SKU: 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!
SKU: HL.703890
ISBN 9781458477231. UPC: 884088659431. 9.0x12.0x0.179 inches. Lil' Rev and John Nicholson.
Take a journey back in time with folk masters Lil' Rev and John Nicholson in this delightful collection of old-time fiddle tunes arranged for ukulele. Southern string band, bluegrass, and hillbilly music are covered as well as song forms such as reels, jigs, blues, rags, hornpipes, polkas, and more. Featuring a variety of ukulele picking styles, each exciting instrumental piece in this songbook is carefully arranged for solo ukulele in standard notation and tablature. Chord grids are also included so you can play along with others or with your own string band. Playing level varies from very easy to very advanced, so there's something inside for everyone, and something for everyone to aspire to! This unique collection also includes historical notes, rare photos, and access to full-band audio backing tracks for play-along fun! Online audio is accessed at halleonard.com/mylibrary.
SKU: MB.30029M
ISBN 9780786692729. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
This book and companion audio provide the most basic introduction to the ukulele available. Starting with a chord that requires no left hand finger at all, the book introduces simple chords and easy rhythm strums using a number of well-known songs. Students who feel totally overwhelmed by other methods will find this approach quick and easy to understand. The music on the companion audio is played at a moderate tempo so that beginners can play along with ease. The book is catered to students of all ages and levels. Includes access to online audio.
