Category Archives: sheet music

Dido’s Lament for ukulele

Posted on January 29, 2018 by Anne Ku

Dido’s Lament is one of the saddest but most beautiful arias, sung by a woman grieving over a broken heart before she dies. Such is the famous lament of Dido, Queen of Carthage, when her beloved Aeneas leaves her for … Continue reading →

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Auld Lang Syne for ukulele

Posted on January 22, 2018 by Anne Ku

Auld Lang Syne for ukulele arranged by Anne Ku for low G and high G ukulele as we welcome the new year and good on Burns’ Night Continue reading →

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Annie’s Song in C for ukulele

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Anne Ku

When I was growing up on the island of Okinawa, I listened to John Denver whose songs of love, nature, and beauty described my childhood. I took a personal interest in “Annie’s Song” identifying myself with the name. When I … Continue reading →

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Easy peasy ukulele duet on open strings

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Anne Ku

After arranging music for easy piano solo and duets for several years, I am now developing material for teaching the ukulele to complete beginners. It’s an eye-opener to observe how quickly, after a short introduction to this four-stringed instrument, one … Continue reading →

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Only You by Yazoo for ukulele and four-part harmony

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Anne Ku

During Freshman orientation week, I heard the Pitchforks sing a song that was so beautiful that I spent the rest of my life looking for the sheet music. When I eventually found a copy with piano accompaniment, I begged my … Continue reading →

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Opus: Live is Life for ukulele

Posted on June 19, 2017 by Anne Ku

On my first trip to Europe, I heard a song in the Greek islands that roused me to get up and dance. Because I heard it everywhere, it became the single defining song of my first backpacking trip as an independent solo … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday chord melody arrangement for ukulele

Posted on June 10, 2017 by Anne Ku

A chord melody arrangement is one in which the melody (of a song) is embedded in the chord. While you can play the melody separately from the harmony, the idea is that the notes you need for the melody is … Continue reading →

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From concert to entertainment: Earth Day celebrations

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Anne Ku

When does a concert turn into entertainment?

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Marmie (Birmingham, May 1998 – London, April 11, 2017)

Posted on April 13, 2017 by Anne Ku

“My cat died last night,” I texted my friend who owns four dogs and two cats in Denver. “I didn’t know you had a cat,” she responded. “I don’t. I gave him away years ago.” I can’t remember when exactly I … Continue reading →

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New music to calm your soul: Giovanni Allevi

Posted on December 18, 2016 by Anne Ku

The piano solo music of Giovanni Allevi is so addictive that I had to find the sheet music and play it. Once I got started, I couldn’t stop. It’s like an ear worm that digs into the core of you. 

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