Ukulele Music & Song Books
Here are 42 all-time favourite traditional songs that are ideal for ukulele accompaniment!
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.
From Lute to Uke: Early Music for Ukulele is a collection of 24 pieces of early lute music brilliantly arranged for the ukulele by classical guitarist and uke player, Tony Mizen. All arrangements are for GCEA-tuning and include ukulele tablature as well as music notation. A CD is included with delightful performances of all the arrangements by Mr. Mizen, which is enjoyable listening all by itself. Also featured is a brief history of the lute and each of the individual pieces.
This book contains easy Ukulele arrangements of 45 favourite Christmas songs, complete with background notes and performance hints and tips.
Songs include: All I Want For Christmas Is You, Away In A Manger, Blue Christmas, The Coventry Carol, Fairytale Of New York, The First Nowell, Happy Xmas (War Is Over) and many more!
Melody, lyrics and chord diagrams for 17 Eilish songs in standard G-C-E-A tuning for ukulele: Bad Guy • 8 • Everything I Wanted • Lovely • No Time to Die • Ocean Eyes • Party Favor • Wish You Were Gay • and more.
Winner of the 2021 Best Tools for Schools award for Best Book for Beginners! Anyone who's attended a Jake Shimabukuro concert or workshop knows how amiable and charismatic he is, not to mention what a remarkable ukulele player he is! With all of these abilities, it's no wonder he's great with kids, too. In Ukulele for Young Beginners, this master of modern ukulele inspires and excites kids with their first step into a lifetime of making music. For classroom or home learning, this unique book includes complete online video lessons where Jake personally helps young kids start playing the ukulele with simple lessons and fun activities that will have even the youngest players strumming some of their favorite songs by the end of the book. The videos are accessed online, for download or streaming, using the unique code provided in each book.
From the author of Mel Bay's best-selling book, Learn to Play Fingerstyle Solos for Ukulele, we are proud to present, Favorite Fingerstyle Solos for Ukulele. This book and accompanying audio offer a variety of fingerstyle solos for the ukulele. The music stretches across several styles, including Hawaiian, ragtime, bossa nova, and classical. The solos progress in difficulty, and tips on technique are included along the way. More advanced arrangements introduce chord inversions and different rhythmic approaches for the right hand. Thirty-three arrangements are presented in standard notation and tablature. Transposition charts are included for baritone ukulele. Includes accessto online audio.
Strum Together songbooks feature melody, lyrics, and chord diagrams for five popular folk instruments displayed together in an easy-to-use format. With this edition, you can play 47 Dylan classics on ukulele, baritone ukulele, guitar, mandolin, and/or banjo! This is a great resource for stringed instrument players who are ready to experience the fun of making music together. Songs include: All Along the Watchtower · All I Really Want to Do · Blowin' in the Wind · Forever Young · Girl from the North Country · Gotta Serve Somebody · A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall · Highway 61 Revisited · It Ain't Me, Babe · Jokerman · Just like a Woman · Knockin' on Heaven's Door · Lay, Lady, Lay · Like a Rolling Stone · Maggie's Farm · Mr. Tambourine Man · Quinn, the Eskimo (The Mighty Quinn) · Tangled up in Blue · The Times They Are A-Changin' · and more.
Unlock the joy of Clawhammer strumming with this latest addition to the First 50 series! Whether you're a beginner or seasoned strummer, this book offers a blend of traditional, folk, pop, country, rock, and bluegrass favorites. Learn the essentials with a detailed clawhammer lesson by renowned ukulele educator Lil' Rev, or jump right in and enjoy clear arrangements with standard notation, tab, lyrics, and chord diagrams. Transform your playing and let the clawhammer strum shine! Songs include: Ain't No Sunshine · Ballad of Jed Clampett · Blowin' in the Wind · The Crawdad Song · Folsom Prison Blues · The House of the Rising Sun · Keep on the Sunny Side · Oh! Susanna · Runnin' Down a Dream · Teach Your Children · Wagon Wheel · You've Got to Hide Your Love Away · and more!
Collected in this songbook are 21 Easy Hits For Ukulele, specially arranged in easy keys with easy chord shapes so that everyone can play this fantastic range of contemporary hits and classic pop tunes.
The great thing about the Ukulele is its sheer versatility, allowing you to put a fresh spin on an old favourite, or play a contemporary pop song with a twist. From classic songs like Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison and ABBA's Fernando to Cat Stevens' Wild World and Shirley Bassey's Big Spender, these evergreen pop tunes are sure to sound new and exciting when played on a Ukulele.
Every song in 21 Easy Hits For Ukulele features full lyrics, Ukulele chord boxes and rhythm patterns for easy strumming. The arrangements are in easy keys that allow you to pick up these tunes as quickly as possible while still sounding great. A brief guide to tuning your Ukulele and how to read chord boxes can be found at the beginning of the book, too.
A fantastic selection of contemporary pop hits are also included, such as Happy by Pharrell Williams, Thinking Out Loud by Ed Sheeran as well as the incredible Stay With Me by Sam Smith. Once you've mastered all 21 songs, you'll have a wide variety of great songs, old and new, under your belt. Whether you want to strum in the park or just play for your own pleasure, 21 Easy Hits For Ukulele is full of great tunes that are well-suited to the unique sound of the Uke.
Here are 28 all-time favourite that are ideal for Ukulele accompaniment!
Complete with lyrics and chord boxes, this collection is the ideal way to improve your Uke skills by playing real songs that everyone can sing!
What could be more enjoyable than sitting in the sun and strumming some of your favourite Beach Boys tunes on your Uke? This folio features 20 favourites.
Here are 17 all-time favourite chart hits that are ideal for ukulele accompaniment.
Rodgers & Hammerstein For Ukulele allows you to play 20 classic show tunes from this beloved songwriting duo on your uke!
14 of Adele's best known songs arranged for Ukulele, drawn from both of her massively successful albums 19 and 21. This exclusive songbook includes chord symbols, Ukulele chord boxes and complete lyrics for each song.
50 popular songs for ukulele players of all levels. Includes Hawaiian songs, popular standards, classic Western, Stephen Foster, more: "The Aba Daba Honeymoon," "After the Ball," "I'm Always Chasing Rainbows," "Hot Lips," "Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue," "Gentle Annie," "Maikai Waipio," "Linger Awhile," "Whispering," "Ja-Da," "China Boy," "The Colorado Trail," "Old Folks At Home," "Sweet Lei Lehua," more. Includes a chord chart and a section on holding and strumming the ukulele. Melody in note/tab with chord symbols and lyrics
The Ed Sheeran Ukulele Chord Songbook is a collection featuring all of Ed Sheeran's songs from both of his chart-topping albums, arranged for Ukulele. With 35 songs arranged from the actual recordings, in the original keys, this songbook is the perfect collection for anyone looking to learn Ed Sheeran on the Ukulele.
Featuring all of Sheeran's biggest hits from his first album '+' and his follow up effort 'X', the Ed Sheeran Ukulele Chord Songbook includes The A Team, All Of The Stars, I See Fire, Lego House and Thinking Out Loud. With the hottest hit singles and every single other track from both albums, the songbook boasts complete lyrics, chord symbols and chord boxes, helping you to perform your own versions as accurately as possible.
The acoustic brilliance of Ed Sheeran's two albums perfectly translates to the sound of the Ukulele. Whether it's playing along to the records, having a singalong at a party, or just practising in the park, the quickfire lyrics and rhythmic strumming lends itself very well to the portability and bright sound of the instrument.
The Ed Sheeran Ukulele Chord Songbook is the ideal collection for any Ed Sheeran fan wishing to learn all of the pop prince's catchy tunes on their Uke. 35 songs from his two studio albums will definitely keep you strumming and singing for hours.
With the Three-Chord Christmas Songbook you will need only minimal playing skills and three chords–G, C, and D7–to accompany each song in this great book. The jam-packed book is invaluable for all beginning musicians, casual musicians, teachers, family bands, and performers. Melody, lyrics, and chords are included for all songs.
A fantastic collection of classic songs everyone knows, specially arranged for beginners, so pick up your ukulele and play!
The Ukulele Play-Along Series has been created to help you to play your favourite songs quickly and easily, with incredible backing tracks to help you sound like a bona fide pro!
Justin Bieber For Ukulele contains sheet music for 14 songs, arranged for Ukulele, in standard music notation with lyrics from teen pop sensation Justin Bieber.
This songbook includes As Long as You Love Me, Baby, Boyfriend, Never Say Never and more.