O Mio Babbino Caro is an aria from Puccini’s Opera entitled Gianni Schicchi. The title translates to “Oh my dear Papa” as the character Lauretta pleads with her father to be with her love in marriage. It is a beautiful and simple melody that Jeff has masterfully arranged for Ukulele.
The piece requires a steady pulse, a clear melody, and some expressive use of tempo rubato.
This piece is found in Grade 7 of our classical curriculum with full lessons and sheet music is available in the Ukulele Corner Academy.
My favorite aria …what a beautiful surprise. TY
O Mio Babbino! That was lovely. Thank you. Used to sing that, in my previous musical life. Perhaps I can play it one day on the ukulele. Thanks for the inspiration
My favorite aria, too. So lovely to discover it in my Inbox this evening. Many thanks.
The piece has moved my heart. Thank you.
That was absolutely beautiful!!
So beautiful, thank you
Absolutely beautiful….I’d love to be able to play this piece …..
Great! Might have ended last two bars as the opening theme at the finale the build up at the end wus brilliant!. I have tried the first part for years on the guitar. Inspired to give it a go again!
Thank you for giving ukulele another platform@
I teach acoustic/classical guitar