Ellen S. Whitaker Knihy

A beautiful variety of traditional Jewish melodies arranged for classical or fingerstyle guitar. 20 solos and 6 duets. Sephardic, Yiddish, Israeli and Oriental folk songs, as well as Chassidic tunes, Klezmer tunes and music originally sung by Cantors. Intermediate and advanced level, with a few pieces included that can be enjoyed also by less experienced players. Annotations and Performance Notes for each piece, providing historical and/or cultural perspective as well as technical guidance. An Appendix (with Glossary) discusses in considerable detail Jewish scales and modes. A Bibliography and Discography are also provided. Praised by Steve Marsh of Classical Guitar magazine and by Judith Pinnolis of Brandeis University and Jewish Music Web Center among others.

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Featuring a collection of beloved traditional Christmas tunes, this book offers arrangements for classical or fingerstyle baritone ukulele. Suitable for both easy and intermediate players, it presents music in standard notation and tablature, complete with a notation key. With twenty-one festive pieces, this resource is perfect for those looking to enhance their holiday music repertoire.

Featuring 41 accessible pieces, this collection offers a mix of popular classical melodies and beloved folk tunes from diverse traditions. Each arrangement is designed with simple textures and comfortable keys, making it ideal for baritone ukulele players seeking enjoyable and easy-to-play music.

The book features a diverse collection of melodies from Jewish traditions, encompassing both secular and sacred tunes. It includes popular Sephardic and Eastern European folk tunes, Hasidic and Klezmer music, as well as liturgical songs. The arrangements cater to all skill levels, offering simple melodies with lyrics and chords, classical-style solos, and collaborative pieces such as lengthy duets and a trio, making it suitable for various musical settings.

Fourty-four familiar pieces (folk tunes and classical music) arranged for ukulele (low G). There are 42 solos and 2 duets. All music is presented in both standard notation and tablature. The level of expertise necessary to play the pieces varies widely, from easy to advanced, with most falling into the intermediate range. The pieces are loosely arranged from easier to more challenging. This book may be previewed at EllenWhitakerGuitar.com/ukulele-music.html With the goal of providing an interesting variety, the book includes instrumental arrangements of traditional folk tunes from a variety of origins, a ragtime piece by Scott Joplin, a klezmer tune, an original blues tune, and arrangements of classical pieces by various well-loved composers. Some of the classical pieces are adaptations for ukulele of popular guitar or lute works that many classical guitar students are familiar with, including professional level repertoire. Other classical pieces in this volume were originally written for sizable ensembles or keyboard instruments and are arranged here for solo ukulele. A Glossary and a Notation Key are provided.