While trying to find melodies on the high G string of the ukulele, I thought of this title “Err on the G string.” Why not begin as if it is JS Bach’s famous “Air on the G String” and then free myself to finger gymnastics? My new instrumental solo piece also ends on the famous descending bassline, without the octaves in a different key. Can you hear it?
The short range of the high G ukulele means that it’s impossible to play the entire “Air on the G String.” One solution is to transpose it to a different key. In this case, we can almost play the entire entrance of the famous aria.
Looks can be deceiving. Take a closer look in the opening of section A to see what’s different in the repetitive Am – Em7 sequence. The differences bring out the inner melodic line.
Pick! Pluck! Play!
“Err on the G String” may be inserted into the second or third level of the book “Pick! Pluck! Play!”
The last page “Ukulele Chords” of the new book contains a table of ukulele chord diagrams ordered alphabetically for the chords used in the book.
I’m thrilled about releasing these two books as a precursors (prerequisite) to the 12 Chinese Zodiac Suite, which contains three skill levels.
I am recording all my new compositions in the 100 Days of Ukulele 2025 project. To me, this challenge means uploading a new video recording of a new piece each consecutive day from 1st March to 8th June 2025.
For other recent compositions and arrangements by Anne Ku, please visit the Daily Music Writing Project or scroll through the consecutive blog posts.
