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Tag Archives: chords
Err on the G String
“Err on the G string” for high G ukulele by Anne Ku opens with the entrance of the famous Bach motif but quickly shifts to something else. Continue reading
Rein in the Rain for high G ukulele
“Rain in the Rein” for high G ukulele is a new piece in minor keys for instrumental solo or duet by Anne Ku Continue reading
Waltz Down the C Again for high G ukulele
“Waltz Down the C Again” looks just like “Waltz Down the C” for high G ukulele but it’s more challenging. Continue reading
B-A-C-H in a Waltz for high G ukulele
B-A-C-H in a Waltz by Anne Ku can be played as a duet or solo on ukulele. It includes chromatic elements. Continue reading
Tweak the Twinkle for high G ukulele
“Tweak the Twinkle” for high G ukulele by Anne Ku is a variation on the famous tune with chords for accompaniment. Continue reading
Gallop on First for high G ukulele
“Gallop on First” for high G ukulele is similar to “Wander on One” by Anne Ku with a few missing notes and a different time signature. Continue reading
Skip the Second for high G ukulele
“Skip the Second” by Anne Ku deliberately makes use of notes on the second fret of the high G ukulele. Continue reading
Harmonizing B-A-C-H
Harmonizing the four notes that correspond to the letters B-A-C-H is a musical puzzle and challenge on the high G ukulele. Continue reading
Snake Eyes for high G ukulele
In preparation for the Chinese New Year of the Snake in January 2025, Anne Ku renamed her composition “Year of the Snake” to “Snake Eyes.” This piece, part of her Chinese Zodiac Suite for high G ukulele, explores twelve pentatonic scales and harmonization possibilities, enhancing performance opportunities for duets. Continue reading
Sacred Cow for high G ukulele
Sacred Cow is the title of the new piece in Anne Ku’s Chinese Zodiac Suite, short pentatonic pieces, one for each animal sign. Continue reading