Songbook with 30 songs by Turlough O'Carolan - notated for flatpicking with the ukulele. Turlough O'Carolan (1670-1738) was an Irish composer and harpist. At the age of 18, he contracted smallpox and went blind. He then learned to play the harp and began composing. His works were influenced by both traditional Irish music and courtly European Baroque music. With over 200 known compositions, he is still considered Ireland's greatest national composer.
He also coined the word "Planxty, " which refers to musical greetings and songs of thanks in honor of his hosts and supporters. Flatpicking is a playing technique on stringed instruments, primarily the guitar. But this simple melody playing with a plectrum is also becoming increasingly popular on the ukulele. This songbook series, with various genres, is dedicated to this ever-growing community. The melodies were notated using the internationally known tablature notation for string instruments - no knowledge of music is necessary.
The sounds are available online in a sound player with adjustable playback speed. Videos with brief playing instructions, including a sample song, and explanations of various playing effects are also available online. The web address and access information are in the book (see table of contents - "Sounds online"). For intermediate to advanced players.
Songbook with 30 songs by Turlough O'Carolan - notated for flatpicking with the ukulele. Turlough O'Carolan (1670-1738) was an Irish composer and harpist. At the age of 18, he contracted smallpox and went blind. He then learned to play the harp and began composing. His works were influenced by both traditional Irish music and courtly European Baroque music. With over 200 known compositions, he is still considered Ireland's greatest national composer.
He also coined the word "Planxty, " which refers to musical greetings and songs of thanks in honor of his hosts and supporters. Flatpicking is a playing technique on stringed instruments, primarily the guitar. But this simple melody playing with a plectrum is also becoming increasingly popular on the ukulele. This songbook series, with various genres, is dedicated to this ever-growing community. The melodies were notated using the internationally known tablature notation for string instruments - no knowledge of music is necessary.
The sounds are available online in a sound player with adjustable playback speed. Videos with brief playing instructions, including a sample song, and explanations of various playing effects are also available online. The web address and access information are in the book (see table of contents - "Sounds online"). For intermediate to advanced players.