Ukulele for Young Beginners

SKU: BT.MUSAM1011626

ISBN 9781785582554. English.

This updated Kids  edition of the bestselling Uke'n Play Ukulele  series will get young beginners strumming, singing and playing easy songs that only feature 3 chords. Written by professional player and educator Mike Jackson , the book features his unique instant play method, some simple songs that are familiar to all children, together with downloadable play-along audio. The book opens with how to tune up, before detailing Jackson 's innovative instant play method, which kids are guaranteed to love. Once they've mastered this, Uke'n Play Ukulele For Kids  teaches 25 simple songs that are instantly-recognisable and well-known. The first few songs use justone chord, before introducing two more. Each features chord diagrams, lyrics and chord symbols, helping children learn to play the Ukulele by practising strumming the chords and getting used to finger positions, while also playing fun tunes. Songs include Row, Row, Row Your Boat, The Lion Sleeps Tonight, Jingle Bells , and many more. The accompanying audio downloads will help you tune up, get familiar with the songs, then play along with a full backing band. Some songs also feature Mike 's handy hints so learning the Uke goes as smoothly as possible. Uke'n Play Supa Easy Ukulele  is a fantastic resource for the classroom, or other groups of young beginners. Featuring valuable advice for introducing children to music through the Ukulele, the book will enable them to start making music straight away. With well-known songs like  My Darling Clementine  and Michael Finnegan , this is a beginner's instant play method for kids that truly 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.

SKU: MB.20229M

ISBN 9780786687244. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

Anyone can learn to play the ukulele, and play it well. No previous knowledge of music is necessary. Strum and pick both harmonies and melodies. First Lessons Ukulele provides a simple approach for learning how to play the ukulele without reading music. From the most basic necessities, such as holding the ukulele properly and forming simple chords, up to more advanced techniques, which include transposing, using second and third position chords, and picking and strumming melody solos. Includes access to online audio and video.

â?¢ No previous music knowledge necessary.
â?¢ Strum and pick both harmonies and melodies.
â?¢ Takes you from basic skills such as forming simple chords, to advanced techniques, such as transposing and soloing.
â?¢ Includes access to online audio and video.

SKU: MB.30431M

ISBN 9780786691616. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

This book and companion audio include twenty of the most popular kids tunes of all time, arranged for small hands to play on the ukulele. Chords are supplied for other instruments to join in the fun, as well as lyrics for singing. The ukulele tablature makes learning fun and easy, while the arranger with 25 years of teaching experience has laid the foundations for good fingerstyle technique. This book is therefore both fun and educational. Includes access to online audio.The ukulele is a wonderful instrument for kids - cheap and cheerful, and ready-made for kids small hands. Most ukulele books introduce chords from the first page, yet chords can be difficult and frustrating for child beginners. This book gets kids playing recognizable tunes right from the get go. Each song includes:- A standard notation clef with the words underneath- Chord symbols for guitar, keyboard or another ukulele to provide accompaniment- A tablature clef, which is what the kids should play.

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.