Ukulele books
50 Miniature Studies for Ukulele
Short pieces to progress from novice to master fingerpicker
50 Miniature Studies for Ukulele is a set of short pieces, about one minute long each, created by Choan Gálvez to develop a variety of musical performance abilities and fingerpicking techniques.
These studies are written for C6 re-entrant tuning and can be played on any ukulele size within a range of 12 frets.
Anthology of Alternate Ukulele Tunings
Twelve originals in seven alternate tunings
While Hawaiian slack key guitar masters use a great variety of alternate tunings, ukulele players are usually stuck in major sixth tunings (albeit in differing pitches, and linear or re-entrant). Retuning a couple of strings—or even just one—can help one discover new sonic worlds, makes some elusive voicings possible, and, in general, stimulates inspiration.
In this volume, Choan Gálvez introduces seven alternate tunings you can work on using a regular low G string set.
Brevities
Twelve original short pieces for baritone ukulele
Brevities is a collection of short solo pieces for baritone ukulele aimed at the intermediate fingerpicker. In this set Choan Gálvez profits from the extended range, the sustain, and the resonance that this instrument and its tuning provide.
Styles go from renaissance inspiration to Brazilian choro, melancholic waltzes to exciting ragtime.
Eight Rags a Week
Original ragtime music for re-entrant ukulele
Ragtime on the ukulele is always big fun! In this collection of eight original ragtime inspired pieces, syncopated melodies dance over alternating basses.
Fiesta Mayor
Folk tunes heard in Aragon arranged for low G ukulele
Twelve delightful arrangements of traditional music from Aragon, Spain.
For Four Fingers
Reach the dusty end of the fretboard, one fret at a time
For Four Fingers is a collection of ten one-minute pieces for re-entrant ukulele. They are, mostly, simple melodies where the movement of the fretting hand has been intentionally restricted to the four frets at reach in a single position.
Lullabies for Astronauts
Soothing music for solo ukulele
A collection of original lullabies for solo ukulele in re-entrant tuning, available as a digital release (set of mp3 files plus PDF tablature book) and print edition (CD audio plus 21 x 21 cm stapled book).
May the Low 4th
Twelve originals for low G ukulele
A collection of twelve original pieces for ukulele in linear tuning, grading from apt-for-novices to mastery challenges, ranging from soft waltzes and Renaissance style pieces to tango, samba and ragtime.
Waltz in Progress
Twelve original waltzes for solo ukulele
A collection of 12 original waltzes for solo ukulele written by Choan Gálvez. Difficulty ranges from fairly basic fingerpicking to advanced playing. Styles include classical, romantic, jazz and even latin-american grooves and avant-garde harmonizations, but always within the realm of ternary rhythms. Shall we dance?
Songs Mathilda Taught Me
Four waltzes and a polka
A set of tunes that were revealed when the author got his hands on a rather unique five-string ukulele. The arrangements in this book work great on low G, high G, and, of course, five-string instruments. The waltzes are enjoyable and very rewarding to play, while the polka provides a bit more of challenge.