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Love America! 12 Patriotic Songs for Ukulele Arranged for High-G and Low-G Ukes: Pick Pluck Play! Series Special Edition for America 250
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Series: Pick Pluck Play!, Book 19
Country & FolkGeneral SongbooksMusic Instruction: Strings
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jul 4 2026
Pages: 84
Weight: 0.48
Height: 0.17 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Revised & Enhanced Edition
Love America! celebrates America's rich musical heritage with twelve of the nation's most beloved patriotic songs arranged especially for ukulele. Designed for both High-G and Low-G ukuleles, this collection includes lead sheets, chord-melody arrangements, song sheets, multiple keys, accompaniment suggestions, historical notes, and a bonus patriotic medley for singing, strumming, solo performance, and community music-making.
Whether you're preparing for Independence Day, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Flag Day, church services, veterans' events, community concerts, patriotic ceremonies, or family sing-alongs, this collection provides music for patriotic celebrations throughout the year.
Part of Anne Ku's Pick Pluck Play! series, this special edition was first published on Independence Day 2026 for America 250 and revised for Ravenscrag Day, commemorating the arrival of the Portuguese instrument in Hawaiʻi and the birth of the ukulele.
Suitable for all levels, players can choose arrangements that fit their instrument, voice, and occasion. Beginners can enjoy the lead sheets and song sheets, while more experienced players can explore chord-melody arrangements, accompaniment suggestions, alternative keys, and performance-ready solos.
Perfect for:
- Beginning, intermediate, and advanced ukulele players
- Community ukulele groups
- Church musicians and worship leaders
- Veterans organizations
- Music teachers and school programs
- Senior centers and retirement communities
- Family gatherings and sing-alongs
- Patriotic ceremonies and civic events
Unlike many patriotic songbooks that provide only melody and chord symbols, this collection includes:
- Lead sheets for singing and strumming
- Chord-melody arrangements for solo ukulele performance
- Versions for both High-G and Low-G ukuleles
- Song sheets with lyrics and chord names for group singing
- Multiple keys to accommodate different vocal ranges
- Accompaniment suggestions for soloists, singers, and ensemble playing
- Chord reference tables
- Chord-switching exercises
- Performance-ready arrangements
- Song stories, historical notes, and quotations
- Easy-to-read formatting with improved page layouts and page turns
Bonus Features:
- Love America Medley, featuring patriotic marches and military favorites
- Reference guide to 28 American patriotic holidays and observances throughout the year
- Song sheets for sing-alongs
- Song stories and historical notes
Featured Songs
- America (My Country, 'Tis of Thee)
- America the Beautiful
- Anchors Aweigh
- The Army Goes Rolling Along
- Battle Hymn of the Republic
- The Marine's Hymn
- The Star-Spangled Banner
- Taps
- When Johnny Comes Marching Home
- Yankee Doodle
- The Yankee Doodle Boy
- You're a Grand Old Flag
More than a songbook, this collection explores the stories behind many of America's best-loved patriotic songs. Historical notes, song stories, and a guide to patriotic holidays and observances help players discover meaningful opportunities to perform and share these timeless melodies throughout the year.
These songs continue to inspire audiences at military ceremonies, patriotic observances, civic celebrations, educational programs, community gatherings, and national holidays throughout the United States.
Whether you're accompanying singers, performing a ukulele solo, leading a group sing-along, teaching a class, or simply enjoying America's musical heritage at home, Love America! offers a versatile collection of classic patriotic songs arranged to be enjoyable, practical, educational, and rewarding to play.
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