The fourth book in Pick Pluck Play! Series of fingerstyle ukulele opens with the chromatic Plight of the Wasp’s Sting, just in time for Halloween. These 12 pieces are around the same level as the twelve pieces in the previous book — Book 3. You’re probably asking, “How do you decide which is more challenging to play?” What are the factors that determine the skill level of a piece? This book will be published early in 2026.

Table of Contents
- Wasp’s Sting – a spin off of Flight of the Bumble Bee and then some
- Bella Italia – arpeggiated piece
- What’s a Whirlwind Waltz: a merger of What’s It Waltz and Whirlwind Waltz
- Waltz Down the C Again
- Waltz Up the Neck – variations of the tune from Book 1 Waltz Up the Neck 3 Chord Thursday
- Hemiole Guacamole – 6/8 vs 3/4 time
- Thrice Blinded by Mice – a familiar song played in an unfamiliar way
- Glistening Glass – minimalistic elements
- Thumb Through All That – the right thumb fingerpicks the entire piece
- Roman Hands & Russian Fingers
- Suss the Suss – suspended chords; strum; fingerpick
- Waltz for Chief Noda
This book of twelve progressive pieces for high G ukulele (with chords for accompaniment or dueting) will be released at the World Wasp Day workshop in Zoom.
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