The Hawaiian ukulele can be traced back to about 1879. That's a bit latefor the Civil War, but had the beloved uke been around then, it would h ave been perfect for playing for these 25 tunes of the era that boosted morale, championed causes, pulled on the heartstrings, or gave impetus to battle. Includes: All Quiet Along the Potomac • Aura Lee • Battle Hymn of the Republic • Dixie • The Girl I Left Behind Me• John Brown's Body • When Johnny Comes Marching Home • and more – all in standard C tuning, with notation, tablature and accompanying lyrics. The book also includes notes on the songs and historical commentary, and a handy chord chart!
