Famous Solos and Duets for the Ukulele presents ukulele music as you have never seen or heard it before. An anthology of pieces selected from the earliest known methods and collections published for the ukulele between 1909 and 1920, Famous Solos and Duets is newly engraved in both standard notation and tablature and contains extensive fingering and performance instructions.

Edited, arranged, and performed by ukulele virtuoso and historian John King, this collection makes the original, classic repertoire of this charming little instrument available to the public for the first time in nearly a century. The Preface, informative and thoroughly researched, places the ukulele and its music in historical context, from its early days in Hawaii, to its widespread popularity on the Mainland. Showcasing pieces which are both challenging and beautiful, Early Solos and Duets features the music of Queen Lili'uokalani, King Kalakaua, Ernest Ka'ai, Henry Kailimai, George Awai, George Kia Nahaolelua, N. B. Bailey and Vadah Olcott Bickford. Also included in Early Solos and Duets are invaluable instructions for the different styles of strumming as played by the "Father of the ukulele," Ernest Ka'ai. Includes access to online audio containing all 22 pieces expertly performed by Mr. King.

 Ahi Wela 
 Aloha O'e 
 Aloha Quickstep   
 Banjo Schottische   
 Ei Nei    
 El Recuerdo    
 Funiculi-Funicola   
 Haele   
 Hawai'i Pono'i    
 Hene     
 Hone A Ka Wai   
 Ka Wehi  
 Lauia     
 Leilani     
 Loke Lani    
 Petite Valse    
 Polka-Mazurka  
 Serenade Of The Ukuleles    
 Spanish Fandango    
 The Blue Bells of Scotland    
 Timothy at the Husking Bee    
 Wailana