ISBN 9781610659659. The ukulele is an extraordinary instrument with a remarkable history. Apart from its well-practiced use as a strummed accompaniment instrument, it is capable of real beauty and the most delicate expression. It has as much depth as Renaissance and Baroque guitars and lutes, and is worthy of serious study by all those who have a heart for music.This set of 20 fingerstyle arrangements is written for the beginning student seeking something a little more challenging to play. These 20 progressive studies touch on all aspects of fingerstyle playing on the ukulele presenting different styles: blues, jazz, classical, and even minimalism and serialism. There are studies in arpeggios, scales, modes, ii-V-I chord sequences, strumming, syncopation, campanella fingerings, improvisation, hammer-ons, and pull-offs. Some of the studies concentrate on the left hand, some on the right hand, some on both. Possibly the most comprehensive set of studies currently available for the ukulele, mastery of which will equip one to explore any style of music desired. It is also a showcase for how well the ukulele can adapt to different styles of music. Includes access to online audio.

Song List:

Branle

Allemande

Branle

Quand i?entens le perdu temps

Gaillarde

Tourdion

Bransle De Poictou

Branle

Bransle Haulbaroys

Chi dira mai

Villanesque

Bransle De Poictou

Almande tournée

Vous estes la personne

Branle

Pavane

Branle de Bourgogne I

Branle de Bourgogne III

Gaillarde

Almande le Pied de cheval

Branle gay

Le Branle precedent plus diminue

Gaillarde

Gaillarde

Pimontoyse

Lo, what it is to love

Il estoit une fillette en basse-dance

Ma bouche rit

Contreclare

La Seraphine

Prelude I

Prelude Ii

Fantasie V

Fantasia

Fantasie III

Canon

Fantasie I 

ISBN 9781610652940. While the ukulele is enjoying a well-deserved renaissance on the mainland, in the land of its birth, it has never gone out of style. Hawaiians took to the "jumping flea" right from the start, creating music of stunning beauty and versatility. Now intermediate players can learn to play lovely finger style solo arrangements of classic Hawaiian songs, folk songs, standards - even a few pieces from the classical guitar repertoire.The book offers 27 arrangements from around the world written in standard notation and tablature playable on any ukulele. Songs are grouped according to level of difficulty, starting with simple arrangements well within the grasp of dedicated beginners and intermediate players and leading through more challenging songs featuring unusual chord voicings, inversions up the neck, tricky fingerings and "all the fun stuff" the author could muster. To aid the student, the companion audio download available online includes all of the songs taught. Includes chord charts, inversion studies, introductory material on finger-picking and making the transition from strumming to melodic playing. Includes access to online audio.

ISBN 9781609745608. This book is intended for ukulele players who had some experience with their instruments, but would like to increase their musical ability, as well as for guitarists who like to improve their accompaniment skills on the treble strings of the guitar. There exist many excellent introductory ukulele methods, as well as extensive chord dictionaries. Instead, this book is intended for those players who wish to be able to sight read from a fake book, figure out the chords to a song without a chart, create accompaniments to their own songs, create chord solos, extend their chord vocabulary, or further their understanding of harmony.

ISBN 9781609745790. The format used in this book was developed by Norm Jones, a self-taught, non-music reading ukulele enthusiast. Norm was unable to find the songs that he wanted in just a lyric/chord format so he developed his own. He later added thematic graphics to make the sheets more attractive. The music is not provided, so it is necessary that the player know the tune. However, this is a great format for people who either play, or would like to play, the ukulele but don't read music. The novelty of this format will entertain and provide enjoyment to those who are more accomplished strummers as well.

ISBN 9781610651417. Anyone can learn to play the ukulele, and play it well. No previous knowledge of music is necessary. Strum and pick both harmonies and melodies. First Lessons Ukulele provides a simple approach for learning how to play the ukulele without reading music. From the most basic necessities, such as holding the ukulele properly and forming simple chords, up to more advanced techniques, which include transposing, using second and third position chords, and picking and strumming melody solos.- No previous music knowledge necessary.- Strum and pick both harmonies and melodies.-Takes you from basic skills such as forming simple chords, to advanced techniques, such as transposing and soloing.- Companion audio included online for download.

ISBN 9781619113510. This book provides concepts and daily routines to help players gain facility on their instrument by improving technique and avoiding injury. The exercises can be used as a warm-up or as full-speed technical studies. Many of the exercises focus on one hand or the other; others are designed specifically to improve synchronicity between the two hands. It is useful for musicians of any level. The exercises are presented in string numbers, fret numbers and fretboard diagrams rather than standard notation or tab. This book will work for any variety of ukulele-soprano, tenor, concert, baritone, and bass. The exercises are designed for use with a pick but can easily be adapted for fingerstyle players as well.

ISBN 9781619113961. For Jerry Moore. Cualquiera puede aprender a tocar el ukulele y tocarlo bien. No se requiere conocimiento musical previo. Rasgueo y punteo de armonias y melodias. Primeras lecciones Ukulele proporciona una manera simple para aprender a tocar el uke sin tener que leer musica. Desde las necesidades mas basicas, tal y como seria sostener el instrumento de manera apropiada y formar acordes sencillos, hasta tecnicas mas avanzadas, como la transposicion, usar los acordes en segunda y tercera posicion y rasguear y puntear solos melodicos. CD de acompanamiento incluido. . El material audiografico de este libro se encuentra en el idioma ingles.Anyone can learn to play the ukulele, and play it well. No previous knowledge of music is necessary. Strum and pick both harmonies and melodies. First Lessons Ukulele provides a simple approach for learning how to play the ukulele without reading music. From the most basic necessities, such as holding the ukulele properly and forming simple chords, up to more advanced techniques, which include transposing, using second and third position chords, and picking and strumming melody solos. Includes access to online audio and video.aC/ No previous music knowledge necessary.aC/ Strum and pick both harmonies and melodies.aC/ Takes you from basic skills such as forming simple chords, to advanced techniques, such as transposing and soloing.aC/ Companion audio and video downloads available online.