Jumpin’ Jim’s The Bari Best — Baritone Ukulele Songbook
Jumpin’ Jim’s The Bari Best — Baritone Ukulele Songbook
30 Baritone Ukulele Arrangements (DGBE Tuning)
Available at your favorite ukulele source, UKE Republic.
Baritone players, this one’s for you. Jumpin’ Jim’s The Bari Best is the go-to songbook arranged specifically for baritone ukulele in DGBE tuning — no transposing, no guessing, no compromises. Compiled and arranged by Jim Beloff, this collection pulls together 30 standout songs from the best of Jumpin’ Jim’s songbooks, all adapted to make the baritone uke shine.
The repertoire leans classic and timeless, featuring jazz standards, Hawaiian favorites, folk tunes, and nostalgic gems like Georgia on My Mind, Moon River, Over the Rainbow, Blue Hawaii, Heart and Soul, When I’m Sixty-Four, and many more. Each song includes melody, lyrics, and clear chord diagrams, making it ideal for solo players, singers, and ensemble work.
Beyond the music, the book is packed with thoughtful extras:
- A complete baritone chord chart
- Vintage baritone ukulele advertising
- A fascinating history of the Favilla baritone ukulele, written by Tom Favilla
If you play baritone, this isn’t just another songbook — it’s a must-have reference and a joy to play through.
Complete Song List
Any Time • As Time Goes By • Blue Hawaii • Blue Moon • Blue Skies • Bye Bye Blackbird • The Christmas Song • Crazy • Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue • Georgia on My Mind • Heart and Soul • Home on the Range • I Don’t Want to Set the World on Fire • I’ll See You in My Dreams • It Had to Be You • King of the Road • Lullaby of Birdland • Makin’ Love Ukulele Style • Mele Kalikimaka • Moon River • My Little Grass Shack in Kealakekua, Hawaii • On a Slow Boat to China • Over the Rainbow • Pennies from Heaven • Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head • Red River Valley • Tennessee Waltz • That Hawaiian Melody • When I’m Sixty-Four • You Made Me Love You
Product Details
- Arranged & Compiled by: Jim Beloff
- Tuning: Baritone Ukulele (DGBE)
- Format: Softcover
- Pages: 72
- Includes: Melody, lyrics, chord diagrams, chord chart, historical content