Performances

Bolero by Ravel for Classical Ukulele In this video Jeff Peterson of Ukulele Corner plays his arrangement of Bolero by Ravel for classical ukulele. This arrangement is for Low G ukulele. Bolero is a one-movement orchestral work by French composer Maurice Ravel. It is the gradual crescendo, ostinato rhytm, and sinuous melodies that make this … Read more

Für Elise for Baritone Ukulele In this video, Jeff Peterson plays his arrangement of Für Elise for baritone ukulele. Für Elise is one of the most famous compositions by Beethoven. A surprising fact about this piece is that it was not published during Beethoven’s lifetime. In fact it did not appear in print until 1867, … Read more

Wild Mountain Thyme for Fingerstyle Ukulele In this video Jeff Peterson of Ukulele Corner plays his arrangement of the Scottish/Irish tune Wild Mountain Thyme for fingerstyle ukulele. It’s a beautiful song and we can really focus on musical elements to bring out the melody and really let it sing. There are also some ornaments typical of Celtic music. … Read more

Grieg In the Hall of the Mountain King for Baritone Ukulele In this video Jeff Peterson plays his arrangement of In the Hall of the Mountain King by Grieg for baritone ukulele. This evocative melody by Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg was originally part of Peer Gynt, a play by Henrik Ibsen put to music by … Read more

Hey Jude by The Beatles for Fingerstyle Ukulele In this video Jeff plays his arrangement of Hey Jude by The Beatles for fingerstyle ukulele. The masterpiece Hey Jude was written by Paul McCartney and John Lennon, one of the most inspired musical collaborations ever. After John Lennon separated from his wife, Paul McCartney wrote this … Read more

Andantino by Carcassi for Baritone Ukulele This is an arrangement of Andantino by Carcassi for baritone ukulele. This study by Matteo Carcassi was originally written for classical guitar. Andantino is part of the Graded Repertoire for Classical Ukulele Baritone Edition book. Andantino has a resonant harmony and a very comfortable right-hand fingering that allows the player … Read more

Estudio 1 by Aguado for Baritone Ukulele In this video Jeff plays his arrangement of Estudio 1 by Aguado for Baritone Ukulele. This piece was originally written for classical guitar and is part of the Graded Repertoire for Classical Ukulele Baritone Edition. Estudio en Arpeggios This short study by Aguado focuses on a simple arpeggio pattern: … Read more

Scarborough Fair for Fingerstyle Ukulele In this video, Jeff Peterson plays the traditional English ballad Scarborough Fair for fingerstyle ukulele. This arrangement is in D minor and uses a lot of arpeggiation, inspired by the famous version by Simon and Garfunkel. Scarborough Fair: The History The English ballad known as “Scarborough Fair” is a song that … Read more

Hang on Little Tomato for Fingerstyle Ukulele In this video, Jeff Peterson plays his arrangement of Hang on Little Tomato for fingerstyle ukulele. “Hang on Little Tomato” is a piece written by Pink Martini band members Thomas Lauderdale and China Forbes, together with their friend Patrick Abbey. You can listen to the original on  Pink … Read more

Something by George Harrison for Fingerstyle Ukulele In this video, Jeff Peterson from Ukulele Corner plays his arrangement of Something by George Harrison for fingerstyle ukulele. “Something” was first recorded by the Beatles on their album Abbey Road. Jeff’s arrangement is in the key of C for Low G Ukulele. *** We have many more … Read more