Twenties, plus several songs taken from the notebooks of Al Brown, an itinerant performer active in the period. These songs were featured in the motion pictures The Cat’s Meow and Last Call. The music is presented in lead sheet form with melody lines, chord symbols, and lyrics. Photos and artwork from the 1920s enhance the presentation. The music on the companion CD is performed by Ian Whitcomb with his various bands and orchestras.
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by Norm Jones
The format used in this book was developed by Norm Jones, a self-taught, non-music reading ukulele enthusiast. Norm was unable to find the songs that he wanted in just a lyric/chord format so he developed his own. He later added thematic graphics to make the sheets more attractive. The music is not provided, so it is necessary that the player know the tune. However, this is a great format for people who either play, or would like to play, the ukulele but don’t read music. The novelty of …

by Neil Griffin
These chord-melody solos have been arranged for solo ukulele playing. Tunes include Aloha Oe, When the Saints Go Marching In, Bill Bailey, The Sheik of Araby, By the Light of the Silvery Moonlight, and many more. All in standard notation and tablature with companion recordings of each tune including guitar accompaniment.
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Aloha OE.mp3 | Hail, Hail the Gangs all Here.mp3

Hail, Hail the Gangs All Here