Ukulele Chords
NEW This small (1/2 size) chord book is a great little book to carry with you. Ukulele Chords covers basic open position and basic movable form chords. From these two chord categories a variety of songs and styles can be played.
A Guide to Ukulele Chords
This book is designed as a guide to ukulele (pronounced oo-koo-lele) chords. Covering basic ukulele chords that ALL uke players MUST know, movable chord forms, rock uke chords, how to transpose chords, learning the ukulele fingerboard and an introduction to 4-part jazz chords and more...
Ukulele For Guitar Players
Ukulele for Guitar Players is a guide to transferring the accumulated experience and knowledge gained as a guitar played to the ukulele.
A Guide to Blues Chord Progressions for Ukulele A to Z
Covers the key of C major and C minor, including a detailed accompanying text explaining the principles behind each progression and the chord substutitions.
Exploring "Jazz" Chords on Ukulele
Exploring "Jazz" Chords takes the core chords from A Guide to Advanced Chords for Ukulele and shows their use over a variety of common chord progressions based on songs from the standard jazz repertoire.
A Guide to Advanced Chords for Ukulele
If your goal is to expand your chord vocabulary, The Advanced Guide to Ukelele Chords Series is your answer. Commonly referred to as "jazz" chords. A Guide to Advanced Ukulele Chords Volume I provides detailed information on voicing 4-part chords.
The Advanced Guide to Guitar Chords
Commonly referred to as "jazz" chords this provides detailed information on voicing 4-part chords.
Harmonic Analysis For Scale Selection And Chord Substitution
Harmonic Analysis is the understanding of the functional sequence of chords. It is the process used to analyze the harmonic structure of a progression, song or composition. This analysis is then used to make scale selections for improvisation and chord substitution.
Ukulele - Reading Music Series
Reading Music in Open Position, Single Note Studies- Primer. Reading music is not as hard as one might think. It may be new and unfamiliar to you but is not hard when you have a proper plan of attack.
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A Guide to Blues Chord Progressions for Ukulele A to Z
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A Guide to Blues Chord Progressions for Ukulele A to Z
Author: Curt Sheller
Publisher: Curt Sheller Publications - (80 pages)
ISBN: 0-9714044-4-5 Published: January 2005
Product Code: AGCPB1UKE
Size: 8.5 x 11 inches (coil binding)
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The Blues are at the heart of all American music. It has influenced Country, Rock, Folk, Jazz, Bluegrass and just about every form of American music we listen to today.
Studying the blues chord progressions presented in this book will open a wealth of creative possibilities for exploring chord progressions in all styles of music, not just blues.
The volume covers the key of C major and C minor, including detailed accompanying text explaining the principles behind each progression and the chord substitutions.
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Contents
- Contents
- Introduction 5
- Chord Substitution Principles 7
- Passive Chords 7
- Active Chords 7
- Direct Substitution 8
- Replacement 8
- Expansion 9
- Superimposable 9
- Non-superimposable 10
- Note Substitution 11
- The Minor Third Substitution Principle 12
- bVII7 12
- bII7 13
- III7 13
- Blues Progressions 15
- Basic “Major” I IV V Progression - Example A 16
- Basic “Major” I IV V Progression - Example B 18
- Major “Quick Four” Progression - Example D 22
- Minor “Quick Four” Progression - Example E 24
- Linking Substitution - Example G 28
- Linking Substitution - Example H 30
- Linking Substitution - Example I 32
- Diminished Seventh Passing Chord - Example J 34
- Measure Seven and Eight Linking - Example K 36
- Diatonic Linking Substitution - Example L 38
- Chromatic Linking Substitution - Example M 40
- Mixed Chromatic and Diatonic Substitution - Example N 42
- “Backdoor” Substitution - Example O 44
- Confirmation Changes - Example P 46
- Lewis Changes - Example Q 48
- Coltrane Blues - Example R 50
- The Tri-Tone Substitution - Example S 52
- The Tri-Tone Substitution - Example T 54
- The Tri-tone II V Substitution - Example U 56
- The Tri-tone II V Substitution - Example V 58
- The Tri-tone II V Substitution - Example W 60
- The Tri-tone II V Substitution - Example X 62
- The Tri-tone II V Substitution - Example Y 64
- The Tri-tone II V Substitution - Example Z 66
- Rhythm Changes 69
- Rhythm Changes - Basic 70
- Rhythm Changes - Jazz Variation 72
- How to Practice Chord Progressions 75
- Conclusion 79
Book Changes & Errata file
(on www.CurtSheller.com)
Audio Samples (MP3)
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C Tuning, Low G
Solo Tenor ukulele audio examples of the progressions from the book.
Gear: Lanikai Tenor, low "G", C Tuning direct into Apple's GarageBand using a PreSonus FireWare Inspire 1394.
- Example A - Play
- Example B - Play
- Example C - Play
- Example D - Play
- Example E - Play
- Example F - Play
- Example G - Play
- Example H - Play
- Example I - Play
- Example J - Play
- Example K - Play
- Example L - Play
- Example M - Play
- Example N - Play
- Example O - Play
- Example P - Play
- Example Q - Play
- Example R - Play
- Example S - Play
- Example T - Play
- Example U - Play
- Example V - Play
- Example W - Play
- Example X - Play
- Example Y - Play
- Example Z - Play
Rhythm Changes Book Example
- Basic Changes - Play
- Jazz Changes - Play
Download all examples, C Tuning, Low G as a stuffit file (12.6 MB).
Audio examples of each progressions recorded on Lanikai Tenor, low "G", C Tuning direct into Apple's GarageBand using a PreSonus FireWare Inspire 1394.
C Tuning, High G
Solo Tenor ukulele audio examples of the progressions from the book.
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Baritone - "G" Tuning
Solo Tenor ukulele audio examples of the progressions from the book.
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Related Book Info
Information related to the topics in the book.
Books
The Advanced Guide to Chord Progressions for Ukulele - Volume I
Volume I features the priniciples of voice leading applied to chord progressions. These priniciples are explained using chords from volume I of The Advanced Guide to Ukulele Chords. Chapters with common major and minor full diatonic, partial diatonic and chromatic chord progressions are also included to further explore voice leading.
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A Guide to Blues Chord Progressions for Ukulele A to Z
The volume covers the key of C major and C minor, including detailed accompanying text explaining the principles behind each progression and the chord substitutions. In “C” and “G” tuning
$17.95 - Buy Now
Exploring "Jazz" Chords on Ukulele
Exploring “Jazz” Chords takes the core chords from A Guide to Advanced Chords for Ukulele and shows their use over a variety of common chord progressions based on songs from the standard jazz repertoire.
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Ukulele Chords - “C” Tuning
Mini ukulele chord book of basic open position and movable form chords. Great for your uke case.
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A Guide to Ukulele Chords
Covering basic ukulele chords that ALL uke players MUST know, movable chord forms, rock uke chords, how to transpose chords, learning the ukulele fingerboard and an introduction to 4-part “jazz” chords and more...
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Chord of the Week
A new chord every week for the first part of 2007.
This is a series of UkuleleLessons.com (FREE) I've created for uke players to get a handle on chords and progressions.
- UPDATED Using Triads Example 1 - Triads are a great resource for creating simple melodies and solos...
- Dominant Seventh Chords - Information on why calling a seventh chord a Dominant Seventh chord is not always correct.
- Upper Partials - This is a short lesson on creating upper partials or extensions to known chords using CMaj7 as an example.
- Em7/A - This FAQ sheds some light on slash chords and more advanced 9th and 11th chords. - Building a solid foudation of 4-part chords..."
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Core Chords - Level 1, Part 1
- Building a solid foudation of 4-part chords..."
Beyond learning open and barre chords, most guitarists struggle with advanced chords. Commonly called "jazz" chords, these more sophisticated voicings find a wide use in all forms of music. Building a "core" set of basic 4-part chords will allow you to create ANY, yes ANY chords you ever encounter.
- Chord Spelling - Major and Minor Triads - Learning the Chord Tones of Major and Minor Triads"
- Chord Shapes and Learning Chords - Breaking the "Learning more chord shapes..."
- Introductions and Turnarounds - A guide to creating introductions and turnarounds for songs...
- Endings - Classic song endings for the uke...
- Getting Beyond Ukulele Chords Shapes - Too many chord shapes to memorize. Beyond learning basic chords, most uke players struggle with advanced chords. These more sophisticated voicings, commonly called “jazz” chords, find a wide use in all forms of music and styles. These 4-part chords are the bread and butter of jazz ukulele.
- Building A Solid Jazz Chord Foundation - Too many chord shapes to memorize.
- Transposing Chords, chord progressions and scales. Explore additional keys for your favorite chords, chord progressions, scale and songs..
- Chord Spelling - What are those chords tones? Learn more then the root or letter name of the chord. Be able to spell any chord in any key...
- Naming Chords - What is the name of this chord?? Learn how to determine the name of an individual chord...
- Cool Chords - Creating those cool chords not found in dictionaries and chord books...
- F7
- D - Exploring alternate fingerings for the pesky chord
- Example lesson using
a few progressions from the book
A Guide to Blues Chord Progression for Ukulele A to Z.
Testimonials
(Regarding QUICKSTART Scale Fingerings for Ukulele) ... I was looking for blues chording info but your site came up as jazz chords. I figured soon or later I would need jazzer chords so here I am. Plus nobody else is offering more indepth info on the uke, I liked the scale one the best so far. Thank you RDGauthier
(Regarding QUICKSTART Scale Fingerings for Ukulele) The ukulele book arrived, it must have been chatting with some Christmas cards somewhere.
The books are great!! I am very happy to wrap the books up, and put them under the tree.
My husband and I are both learning to play ukulele and he is also playing a little bit of guitar. Thanks also for sending the full catalogue. These look like some of the best materials that I have found so far! Thanks, Laura C.
Regarding the Ukulele Chord and Scale books
... I was looking for blues chording info but your site came up as jazz chords. I figured soon or later I would need jazzer chords so here I am. Plus nobody else is offering more indepth info on the uke, I liked the scale one the best so far. Thank you RDGauthier
I can highly recommend Curt's Uke books -- I have four of them and they are excelent. fatveg - Portland (4th Peg Ukulele forum)
If you ask, "When I'm playing a solo over a jazz song, how do I know which notes work at any point in the song?" then you may want to have a look at this book (Harmonic Anaylsis for Scale Selection and Chord Substitution)
You can glean this information from many sources, but this is a pithy, direct approach to the heart of the answer you're looking for. I would also suggest, for a broad, comprehensive, and beautifully written "Bible" on understanding jazz, Mark Levine's "The Jazz Theory Book."
James K. Kroger, Ph.D. Department of Psychology, New Mexico State University
I wanted to pay you a compliment. (Now don’t get a big head!). I have purchased many books over the past 15 years I have been playing and none of them come even close to having the detailed and easy to understand information yours have. I really got a chance to get some practicing in and am finding your books to be such a great learning tool. I also purchased a timer like you suggested and my practice sessions the past 4 days have been my best in years. Take care,
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JazzGuitarLife.com
(A review of The Advanced Guide to Guitar Chords Vol.1
by Lyle Robinson of JazzGuitarLife)
...When I received this instructional book for review my first question
was, “where was Curt Sheller when I needed him twenty years ago?” If I
had access to this book early on I would have most likely progressed
quicker than I did, especially when faced with a lead sheet from a fake
book with all those “weird” chord names and alterations.
Sheller’s “The Advanced Guide to Guitar Chords Vol.1”
provides the beginner and intermediate jazz guitar player with the most
common and great sounding chord voicings of all the major, minor,
dominant, augmented and diminished chords plus their alterations: 9, 11,
and 13ths. As well, he discusses the sus, add, and slash theory of such
chord formations.
This is a text that is beautifully laid out and very easy to work
through. What little chord theory there is throughout the book is
clearly explained and doesn’t bog the student down with too much
theoretical discourse. The chord diagrams are clearly defined and there
is no confusion about where fingers should be placed. This is definitely
a book that you can begin utilizing in a practical playing situation
almost immediately. And it’s great for teachers to get their
beginning Jazz guitar students to start hearing and playing those
wonderful voicings that excited us all early on in our development as
Jazz guitar players.
“The Advanced Guide to Guitar Chords Vol.1” is a great
beginning for any aspiring Jazz guitarist and I can't wait to check out
Volumes two and three.
Thank you Lyle Robinson
(Regarding QUICKSTART Scale Fingerings for Ukulele) ... I was looking for blues chording info but your site came up as jazz chords. I figured soon or later I would need jazzer chords so here I am. Plus nobody else is offering more indepth info on the uke, I liked the scale one the best so far.
Thank you RDGauthier
(Regarding QUICKSTART Scale Fingerings for Ukulele) The ukulele book arrived, it must have been chatting with some Christmas cards somewhere.
The books are great!! I am very happy to wrap the books up, and put them under the tree.
My husband and I are both learning to play ukulele and he is also playing a little bit of guitar. Thanks also for sending the full catalogue. These look like some of the best materials that I have found so far!
Thanks, Laura C.
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