Book/Online Audio Ukulele

SKU: HL.581260

Berklee Guide. Instruction, Method. Softcover Audio Online. 80 pages. Published by Berklee Press (HL.581260).

ISBN 9780876392256. UPC: 196288077046. 9.0x12.0x0.199 inches.

Learn the ukulele! Berklee Basic Ukulele is an easy-to-follow, funintroduction to the ukulele--the perfect guide for the beginning ukulele enthusiast! The book begins with the basics of reading music notation (traditional notation, ukulele tablature, and chord diagrams), which can serve as a review or a handy primer for those with noprior reading experience. You will then learn a variety techniques for playing melodies, strumming chords, and accompanying yourself singing, with many tunes in a diversity of styles as examples. You will learn various rhythms and strum patterns, starting from very basic strumming and then slowly incorporating more complex right hand techniques, and learn to strum along with your favorite (ororiginal) songs. Each chord, strum pattern, and concept is coupled with exercises and songs to give you ample opportunities to absorb the material, with demonstration and play-along audio tracks. Includes: â?¢ How to hold the ukulele, play with healthy hand/body position, and produce a good tone. â?¢ The notes of the ukulele fingerboard. â?¢ The basics of music theory, which you will then use to help learn songs and develop an overall intuitive sense for how to play the ukulele. â?¢ Essential chords and chord strumming patterns for different styles. â?¢ Melodies and chordal accompaniment parts to songs such as â??Aloha 'Oe,â? â??Amazing Grace,â? â??Bound for South Australia,â? â??Hi'ilawe,â? â??Hinei Ma Tov,â? â??Londondeery Air,â? â??Simple Gifts,â? â??When the Saints Go Marching In,â? â??Will the Circle Be Unbroken?,â? and others!

Ukulele - Grade 1

SKU: BT.MUSAM1011604

Composed by Mike Jackson. Uke'n Play Ukulele. Pop and Rock. Book with Online Audio. Composed 2016. 36 pages. Wise Publications #MUSAM1011604. Published by Wise Publications (BT.MUSAM1011604).

ISBN 9781921029783. English.

This newly updated edition of the bestselling Uken Play Ukulele book will get beginners of any age strumming chords and playing songs in no time. Written by professional player and educator Mike Jackson, the book features his instant play methodtogether with downloadable play-along audio. The book begins with the basics - chord diagrams and tuning - before delving into Mike Jacksons unique method that will help you remember where to put your fingers for different chords. Once youve mastered this, Uken Play will teach you 25 greatsongs. The songs get progressively more challenging with each featuring chord diagrams, lyrics and chord symbols, helping you to learn to play the Ukulele by practising strumming the chords while also playing 25 recognisable tunes. The accompanying audio downloads will let you tune up, hear the songs how they should sound, then let you play along with a full backing band. Some songs feature Mikes handy hints so learning the Uke goes as smoothly as possible. If youve struggled to learn to play the Ukulele because you cant remember the chords, or you just want to polish up the basics while playing songs like You Are My Sunshine, Drunken Sailor and Que Sera Sera, Uken Play is an instant play method thattruly does work. Mike Jackson is a professional Ukulele player and multi-instrumentalist who has sold over 250,000 albums and performed extensively across Australia and the rest of the world.

Ukulele

SKU: BT.9781408186985

Composed by Ian Lawrence. Ukulele Magic. Tuition. Book with CD. Collins Music Publishing #9781408186985. Published by Collins Music Publishing (BT.9781408186985).

ISBN 9781408186985. English.

Ukulele Magic is the perfect tutor for children and for teachers. Rock to ragtime, bluegrass to swing, tango, calypso and the blues - they're all here in instantly accessible songs to play straight away ~ whether solo, withfriends, or with the whole class. Fully supported by video tutorials and audio performances and backings.

The pupil's edition, BOOK CD, contains full audio performance and backing support and website video tutorials, makingit ideal for individual practice. The 25 pieces carefully progress from playing open strings (eg Stringalong Rag) to songs with one chord (Shortnin bread, A minor miracle, F major march) to two chords (Baboushka, Tab tango,Calypsostrum) and finally three chords (In South Africa, Playing the blues).

Finger-picking and strumming styles are all introduced step by step in pieces which are fun and stylistic. This is a thoroughly musical introduction toan immensely popular instrument, opening the way to independent music-making for all.

Composed by Various. For Ukulele. Ukulele. Softcover. 112 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

41 World Wide Favorites from 27 Countries and 5 Continents. Fretted. Folk, World Music. Softcover Audio Online. 64 pages. Published by Centerstream Publications