Learn to play the ukulele and open up a brand new world of musical knowledge with this exciting method from Alfred Music. Beginners of all ages can start their journey to a lifetime of musical enjoyment. Beginning with the fundamentals, you will learn about the history of the ukulele, its components, how to hold and tune it, and getting acquainted with standard musical notation. You will then move right along to playing different notes, chords, scales, and songs, lesson by lesson, all while continuing to increase your ever-growing knowledge of reading and understanding standard musical notation and playing a variety of well-known songs. You will learn different strumming techniques to help you play in a variety of musical styles. The book also contains a section teaching you how to play by ear. Upon completion of the book, you will be able to play your favorite songs on the ukulele in any key and know how to read music. The book features the following resources for reference during and after your lessons: * Transposition chart * Dictionary of tablature techniques * Ukulele fingerboard chart * Complete ukulele chord dictionary The accompanying DVD provides live performances that demonstrate how the music should sound, on-screen music and MP3 audio for every song and lessons hosted by performer and educator, Julia Jordan. This book teaches entirely in C tuning. The D tuning edition of Alfred's Teach Yourself to Play Ukulele (item 14135) is available from your favorite music retailer and at Alfred.com. Be your own teacher, and let Alfred Music be your resource every step of the way. / Ukulélé

Hallelujah Ukulele: 19 Of The Best And Most Beloved Hymns and Spirituals is a truly special collection of gospel favorites drawn from the traditions of many faiths and cultures.Hallelujah Ukulele: 19 Of The Best And Most Beloved Hymns and Spirituals brings a delightful mix of treasured worship songs - songs of praise and petition, hymns of joy and thanksgiving, spirituals that have given strength and endurance through life's journeys and challenges.Solemn and sacred songs are presented with glorious melodies and inspirational lyrics. Light-hearted and jubilant songs celebrate blessings received and the anticipation of heaven's 'golden shore.? But there are sad numbers too that recall trials and suffering, the oppression of slavery and bondage, and the sustaining faith to overcome.Hallelujah Ukulele: 19 Of The Best And Most Beloved Hymns and Spirituals contains basic melodies with notes and tablature, exciting creative harmonies, chord symbols and large, easy-to-read diagrams, and selected solos and lyrics.If you've never tried gospel songs on your ukulele, now is the time. You're in for a great treat, a rich and rewarding experience to enjoy personally and to share with family and friends. / Ukulélé

Hawaii gave the world the Ukulele - a craze that eventually spread from the West Coast of the USA all over the world.This selection of songs arranged for the heroic little four-stringed instrument spans authentic Hawaiian compositions like Aloha Oe and Hi'ilawe through cheerful pastiches like Everybody Does It In Hawaii and Sweet Leilani to Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's inspired Hawaiian treatments of Over The Rainbow and What A Wonderful World, proving that any style of song sounds good played on a Uke. / Ukulélé