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Sara avatar

Hi, I am a Diversional Therapist in Australia who plays the guitar and sings! Does anyone have some good songbooks with lyrics and chords they can point me at?

I'm looking for:

Australian Folk

British Folk

Irish Folk

WW2 Era

Popular Music (Elvis, Johnny Cash, Neil...)

Anything I'm missing?

Cheers!

Susan avatar

Wow what a great gift you have I know a musician who I can ask so stay tuned

Susan avatar

She has 2 books: Songs of the 20's/ The Decade Series

published by Hal Leonard and The Best of Irish Music/ Complete

Sheet Music Editions published by Creative Concepts Publishing Corp.

The rest of her music She gets from live people or find online

She lives in the US so doesn't know much about the other things

I hope this helps

Susan

Molly avatar
Molly Activity Professional & Writer

We would use Hal Lenord Songbooks, too! The Sing-Along compilation was always a resident favorite!

Olwyn avatar

I use Mike jackson's " Uke and play" series. I play the ukelele in a passable fashion. The songs and words are a great resource, especially his campfire book. His books also come with a cd. They are available in most music stores but here is the best link. (see below)

https://mikejackson.com.au/mike-jacksons-uke-n-play-ukulele/

Susan avatar

Thanks for that information Olwyn

That's great that you're able to play the ukulele for your residents

Sara avatar

Thanks everybody, these are great places for me to start!

Julianne avatar

Have a look at u tube they have some great song books with lyrics to buy.

Susan avatar

Thank you Julianne

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