Eine Kleine Nachtmusik by Mozart for Classical Ukulele

In this video Jeff Peterson plays his arrangement of Eine Kleine Nachtmusik by Mozart for classical ukulele. A Little Night Music is one of Mozart’s popular chamber pieces, composed in 1787 during a difficult period in his life. Despite his hardships, the piece radiates joy and light.

Performance Notes

Begin by playing the first 4 measures forte, then switch to piano at measure 5, with a crescendo at measure 9. Play the long chords legato in measures 11, 14, and 15, contrasting with staccato counter phrases in measures 12, 13, 16, and 17. At measure 20, play the repeated phrase softly, building to a strong crescendo into measure 22, and finish with a decrescendo on the final two chords.

Classical Music for Ukulele Volume 2

Graded Repertoire for Classical Ukulele: Volume 2

Eine Kleine Nachtmusik by Mozart 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.