{"product_id":"christmas-carols-for-ukulele-orchestra-12-classic-carols-for-three-or-more-ukuleles-orchestral-style-parts-featuring-tablature-standard-notation-paperback","title":"Christmas Carols for Ukulele Orchestra: 12 Classic Carols for Three or More Ukuleles: Orchestral-style Parts featuring Tablature \u0026 Standard Notation: - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eM. Ryan Taylor\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChristmas Carols for Ukulele Orchestra: 12 Classic Carols for Three or More Ukuleles\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrchestral-style Parts featuring Tablature \u0026amp; Standard Notation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRhythm Parts with Strumming Indications \u0026amp; Lyrics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eAuthor's note: \u003cp\u003eI was inspired to create this book by a number of things; my love for the ukulele, the ukulele ensemble I lead in the heart of the Wasatch mountains (UFO HUM: Ukes for Others Happy Ukulele Movement), my experience as a composer and arranger, and not least, some great arrangements for ukulele ensemble that I've seen others do.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs I've used some of the arrangements made by others with my UFO HUM group, I've compiled a wish list of things I'd like to see in a book of this kind. For instance, tablature parts for those playing strictly instrumentals (we spend a lot of time in rehearsal just figuring out the best fingerings), a rhythm part that includes strum suggestions with the chords, and lyrics for those of us in the group who like to sing as well as play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book meets these qualifications for the most part. Carol of the Bells and Deck the Hall omit the lyrics for purely instrumental versions of these standbys. Deck the Hall and We Three Kings also omit a rhythm part with chords for reasons of complexity. All in all, I hope you enjoy my take, influenced largely by my college studies in 16th and 18th century counterpoint as a composition student, to be a lot of fun for you and your ukulele orchestra or ensemble!\u003c\/p\u003eMerry Christmas!M. Ryan Taylor\u003cbr\u003eContents\u003cbr\u003eNote: This book is arranged ALPHABETICALLY, with the condensed orchestral-style score first, followed by the lyric\/rhythm part, and then followed by the three tablature parts. I felt pagination would not be helpful for an ensemble, as each part is clearly marked and measure numbers are included throughout.\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAway in a Manger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarol of the Bells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeck the Hall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood King Wenceslas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHark! The Herald Angels Sing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJingle Bells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoy to the World\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilent Night\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe Three Kings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe Wish You a Merry Christmas!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat Child is This?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003ePerformance Notes\u003cp\u003eWhile all the arrangements can be performed as written in the score and parts, I'm including some variations that you might consider based on the preferences of your ensemble. First of all, the 'Rhythm Ukulele' part (which contains the lyrics and vocal melody) can be omitted on all the arrangements if you only have three players. Alternately, the 'Ukulele 1' part usually sticks to the melody and can be omitted any time you'd like to sing the melody instead from the 'Rhythm Ukulele' part. Where and when you use the vocal lines are up to you, including the possibility of audience participation on one or more of the verses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther suggestions are specific to the individual carols are included in the book.\u003c\/p\u003eAbout the Author\u003cp\u003eM. Ryan Taylor plays ukulele, tuba, piano and other things. He is the director of UFO HUM (Ukes for Others: Happy Ukulele Movement), a ukulele orchestra nestled in the heart of the Wasatch mountains. He graduated from college with degrees in vocal performance and musical composition and loves all kinds of music, from folk to classical, from jazz to pop. He is now the author of five books for ukulele, including this title, Christmas on 34th Street, The Two Chord Christmas Songbook, The Haunted Ukulele, and Two Chord Camp Songs for Ukulele (all available on Amazon).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVisit the author's website for more ukulele fun: UkulelePlay.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 166\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.35 x 11 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 12, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47492108255410,"sku":"9781503226777","price":13.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/ab5c5c561a084f0c99e12a56fd8ef7f2.webp?v=1779397588","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/christmas-carols-for-ukulele-orchestra-12-classic-carols-for-three-or-more-ukuleles-orchestral-style-parts-featuring-tablature-standard-notation-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}