Written specifically for left-handed Ukulele players this book contains photos and diagrams of chords for every key in C tuning.This helpful guide contains a section devoted to moveable chords as well as a summary ofwhere the chords lie on the fretboard. In Mel Bay's Left-Handed Ukulele Chords the chords are grouped by type including major minor seventh diminished augmented and more. This book can be used with eitherthe soprano (standard) or tenor Ukulele in G-C-E-A tuning.

A D-tuning method written by one of the greatest uke soloists of all time. This fine beginner's text teaches chords melody playing rhythm accompaniment strumming strokes and techniques and moveable chord forms. The songsappear as melodies in notation with lyrics and diagrams for both rhythm chords and melody/chord playing. Also included are chord exercises by key a section on introductions and endings and a section of chord diagrams in threepositions.

The First Jam series was created to give children and beginners of all ages a book of simple common tunes to learn. These are standard Jam tunes in the Bluegrass/Old Time music styles. All the books in this series are written inthe same keys; they can all be played together without any problems. So get your friends or family who play guitar mandolin banjo ukulele dulcimer or Dobro together grab these books and start jamming. Improvisation Another idea behind writing the First Jam series was to provide a number of tunes that were easy to learn but that are also a great to begin working on improvising. Each book in the series offers the melody for that particularinstrument as well as back-up chords for another instrument to accompany you. Each song is represented in Tab notation and chord symbols. The accompanying CD has two tracks for each song. The first playing the song with themelody line the second track offers just the backup so you can play the melody over it or even improvise. Tunes include: Cripple Creek Old Joe Clark Will the Circle Be Unbroken and many more.

Want to play beautiful Hawaiian melodies on your ?ukulele? Now you can! Learn to Play Slack Key Style ?Ukulele is a comprehensive instruction into the art of playing great solo ?ukulele?slack key style.Slack Key?Ho `alu?is a melodic finger-picked guitar style created by Hawaiian paniolo in the mid-19th century known as ?Hawaiian soul music?. It is only natural that some ?ukulele players in Hawaiiwould re-tune their instruments and play slack key style. Nothing sounds so sweet. No matter if you are a dedicated beginner wanting to expand your playing or an advanced uke-a-banger looking for a new challenge you willfind music to delight your fingers and stimulate your ear. Learn to Play Slack Key Style ?Ukulele is both a course of study and a collection of great solo arrangements that start out easy and increase in difficulty. Includesaccess to online audio. Tablature and standard notation Notes on the tunings reading music and reading TAB Guided lessons help you develop your style Graded arrangements from easy toadvanced Over 30 great arrangements Learn how to create your own slack key style arrangements of classic Hawaiian songs Playable on any ?ukulele with a low G string Downloadable musicalexamples of all songs

Holiday Favourites For Solo Ukulele by Joe Carr will put the greatest Christmas carols Thanksgiving tunes and Hanukkah harmonies right at your fingertips so that you'll be strumming and plucking thesemerry melodies away in no time at all. The fun and happy sound of a good Uke is perfect for the holiday period so each and every one of the songs in this Ukulele Christmas song book is guaranteed to be acrowd-pleaser. With Christmas classics like Jingle Bells Silent Night and Away In A Manger arranged for the Ukulele all the songs to get you into the holiday spirit will be yours for the playing. Each songis arranged in a chord melody style meaning the melody is to be played on the higher strings while the chords can be played simultaneously on the lower strings. This will reproduce the familiarly rich sound of the songs but witha fun Ukulele twist. The songs vary in ability with some able to be played well by beginners while other tunes will challenge more experienced players. The songs in Holiday Favouritesare notated in standard notation as well as TAB meaning you can play them whether you read music or not. This Ukulele Christmas sheet music is accompanied by an audio CD featuring demonstration tracks of each song foryou to play along with or just to hear exactly how it should sound. So whether you're preparing for a performance or you just want to expand your Ukulele repertoire with some seasonal songs Holiday Favourites For Solo Ukulele is probably the best option for Ukulele Christmas sheet music as well as music inspired by other holiday traditions like Hanukkah and Thanksgiving. 

With Online Audio-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 andversatility. 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 27arrangements 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 dedicatedbeginners 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 thecompanion 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.

Media Type : Book/CD Set Level : Beginning Musical Genre : Folk Series : First Jams Number of pages : 24 The First Jam series was created to give children and beginners of all ages a book of simple, common tunes to learn. These are standard Jam tunes in the Bluegrass/Old Time music styles. All the books in this series are written in the same keys; they can all be played together without any problems. So get your friends or family who play guitar, mandolin, banjo, ukulele, dulcimer or Dobro together, grab these books and start jamming. Improvisation - Another idea behind writing the First Jam series was to provide a number of tunes that were easy to learn, but that are also a great to begin working on improvising. Each book in the series offers the melody for that particular instrument as well as back-up chords for another instrument to accompany you. Each song is represented in Tab, notation and chord symbols. The accompanying CD has two tracks for each song. The first playing the song with the melody line, the second track offers just the backup so you can play the melody over it or even improvise. Tunes include: Cripple Creek, Old Joe Clark, Arkansas Traveler, Will the Circle Be Unbroken and many more.

Mauro Giuliani (1781-1828) is considered one of the greatest composers and Guitar virtuosos from the Romantic period.His work contains compositions for one and two Guitars including studies and concertpieces.Mauro Giuliani Arranged For Ukulele Duet By Ondrej Sarek presents a Ukulele duet arrangement of '12 Neue Landler' a salon-style Guitar duet written in the form of a contemporary dance. The firstUkulele performs both the melody and bass parts while the second Ukulele provides fingerpicking accompaniment.

With First Lessons Ukulele by Jerry Moore 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 Ukuleleprovides a simple approach for learning how to play the ukulele without reading music. From the most basic necessities such as holding the uke properly and forming simple chords up to more advanced techniques which includetransposing using second and third position chords and picking and strumming melody solos. Companion CD included.

Par GIULIANI MAURO. Mauro Giuliani (1781-1828) is considered one of the greatest composers and Guitar virtuosos from the Romantic period. His work contains compositions for one and two Guitars, including studies and concertpieces. Mauro Giuliani Arranged For Ukulele Duet By Ondrej Sarek presents a Ukulele duet arrangement of '12 Neue Landler', a salon-style Guitar duet written in the form of a contemporary dance. The firstUkulele performs both the melody and bass parts, while the second Ukulele provides fingerpicking accompaniment. / Niveau : Très Avancé / Recueil / Ukulélé

A wonderful collection of 34 popular ukulele songs in C tuning. Chords melody and lyrics are shown for each song and the melody is presented in notation and tablature! Each song is shown both as melody only and an accompanimentarrangement. Also included in the back of the book are a chart of basic chords a fingerboard note reference and scale exercises.

Media Type : Book Level : Advanced Musical Genre : Hawaiian Number of pages : 68 Learn the inner secrets of trick and novelty ukulele playing as well as the basics of advanced jazz-type chord substitution. Add color to your solos with this goldmine of little-known techniques. If you can already pick and strum the basic melody of a song, you can use the ideas in this manual to learn how to express your creativity. How-to instructions include: wah-wah, chime and bongo effects, vamp runs, multiple tremolos, the rhumbas strum, pencil percussion, the bend, two-on-one-uke, speed picking, ukulele electronics, and more. A useful bonus is a 13-page section on basic and advanced chords featuring five to seven different ways to play the same chord up the fretboard.

The ukulele is an effective solo instrument carrying both the melody and chords when playing specially arranged music. This book includes 28 beautiful classic melodies arranged for solo ukulele. These arrangements soundwonderful played by musicians of all levels. Some arrangements are suited to beginners while others will be best played by more advanced players. Regardless of your previous experience these arrangements even played at slowtempos will produce an attractive full sound. Includes access to online audio.