Favorite Old-Time American Songs For Ukulele features over 100 traditional American Folk songs arranged for the Ukulele with chord diagrams and melody lines in tablature and standard notation.This vastcollection makes Favorite Old-Time American Songs For Ukulele a treasury of the best songs from the American tradition. Nothing in this book is out of range for beginner Ukulele players. The songs are in keys thatare both easy to sing and that fit the melodic range of the Ukulele. Of course not every Voice sings comfortably in every key so information on transposition and a short discussion for players of the Baritone Ukulele areincluded. Although you do not need to read music or tablature to use this book short introductions to each are included. In putting together this collection arranger Mark Nelson was inspired by the old Americanpractice of making a sampler an endearing needlework design showing off various stitches and techniques.Favorite Old-Time American Songs For Ukulele presents a sampling of the best American songs forpeople working in schools churches hospitals and other public performance spaces or for anyone wishing to expand their repertoire and brush up on a few old songs. The huge collection of songs consist of a little ofeverything; sentimental old hearth songs laments and lullabies ballads and play-parties the sacred and profane can all be found inside this book.

Jumpin' Jim's Ukulele Masters-A collection of Classical and traditional works ingeniously arranged for Ukulele by John King. The arrangements are ideal for more experinced Ukelele players but are presented in tablature so that they may be attempted by the more novice player without needing to read music. The book includes a CD of superb demonstration performances by John King himself!

Description Ukulele From The Beginning is a great collection of favourite songs specially chosen for primary school-age children starting to learn the instrument! No previous knowledge of music is necessary for pupils... or the teacher! Just master the easy-to-play chord shapes and sing along! Ukulele from the beginning is an ideal introduction to this great little instrument and in no time at all the whole class will be playing and accompanying themselves! They'll soon want to learn more!

Improve your ukulele playing with Fretboard Roadmaps, your guide to the essential patterns that all great uke players know and use! Each chapter presents a pattern and shows you how to use it, while also giving you playing tips and uke insights. A specially recorded CD with fifty-nine demonstration and play-along tracks illustrates the tunes and exercises written in standard notation and tablature. Absolute beginners will be able to follow the diagrams and instruction from the beginning, while intermediate players can use the chapters non-sequentially to increase their understanding of the ukulele. You will learn how to: Strum backup chords anywhere on the fretboard, in any key Play chord solos up and down the fretboard Sol in any key using first-position major scales, chord-based licks, and moveable major and blues scales Understand chord progressions Increase your chord vocabulary

Combining picking patterns chord strumming & melody lines for interesting and fun arrangements fingerstyle ukulele has become popular with indie artists and emerging solo uke players around the world. This new book will help anyone move beyond three chords and a strum! Kev covers techniques and patterns tablature music reading and much more with arrangements written specifically for fingerstyle uke in styles ranging from Celtic to classical! Perfect for uke newbies guitarists ready to take on a new instrument and singer-songwriters looking to expand their horizons. For Soprano Concert or Tenor Ukuleles in Standard C Tuning (High G)

Step-by-step pictures take you from first day exercises to playing along with a backing track. Absolute Beginners has been designed to tell you everything you need to know from the very first time. A look and learn course that uses clear pictures instead of long explanations. Practical advice and tips covering everything you need to know to get playing, fast! CD audio tracks to show you how things should sound, plus full length accompaniment tracks to play along with. Written by Steven Sproat who is a ukulele player with considerable experience. He has broadcast on many radio stations including BBC Radio 2 and BBC Scotland. Steven has played at prestigious venues such as Ronnie Scott's in London, the Cheltenham Festival and the New York Ukulele Festival and is also a teacher ' his most famous pupil being comedian Harry Hill! For Ukeleles in standard GCEA tuning.

Description Following on from Steven Sproat's best-selling Starting Ukulele this brand new book builds on the basics with introductions to several new techniques. Mastering new strumming patterns, alternative chord shapes and fingerpicking will add colour and flair to your basic playing skills! Steven has also assembled a unique selection of songs to help you practise and show off your new skills. Starting Ukulele: The Next Step is the book to take you beyond the basics and on to full enjoyment of your ukulele! Complete with audio CD!

Description Ukulele From The Beginning: Book 2 is a great collection of favourite songs specially chosen from primary school-age children starting to learn the instrument! It follows on from Book 1, building on the foundations and framework for learning the instrument. No previous knowledge of music is necessary for pupils... or the teacher! Just master the easy-to-play chord shapes and sing along! Ukulele From The Beginning is an ideal introduction to this great little instrument and in no time at all the whole class will be playing and accompanying themselves! They'll soon want to be learning more! Comes complete with a CD of fun and funky backing tracks for the class to play along to. Songlist Buffalo Gals Chiapanecas (The Hand Clapping Song) Down By The Riverside Finnegan's Wake He's Got The Whole World In His Hand I Saw Three Ships La Cucaracha (The Cockroach) Lavender's Blue Linstead Market Little Brown Jug Oh My Darling, Clementine Pop Goes The Weasel Simple Gifts Skip To My Lou The Animals Went In Two By Two The Big Rock Candy Mountain The Grand Old Duke Of York The Mocking Bird The Wraggle-taggle Gypsies This Train Is Bound For Glory We Shall Overcome We Wish You A Merry Christmas