Klassische Musik mit der Ukulele, Volume 2: Das klinget so herrlich

This PDF e-book contains adaptions of 25 classical music pieces for ukulele in GCEA tuning (with high G string).

The e-book is sold as a bundle, which contains three different versions:

  • A booklet with solo arrangements, like in volume 1. PDF example page
  • A “Spielheft” booklet with melody score, chords, and some lyrics (not for all tunes).
    PDF example page
  • A “Tabulatur” booklet with simplified tabs for the melody and fret diagrams for the chords.
    PDF example page

Another booklet complements the “Spielheft”, thereby all pieces can be accompanied in their original key. A complementary booklet contains general hints and performance notes for all solo arrangements.

Basically, this e-book is suited for all kinds of ukulele players: Beginners, pros, solo players and rhythm players. The level of difficulty is very diverse. The solo arrangements are generally a bit more demanding than the “Spielheft” or the “Tabulatur” booklet. However, there are also some very easy solo arrangements. The most difficult piece (The Queen of the Night) is a challenge even for skilled players, though.

Within each chapter, the pieces are roughly assorted by difficulty. The chapters will always start with the easiest pieces.

(Please note that the MP3 and video recordings are not always 100% identical with the arrangements. However they always represent very well how the respective arrangement can be played with the ukulele.)

Contents:

Renaissance

1 – The Squirrel’s Toy
2 – Villanella
3 – The King of Denmark’s Galliard
4 – Almande le Pied de cheval
5 – Tourdion (Video)
6 – Wilson’s Wilde (Video)
7 – Mr. Dowland’s Midnight (Video)
8 – Se l’aura spira tutta vezzosa (Video)

Folk and Romanticism

9 – Stenka Razin
10 – Dark Eyes (Video)
11 – Kalinka
12 – Plaisir d’amour
13 – Barcarolle
14 – Blind Mary

Fernando Sor

15 – Opus 60, №1 (Video)
16 – Opus 60, №2
17 – Opus 60, №3
18 – Opus 60, №4

The Magic Flute

19 – How strong is thy magic tone
20 – The birdcatcher am I (Video)
21 – That sounds so glorious (Video)
22 – The Queen of the Night

Johann Sebastian Bach

23 – Now all the woods are sleeping
24 – Edifying thoughts of a tobacco smoker
25 – Air Italien