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Pony Express
An orginal, bluegrass inspired song by Curt Sheller.

Category: Original Instrument: Ukulele Subjects(s): Fingerpicking • Bluegrass

photo by Louis Martin

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Pony Express

An original, bluegrass inspired song by Curt Sheller in the key of C. Originally inspired by Tommy Emmanuel's song Tall Fiddler. The tune has evolved over the years as a bluegrass improvisational vehicle.

A few performances for historical or hysterical purposes.

A few are performed using a flat-pick as I originally wrote it. I currently, mostly perform Pony Express using Alternating Thumb Style .

This is an ever evolving song as a few new parts have been added over time.

USPS Commemorative Postage Stamp

Pony Express…

Live at 2023 NJ Uke Fest

Video by Kevin Coughlin for MorristownGreen.com of my performance of my original song, "Pony Express" at the 2023 New Jersey Uke Fest

This is the latest version as I'm always adding new parts on the fly.

Live at The Gershwin Hotel

Original uke composition performed on solo uke at the 2009 New York Uke Fest, The Gershwin Hotel, May 31, 2009.

This version is on of the first videos of Pony Express when I used a pick before working up of a fingerpicking version. Still used a pick if I want to play really fast.

Live at Curt Sheller Publications World HQ

Even faster pick style version.

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Pony Express - Original Handwritten Chart

Original handwritten chart for Pony Express by Curt Sheller.

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Pony Express - Leasheet and Ukulele TAB

PDF file standard musics notation and Ukulele TAB for "Pony Express" by Curt Sheller.

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Related Lessons for Pony Express.
UL112b
Fingerpicking for Ukulele - Getting Started

There are two distinctly different Fingerpicking Styles. The Classical (pima) and "Alternating Thumb Style" commonly called "Travis Picking" in the guitar world and "Scruggs Style" in the banjo world. The focus of this series is on the classical (pima) style.

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Alternating Thumb Fingerpicking on Ukulele

This is the common alternating thumb and two finger strumming style utilizing the thumb, index and middle fingers. Commonly called “Travis” picking in the guitar world. This series of lessons explores and adapts this style to ukulele. Travis Picking is a finger-style made famous by Merle Travis and Chet Atkins. This style is commonly played on steel string acoustic guitars.

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Related Books for Pony Express.
UKEFP01
Fingerpicking for Ukulele - Alternating Thumb Style

Fingerpicking for Ukulele - Alternating Thumb Style, 2nd Edition is a new expanded edition that focuses on the alternating thumb fingerpicking style through a series of graduated lessons-chapters incorporating your index and middle fingers with the alternating thumb.

A Selection of Books & Reference Charts that are recommended for creating a solid foundation with your chosen instrument and music in general.
These are books & reference charts that apply to a majority of all lessons on LearningUkulele.com / Learning Ukulele with Curt.
Learning the Ukulele Fingerboard – C Tuning

Finally, learn the names of the notes of the fingerboard.

Six Secrets of the Ukulele Fingerboard – C Tuning

Learn the six fingering principles to navigating the ukulele fingerboard. Fingering is one of the most universal topics.

Harmonic Analysis for Scale Selection and Chord Substitution

Harmonic Analysis is the understanding of the functional sequence of chords. It is the process used to analyze the harmonic structure of a progression, song or composition.

Ukulele – Reading Music Series – Primer

Learn to read single note melodies in the first/open position is a lot easier than you might think.

Daily Practice Material for the Contemporary Ukulele

An organized collection of daily practice and reference material for the contemporary ukulele player for developing the vocabulary and knowledge necessary for single note playing.

Checkout the Books for additional Handy, Dandy Reference Charts.

Reference Charts
Ukulele Fingerboard Chart for C Tuning, Low or High G - G C E A

Ukulele Fingerboard Chart for C Tuning, Low or High G – G C E A

Ukulele Fingerboard Chart for G Tuning, Low or High A – D G B E

Ukulele Fingerboard Chart for G Tuning, Low or High A – D G B E

Circle of Fourths and Fifths – ANSI A & A4 sizes

A handy reference chart of all 15 major and relative minor key signatures. US Letter 8.5 x 11 sized (ANSI-A), A4

Checkout the Books for additional Handy, Dandy Reference Charts.

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Pony Express - Original Handwritten Chart

Original handwritten chart for Pony Express by Curt Sheller.

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