A single melody can generate many pieces of music. Likewise, a chord progression can spawn many melodies. Changing a few chords in the “Waltz Down the C” I get a different piece. Can you spot the difference?
For every melody I write, I can write several versions of the piece:
- lead sheet with or without chords
- chord melody version (instrumental solo)
- reharmonization i.e. different chords for the same melody
- different ways to accompany: block chords (strums), broken chords (arpeggio, etc)
- different keys
- different time signature
“Waltz Down the C Again” is slightly more challenging to play than “Waltz Down the C.”
Using the correct left hand fingering determines the smoothness and ease of transition. It’s important to mark the best fingering for you.
Pick! Pluck! Play!
The last page “Ukulele Chords” of the new book contains a table of ukulele chord diagrams ordered alphabetically for the chords used in the book.
I’m thrilled about releasing these two books as a precursors (prerequisite) to the 12 Chinese Zodiac Suite, which contains three skill levels.
I am recording all my new compositions in the 100 Days of Ukulele 2025 project. To me, this challenge means uploading a new video recording of a new piece each consecutive day from 1st March to 8th June 2025.
For other recent compositions and arrangements by Anne Ku, please visit the Daily Music Writing Project or scroll through the consecutive blog posts.
