Campanella style

Spud1$ · Apr 11, 2014

I know that Campanella means little bell in italian but I don't know what it means in the Ukulele world. I've been working on the uke of Carl scales, when I read the forward it talks about Campanella style. Can any one explain this for me? Thanks

niwenomian · Apr 11, 2014

I've been playing out of John King's "The Classical Ukulele" a lot recently. King arranged and played in the campanella style. I understand it to mean playing notes of certain runs using different strings, which allows notes to ring longer than if they were played on the same string. The effect, when done well, is harp-like.

Camsuke · Apr 11, 2014

Hi Spud1$, there's plenty of great info & tabs here;
http://ukulelesecrets.org/2011/04/08/ukulele-secret-3-campanela-riffs/

Spud1$ · Apr 11, 2014

niwenomian said:
I've been playing out of John King's "The Classical Ukulele" a lot recently. King arranged and played in the campanella style. I understand it to mean playing notes of certain runs using different strings, which allows notes to ring longer than if they were played on the same string. The effect, when done well, is harp-like.

In your words it makes perfect sense, thank you

Spud1$ · Apr 11, 2014

Camsuke said:
Hi Spud1$, there's plenty of great info & tabs here;
http://ukulelesecrets.org/2011/04/08/ukulele-secret-3-campanela-riffs/

Thank you I've book marked this site, for me it may be a better starting place because of the video attached.

Nickie · Apr 11, 2014

Wow, I've watched John King's videos over and over, but I didn';t know he was doing that. I'm spellbound by the sound and how easy he made it look. I'd love to play the style, but someone is gonna have to teach me how to do that....I'd rather play Bach and Mozart than any other music...

Camsuke · Apr 11, 2014

Hi Nickie, there are Campanella scales in Carl's Hanon for Uke book, surprisingly they are easier to play than regular scales with a little practice!
http://ukeofcarl.com/hanon-for-ukulele-free-ebook/

ukuleletim · Apr 11, 2014

Thanks for the plug, Campbell!

Here are a few more secrets about the campanella style.

Campanella Triad Patterns

Campanella Arpeggios

My youtube features lots of videos where I try my best to utilize campanella. It is a challenge but it is worth the effort!

Spud1$ · Apr 12, 2014

Camsuke said:
Hi Spud1$, there's plenty of great info & tabs here;
http://ukulelesecrets.org/2011/04/08/ukulele-secret-3-campanela-riffs/

Just wanted to thank you again for sharing this website! Super cool, easy to understand I am addicted!

Camsuke · Apr 12, 2014

That's great news Laura!

Nickie · Apr 14, 2014

Thanks....I can't wait to try it....I'm off tomorrow......hmmmmm.....thank you!

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