Jazz Funk Soul Classics For Ukulele

The Ukulele is one of the most versatile little instruments ever invented — and here’s the proof. Jazz, Funk & Soul Classics For Ukulele contains 30 classics, specially arranged with Ukulele accompaniment, full lyrics and chord boxes. This songbook features hits by Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Earth Wind & Fire, Bill Withers and many more. Tune up, choose your own personal favourites and start playing and singing now. Songlist: - Abraham, Martin & John [Marvin Gaye] - Across 110th Street [Bobby Womack] - Aht Uh Mi Hed [Shuggie Otis] - California Soul [Marlena Shaw] - (Fallin' Like) Dominoes [Donald Byrd] - Easy [The Commodores] - Family Affair [Sly & The Family Stone] - I Get The Sweetest Feeling [Jackie Wilson] - I Had A Talk With My Man Last Night [Mitty Collier] - I Thought It Was You [Herbie Hancock] - I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free [Nina Simone] - Just The Two Of Us [Bill Withers] - Lady Day & John Coltrane [Gil Scott-Heron] - Let’s Stay Together [Al Green] - Let's Groove [Earth Wind & Fire] - Lovin' You [Minnie Riperton] - Midnight At The Oasis [Maria Muldaur] - Midnight Train To Georgia [Gladys Knight & The Pips] - Ordinary Joe [Terry Callier] - Sir Duke [Stevie Wonder] - Spanish Harlem [Aretha Franklin] - Strawberry Letter 23 [Brothers Johnson] - Summer Breeze [The Isley Brothers] - Sunny [Bobby Hebb] - Super Freak [Rick James] - Teardrops [Womack & Womack] - The Fez [Steely Dan] - The 'In' Crowd [Dobie Gray] - Theme from 'Shaft' [Isaac Hayes] - We Are Family [Sister Sledge]

For beginning musicians, Alfred's Easy series is the fast track to developing a repertoire of well-known and fun-to-play songs, while more experienced players will find an excellent resource of favorite songs. The Easy Hits Ukulele format provides melody, chords, and lyrics for easy "strum and sing" performance---plus suggested strum patterns and TAB for any integral "hook" parts. This Standards and Jazz edition features timeless songs from the Great American Songbook, such as "Ain't Misbehavin'," "Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue," "I'm in the Mood for Love," "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)," "Over the Rainbow," "Take the 'A' Train," and many more! Titles: * Ain't Misbehavin' * At Last * All of Me * Blue Moon * Breezin' * Caravan * Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me * Don't Get Around Much Anymore * Emily * Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue * Gentle Rain * Good Morning, Heartache * Here's That Rainy Day * I'm in the Mood for Love * In a Sentimental Mood * In Your Own Sweet Way * Invitation * It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) * Just Friends * Laura * Lush Life * Misty * Moonglow * Moonlight in Vermont * Moonlight Serenade * More Than You Know * My Foolish Heart * Theme from New York, New York * Nice 'n' Easy * On Green Dolphin Street * Over the Rainbow * Polka Dots and Moonbeams * Prelude to a Kiss * Satin Doll * The Shadow of Your Smile * Softly, As I Leave You * Solitude * Stardust * Stars Fell on Alabama * Stompin' at the Savoy * Straighten Up and Fly Right * Street of Dreams * Take Five * Take the "A" Train * This Masquerade * Try a Little Tenderness * What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life? * What's New? * You Must Believe in Spring * You Stepped Out of a Dream

Just for Fun: Swing Jazz Ukulele is designed for your total enjoyment. Each featured song is arranged in the authentic early jazz-era style, simplified just enough to keep it fun and easy, yet musically very satisfying. Standard notation, TAB, chords, lyrics, and a chord dictionary are included. Plus, guitar, mandolin, and banjo books with matching arrangements are available---just for fun! Titles: *Ain't Misbehavin' *Blue Moon *Bye Bye Blackbird *Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue *I'll See You in My Dreams *I'm in the Mood for Love *It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) *Makin' Whoopee *More Than You Know *Singin' in the Rain *Stars Fell on Alabama *When You're Smiling

Get your ukulele journey under way today with this complete book of fun and easy tunes! This is the perfect songbook for beginners as every song has been transposed in a simple, easy-to-follow way. From classic all-time greats to modern hits and folk tunes, there is something for all players. You'll find that it's never been easier to learn how to play ukulele. In this book we will cover: • Basics of music theory • Musical terms • How to play and care for the ukulele • History of the ukulele • The anatomy of the ukulele • Ukulele chords • Ukulele scales • Songwriting tips • The values of the musical process Learning how to play the ukulele is not just fun; it’s also a great way to unwind and destress after a hard day at work. You’ll be the hit of every party or special occasion when you master the techniques inside Ukulele For Beginners!

The Little Black Songbook returns with Classic Songs For Ukulele - A huge selection of songs from the biggest names in pop and rock, each with complete lyrics and chords. This handy songbook is perfect for any aspiring ukulele strummer, ideal for group singalongs, a spot of busking or simply to expand your ukulele repertoire in an easy-to-learn way. This little book includes: - Big Yellow Taxi [Joni Mitchell] - Bohemian Like You [The Dandy Warhols] - Brown Eyed Girl [Van Morrison] - California Dreamin’ [The Mamas & The Papas] - Common People [Pulp] - Folsom Prison Blues [Johnny Cash] - Hallelujah [Leonard Cohen] - Imagine [John Lennon] - Jolene [Dolly Parton] - Killing Me Softly With His Song [Roberta Flack] - Layla [Eric Clapton] - Movin’ On Up [Primal Scream] - Mrs Robinson [Simon & Garfunkel] - Redemption Song [Bob Marley] - Space Oddity [David Bowie] - Summer Of 69 [Bryan Adams] - The A Team [Ed Sheeran] - The Man Who Sold The World [Nirvana] - The Passenger [Iggy Pop] - There Is A Light That Never Goes Out [The Smiths] - These Boots Are Made For Walking [Nancy Sinatra] - Try A Little Tenderness [Otis Redding] - Twist And Shout [The Beatles] - Waterloo Sunset [The Kinks] - Wild World [Cat Stevens] - Ziggy Stardust [David Bowie] And many, many more!

(Fretted). Play along with your favorite tunes from the Beatles, Elvis, Johnny Cash, Woody Guthrie, Simon & Garfunkel, and more! The songs are presented in the order of difficulty, beginning with simple rhythms and melodies and ending with chords and notes up the neck. You can also strum and sing along using the provided lyrics and ukulele chord diagrams. Songs include: I Walk the Line * Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da * Tom Dooley * We Shall Overcome * Your Cheatin' Heart * and more.

Over 30 of the greatest jazz songs ever, specially arranged for ukulele. Includes full lyrics, strumming patterns and ukulele chord diagrams.

(Ukulele). 25 jazz standards are presented in arrangements for the ukulele, including: As Time Goes By * Fly Me to the Moon (In Other Words) * How High the Moon * Isn't It Romantic? * The Lady Is a Tramp * My Foolish Heart * A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square * On the Sunny Side of the Street * Summertime * Tangerine * What'll I Do? * and more. Includes a bonus mouth trumpet lesson because playing uke is even more fun when you add the melody on trumpet, using only your voice!