IMPORTANT POINT: Sometimes a uke or guitar chord will NOT precisely match the chord notation above the music. HAVE YOU NOTICED?: Often the uke chords are voiced on three strings instead of all four so that they don’t conflict with the melody. Ukulele is a great “gateway” instrument for other stringed instruments. Go for it! Mix and match be creative!ĬONSIDER: If you are able to play melodies on the uke you should also be able to play the guitar. Maybe you’re strumming Uke 4 chords but you want to plug in a countermelody bit from Uke 2 for two measures. IDEA: You can switch back and forth between different parts while you play a song. PONDER THIS: Studying the Full Score will give you perspective and insights into how the different instrumental parts work together in the ensemble. If you find Uke 2 too difficult to play, try one of the other uke parts.

NOTE: Ukes 1 and 2 stand alone as a duet. If you’re a beginner just trying to figure this stuff out, start with this song: “Play the music, not the instrument.” ― Author Unknown “To play a wrong note is insignificant to play without passion is inexcusable.” ― Ludwig van Beethoven “When you play, never mind who listens to you.” ― Robert Schmann It was the best thing in my life.” ― Jeff Buckley It was my mother… It was my father… It was my plaything.

“I was captured by music at a really early age. Take some time and avail yourself of the resources we have to offer on this website!Īlso click on our TUTORIALS page for useful playing and practicing tips. These are easy uke and guitar songs that should help you get started on your musical career! Most of our music has multiple parts for ukulele and guitar because our emphasis is on playing together, so find a partner and form a duet! Add another and you’ve got a full-sounding trio! Add yet another, and a singer, and you’ve got a band!Īttention Music Teachers!:Our music is highly adaptable for study and performance by large ensembles. It’s touching the soul of another person without ever touching the flesh.” ― Courtney M. “There is something intimate about playing a duet. “Endeavour to play easy pieces well and with elegance that is better than to play difficult pieces badly.” ― Robert Schumann, Advice to Young Musicians “If you cannot teach me to fly, teach me to sing!” ― J.M. Uke & Guitar – Lyrics & Chords – Tablature – Audio Samples – Solos – Duets – Trios – Ensembles

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