Come Again by Dowland for Classical Ukulele

In this video Jeff Peterson plays his low-G arrangement of the Renaissance Come Again by Dowland for classical ukulele. Come Again is a bittersweet love song by John Dowland from his First Booke of Songes or Ayres (1597), traditionally sung with lute accompaniment but arranged here for solo ʻukulele.

Performance Notes

The lilting melody can be played at around 105 bpm. The vocal line is interwoven with lute phrases and cadences, often featuring 16th note runs. The final phrase of the verse, starting at measure 8, is repeated with variations at measure 14. The 32nd note phrase ending the verse on beat 4 of measure 18 can be simplified to 16th notes (F#-G-E-F#). If you choose to play the 32nd notes, use a rallentando to ensure a smooth execution.

Classical Music for Ukulele Volume 2

Graded Repertoire for Classical Ukulele: Volume 2

Come Again by Dowland comes from our book Graded Repertoire for Classical Ukulele: Volume 2. The book has around 50 pieces of classical masterpieces carefully arranged for low-G ukulele in a progressive order. Starting with simple famous melodies like Bach’s Minuet in C, you progress step-by-step all the way through to classical favorites such as Fauré’s Pavane and Leyenda by Issac Albéniz.

Pick up your copy of Graded Repertoire for Classical Ukulele: Volume 2 here.