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Oh Susanna for ukulele

Posted on January 8, 2025 by Anne Ku

Oh Susanna in C major lead sheet for ukulele arranged by Anne Ku Continue reading →

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Ukulele exercise for waltz accompaniment

Posted on January 7, 2025 by Anne Ku

Original exercise to accompany waltzes for high G ukulele by Anne Ku Continue reading →

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Accompaniment in 3/4 time for high G ukulele

Posted on January 7, 2025 by Anne Ku

So far in my daily music writing project I have arranged two pieces in 3/4 time. Both pieces are in minor keys. Both can be accompanied as a waltz or lullaby or ballad. What does this mean for playing on … Continue reading →

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Auld Lang Syne in F for low G ukulele

Posted on January 4, 2025 by Anne Ku

Anne Ku arranges the timeless Auld Lang Syne for ukulele in F and C major with playalong videos and sheet music excerpts Continue reading →

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On Top of Spaghetti in C for high G ukulele

Posted on January 3, 2025 by Anne Ku

On Top of Spaghetti is a parody on the traditional tune of “On Top of Old Smokey” accompanied as a waltz or ballad with three chords, arranged for easy and fun fingerstyle ukulele chord melody instrumental solo by Anne Ku, with video and tabs. Continue reading →

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Left Hand Techniques for ukulele

Posted on January 3, 2025 by Anne Ku

Left Hand Technique (LHT) refers to using the fretting hand and fingers to produce sound on the ukulele, guitar, or other string instruments. Continue reading →

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Auld Lang Syne for high G ukulele

Posted on January 2, 2025 by Anne Ku

Auld Lang Syne in G major arranged for high G ukulele as lead sheet and chord melody (instrumental solo) with video Continue reading →

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Greensleeves or What Child Is This for ukulele

Posted on January 2, 2025 by Anne Ku

Greensleeves or What Child Is This in Em and Fm for high G ukulele as lead sheet and chord melody arrangement Continue reading →

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Read Rotate Repeat

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Anne Ku

Read Rotate Repeat for guitar and other plucked instruments to sightread ensemble music Continue reading →

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Ukulele Fall 2024 Course

Posted on October 11, 2024 by Anne Ku

Ukulele course in-person and in-Zoom in Boston, Massachusetts Fall 2024 Continue reading →

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