The C minor scale is more challenging to read and play than its parallel – C major scale. There are three flats. Harmonizing it is different, too. All the notes can be played on the first three frets of the high G ukulele. I wrote it together with the C major scale waltz.
The key signature of three flats (left hand side) informs us to lower the notes by half a step for B, E, and A respectively. Everytime we see an E, we need to play E-flat.
On fretted string instruments such as the ukuele, it’s easy to move to the next fret closer to the nut of the instrument. Moving towards the sound hole would raise the pitch.
The “C Minor Scale Waltz” is nearly identical to the “C Major Scale Waltz” with a few exceptions.
Pick! Pluck! Play!
“C Minor Scale Waltz” will be included in the second 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 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.
