Alfred's Basic Ukulele Method 1 features clear, well-paced instruction that makes learning the ukulele easy and fun. This book covers how to hold your ukulele, tuning your ukulele, right- and left-hand techniques, the basics of reading music, chords, strumming patterns, songs, and how to read TAB. The included DVD features MP3 audio demonstrations and video lessons to accompany all of the topics in the book. The video and audio can also be streamed online or downloaded. / Ukulélé

The perfect supplementary book for Ukulele students of all ages. Includes 40 favorite folksongs, famous classical melodies, songs from various cultures, and many fun-to-play original songs, appearing in order of level of difficulty. Each song is presented with the melody in a five-line staff and tablature. Chord names with fingerboard diagrams at every chord change are included, along with the lyrics.Titles include: Amazing Grace- Erie Canal- In the Hall of the Mountain King- Mary Ann- Michael, Row the Boat Ashore- Scarborough Fair- The Sloop John B.- Ukulele Chopsticks- and many more.Supplemental material includes:Reference material: a list of over 50 easy-to-read Common Ukulele Chords, a chart of the Ukulele Fingerboard, Natural Notes on the Ukulele, and a list of Strumming Patterns.Detailed instructions for strumming chords.Icons that provide insights to help students make connections to the music: Music Master, Strums, Ukulele Mike Sez. It is as if the authors were present at the lesson.An alphabetical song list. / Ukulélé