Performances

In this video Jeff plays his arrangement of Capricho Árabe by Tárrega for ukulele. Capricho Árabe by Tárrega for Ukulele Capricho Árabe was originally written for classical guitar by Francisco Tárrega and is an exciting and beautiful Spanish caprice. You can download a free copy of the sheet music with TABs at the link below. … Read more

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In this video, Jeff offers a lesson and plays his arrangement of Bach’s Prelude to the 1st Cello Suite for ukulele Bach’s Prelude to 1st Cello Suite for ukulele One of Johann Sebastian Bach’s most iconic pieces of music is this beautiful Prelude. It comes from his 1st Cello Suite in G Major (BWV 1007). … Read more

In this video Jeff Peterson plays his arrangement of Les Barricades Mystérieuses by Couperin for ukulele. Les Barricades Mystérieuses by Couperin for Ukulele Les Barricades Mystérieuses, The Mysterious Barricades, was originally written for harpsichord by François Couperin around 1717. The title itself is somewhat mysterious and many scholars debate as to its meaning. Some have … Read more

In this video Jeff Peterson plays his arrangement of Danza Paraguaya by Barrios for ukulele. Danza Paraguaya by Barrios for Ukulele This piece was composed by Agustin Barrios Mangoré (1885 – 1944) originally for classical guitar. Barrios was a Paraguayan virtuoso classical guitarist and composer, largely regarded as one of the greatest performers and most … Read more

Can you play Stairway to Heaven on ukulele? Find out just how well this classic song by Led Zeppelin works on our tiny instrument in this performance by Jeff Peterson. Jeff’s arrangement includes the full song (even the guitar solo!), all on one instrument with only four strings. This is a fingerstyle arrangement in the … Read more

This beautiful and intricate piece comes from the beloved Mexican composer, Manuel Maria Ponce. He is a composer that is held in high regard by his home country, with his composition Estrellita being of national recognition. This is one of those pieces that sounds like there is more than one ukulele playing at the same … Read more

O Mio Babbino Caro for Ukulele In this video Jeff plays his arrangement of Puccini’s O Mio Babbino Caro for ukulele. O Mio Babbino Caro is an aria from Puccini’s Opera Gianni Schicchi. The title translates to “Oh my dear Papa” as the character Lauretta pleads with her father to be with her love in … Read more

Sending out musical greeting to you all this Christmas!

This stunning etude by Matteo Carcassi always reminds me of Mozart. The lyrical melody and gentle suspensions require a sophisticated touch in the right hand. The melody has to ring out clearly and be shaped with crescendo/decrescendo and the accompaniment needs to stay soft underneath. The final result as performed by Jeff is a beautiful … Read more