Meet Me Tonight In Dreamland: Ukulele
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Meet Me Tonight In Dreamland: Ukulele

As performed by Leo Friedman / As performed by Beth Slater Whitson

Item: 35-DS00284642
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 2
SKU: 35-DS00284642

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About the Artist: Leo Friedman

Leo Friedman was a prolific composer and pianist active in the early twentieth century, contributing significantly to the American songbook during the ragtime and early jazz era. His gift for crafting accessible melodies with sophisticated harmonic underpinnings made his work popular among performers across multiple genres and instrumental settings.

Friedman's compositions remain valuable teaching tools because they capture the spirit of their era while remaining musically substantial. Educators continue to arrange his work for students because the melodic clarity rewards careful phrasing and the harmonic language introduces players to jazz-influenced chord changes.

Why we love this

A genuine early jazz standard that sits comfortably on ukulele without requiring a soloist who can solo in changes. The two-page format makes it manageable as a complete performance piece, and the melody stays singable while the chords give players something real to voice and interpret.

What to expect

Nostalgic and intimate, with the slight romantic shimmer of a song written for vaudeville stages. The harmonic movement carries you forward gently rather than propelling, creating space for the listener to settle in and enjoy the melody's contours.

Who it's for

Intermediate ukulele players looking to venture into jazz standards and historical song repertoire. This works equally well for students interested in early twentieth-century composition and those preparing chamber or solo recital material.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the melody across the phrases rather than treating each beat as isolated; this early twentieth-century song rewards a vocalist's sensibility even on an instrumental.
  • Explore the color available in how you voice chords on the ukulele. Jazz standards from this era sound hollow if played too sparsely.
  • Settle into a relaxed tempo. Rushing "Dreamland" defeats its purpose as an intimate, atmospheric ballad.

How to use it

Pair this with other early jazz standards to show students how the genre emerged from popular song. It works particularly well in a program that traces American songwriting from the 1910s through mid-century, or as a solo recital piece that demonstrates beyond folk arrangements.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and interpreting jazz chord symbols on a single-line melody
  • Voice leading through jazz-influenced harmonic progressions
  • Phrasing across multiple measures with attention to harmonic motion
  • Accompaniment pattern choices that serve the style and tempo

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