Roy smeck ukulele book

Roy smecks new original ukulele method paperback september 1, 1996. In the late 1920s, harmony company issued a vitauke and several other ukulele, guitar, hawaiian guitar, steel guitar, and banjo models in a roy smeck signature line. Roy smeck s new original ukulele method pdf epub was awarded so many readers will not get bored reading it. Roy smeck s new original ukulele method paperback september 1, 1996. Plays hawaiian guitar, banjo, ukulele and guitar roy smeck. The magic ukulele of roy smeck by roy smeck on amazon music. See all 7 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. This academy awardnominated documentary short from 1983 portrays one of americas most influential musicians of the 1920s and 1930s. Wonderful method for playing melodies using tabs written for ukulele. Magic ukulele waltz roy smeck ukulele lesson youtube.

The songs appear as melodies in notation with lyrics and diagrams for both rhythm chords and melodychord playing. Songbook has over 20 great old songs arranged by roy smeck for ukulele. Plays hawaiian guitar, banjo, ukulele and guitar by roy smeck. By the end of the tour, sales of vitaukes had increased dramatically and smeck was the highest paid instrumentalist in vaudeville. The easiest way to play the songs in the now common c tuning is to simply play the boxeschord grids or chord grips. This fine beginners text teaches chords, melody playing, rhythm accompaniment, strumming strokes and techniques, and moveable chord forms. Prince, tom petty, steve winwood, jeff lynne and others while my guitar gently weeps duration. Out of print music folios and method books for download vintage guitar, banjo, ukulele and mandolin music. The songs appear as melodies in notation with lyrics and diagrams for both rhythm.

Buy roy smecks album titled plays hawaiian guitar, banjo, ukulele and guitar to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Harmony roy smeck soprano ukulele 1950 nat mahogany reverb. Ukulele dav has cracked a bunch of roy smeck chestnuts and has posted the tabs and reference mp3s on his site. Promoted as the wizard of the strings, roy smeck played banjo, guitar and ukulele on stages, recordings and radio shows around the united states. A dtuning method written by one of the greatest uke soloists of all time. A legend on the ukulele and many other stringed instruments. Book is in good condition considering its 62 years old. Blessed with some of the most nimble fingers imaginable, smecks approach to music often bordered on the showy, novelty side, but he also influen.

Vintage ukulele instruction manuals ukuleles by kawika. Roy smecks new original ukulele method paperback 1 sep 1996. He was so wellknown at the time that when the vitaphone company. Sep 01, 2017 an enchanting melody from ukulele virtuoso roy smeck. Im sure there is a market for tabbed melodies for more up to date songs. He became a selfmade string instrument virtuoso and played banjo, guitar, hawaiian steel guitar, and ukulele in the vaudeville circuit in his early days. One newspaper said of him, he can make the ukulele sound like a whole band. The harmony roy smeck vita ukulele was built from 1927 to the midlate 1930s in chicago, illinois, and is named for smecks work with vitaphone, a phonograph disc based system for film sound. Blessed with some of the most nimble fingers imaginable, smeck s approach to music often bordered on the showy, novelty side, but he also influenced many western swing guitarists in the process. Oct 31, 2019 a visionary player on the ukulele, guitar, tenor banjo, and lapsteel guitar, the vaudeville performer roy smeck certainly earned his nickname wizard of the strings. Soon i learned that he was still alive and living in new york city. Vintage roy smeck harmony concert ukulele fan guitar and.

He wrote instructionmethod books by the dozens for all these instruments and arranged countless tunes for the ukulele. I decided to revive a few ukulele showboating techniquestricks called exhibition strokes from roy smeck s ukulele method book from 1928. Harms collection of songs and solos for the ukelele for standard and baritone ukes. Unfortunately neither i nor music stores could find even one other melody playing book for the uke. Ukulele instruction manuals from former times were headed down memory lane at this point.

Vintage roy smeck ukulele songbook offering a download containing high quality scans of the rare complete original 28 page roy smeck ukulele song book from 1950. Sep 24, 2016 from the fall 2014 issue of ukulele by marcy marxer. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Strings by mail smeck ukulele method book composer. Roy smecks new original ukulele method paperback september 1, 1996 by roy smeck author. Smeck, roy schmeck, roy smeck and his magic uke, roy smeck and his serenaders, roy smeck and the music men, smeck. Roy smeck was born february 6, 1900 in reading, pa.

Fun with the jaws harp by roy smeck and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Roy smeck s recordings and books were everywhere and i collected them. Click on the title of the tune for more information about the tablatures. In 1981, i was playing ukulele, mandolin, and guitar with an oldtime string band that toured extensively. In the late 1920s, roy smeck became one of the most popular musical performers in north america, playing and endorsing numerous instruments and publishing method books. I started playing chord melody by taking jazz ukulele lessons from roy smeck in new york city in the 1980s. Vintage mid 1950s roy smeck ukulele made by harmony usa this roy smeck ukulele was made in the mid 1950s as it has the wood finger board. Wondering what could be there with regard to ukulele. Mel bay ukulele method by roy smeck excellent condition. Smeck was an early radio performer, putting together acts for appearances across the country. Ukulele method for chord and melody playing music book by roy smeck. Buy roy smeck s album titled plays hawaiian guitar, banjo, ukulele and guitar to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Roy smeck was a famous guitar, harmonica, banjo, and most of all ukulele player from the late 20s all the way through to the late 70s, with his own radio show, tv appearances and dozens of recordings and music books to his credit. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet.

So youve just got your first ukulele table of contents. Roy smeck, born on this day in 1900 in reading, pennsylvania. Here is a link to an interesting write up about smeck and this ukulele model. This intimate portrait chronicles the life of the great roy smeck though exclusive interviews with author, friend and student vincent cortese. Jun 18, 20 the roy smeck ukulele model was made by harmony and was a very good selling student model instrument throughout the 60s. Mel bay classics for pedalfree harp by susan peters. It is all mahogany with the shark fin tuners which are amazingly good and stay in tune. Mel bays basic harp for beginners book by laurie riley. The all mahogany construction lends itself to a warmer tone than say koa. Roy smecks new original ukulele method by roy smeck. Out of print music folios and method books for download.

To boost sales, harmony arranged public ukulele contests, which were held when smeck appeared. Roy smecks new original ukulele method and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. I stopped at as many thrift stores and yard sales as possible looking for old records and music books. It covers all the basics and goes on to introduce playing a bunch of styles. A visionary player on the ukulele, guitar, tenor banjo, and lapsteel guitar, the vaudeville performer roy smeck certainly earned his nickname wizard of the strings. Also included are some bob brozman ukulele spaghetti and vincent cortese waltz of yesteryear favorites. Roy smecks new original ukulele method by roy smeck 1996. As the cover states this digital collection is arranged and played by by the wizard of the strings roy smeck. Apparently hendrix and chuck berry may have borrowed a few of roy smecks signature ukulele moves. Music sales roy smecks new original ukulele method music. Vintage harmony ukulele and book of ukulele songs arranged by roy smeck. His act featured him switching between tenor banjo, ukulele, hawaiian guitar, spanish guitar and mandolin. If you are unfamiliar with him, i highly suggest to check him out.

Blessed with some of the most nimble fingers imaginable, smeck s approach to music often bordered on the showy, novelty side, but he also influen. Ukulele method by roy smeck book sheet music for ukulele. When i lived in arlington, va and was an associate program director for marine chemistry at the national science foundation 19891991 i had time and access to the library of congress. For chord and melody playing by roy smeck 1978, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. I also captured him on a little plastic tape recorder. You may recognize the name roy smeck as much for his own prolific recordings as for the dozens of guitar instruction books he issued throughout the years.

While smeck preferred martin products, their endorsement terms werent very generous, so he endorsed other brands, including gibson and harmony. Used, but new only if its an actual 1958 copy of roy smecks new ukulele book. Roy smeck is the author of mel bays ukulele method 4. The earliest known banjoleles were built by john a. Vintage roy smeck ukulele songbook offering a download containing high quality scans of the rare complete original 30 page roy smeck ukulele song book from 1950. Born in reading, pennsylvania in 1900, smeck gained notoriety in the 1920s on the vaudeville circuit as well as on radio. Roy smecks new original ukulele method by roy smeck, 9781476812564, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.

This arrangement comes courtesy of another ukulele sensation. Circa 1930 harmony roy smeck vitaguitar heres one thats both a rare bird and an odd duck. Jan 01, 2010 listen to your favorite songs from the magic ukulele of roy smeck by roy smeck now. Smeck played and i watched him closely, trying to burn the chord shapes and sounds into my mind. A dtuning method written by one of the greatest uke soloists of. Three tricks for ukulele showboating impress family and. Get the guaranteed best price on ukulele instruction like the music sales roy smeck s new original ukulele method music sales america series softcover written by roy smeck at musicians friend. Roy smeck was one of the first to popularize the guitar, the. Plays hawaiian guitar, banjo, ukulele and guitar by roy. Almost all of them had his name in the band title, including the roy smeck trio, the roy smeck quartet, roy smeck and his vita trio, roy smeck s novelty orchestra and roy smeck and his music men. For the guitar, using easy chords for self accompaniment by smeck, roy and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Songs in this book are played by the uke singing the melody not just chords which are included. In the 1920s, roy smeck was a popular vaudeville performer who was billed as the wizard of the strings.

Ukulele method for chord and melody playing music book by roy. Here he is in 1933 with a virtuoso performance of rubinsteins melody in f on the ukulele. It was definitely made after 1958 as that is when harmony changed from the wood fingerboard to the plastic. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from roy smeck at the discogs marketplace. A warm vintage tone with original case and book to learn ukulele.