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- Star of the County Down for high G ukulele – with slurs and strums February 3, 2026
- We Shall Overcome on high G ukulele January 19, 2026
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Colin Tribe’s new book offers new possibilities for ukulele players who aspire to fingerpick their way through thirty of the most popular songs of all time. These chord melody arrangements show a variety of ways the high G ukulele can be used for instrumental solo or duet (such as chord accompaniment and melodic fingerpicking) . […]
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Star of the County Down for high G ukulele – with slurs and strums
A fast and playful arrangement from my upcoming Pick Pluck Play! Valentine’s Day Special Edition. This one‑page version of “Star of County Down” for high‑G ukulele is packed with slurs, strums, and left‑hand techniques that keep the melody dancing. A cheerful glimpse of the love‑themed collection I’m racing to finish! Continue reading
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Suss the Suss for high G ukulele
“Suss the Suss” for high G ukulele uses the same strum pattern to traverse through different suspended chords in one page. Continue reading
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Z Before A
“Z Before A” is a study in left hand fingering to switch between easy chords and right hand strumming with accents. Continue reading
Ukulele exercise for waltz accompaniment
Original exercise to accompany waltzes for high G ukulele by Anne Ku Continue reading
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