The Classical Ukulele Method

Everybody's Ukulele Method is a step-by-step approach that makes learning to play the Ukulele not only easy but fun! The careful pacing of the material reflects the vast teaching experience of the authors. This comprehensive book includes a wide variety of such musical styles as rock blues folk jazz classical and world music. Play-along online audio complements this innovative method. Book 1 features:Detailed graphics for all new notes and chords Standard music notation and tablatureDetailed instruction for strumming chordsList of over 40 easy-to-read common ukulelechordsIcons that tell students what the authors would say if they were at the lesson: Know Your Uke Music Master Ukulele Mike Sez Uke Tip. These icons supply insight and help students make connections to the musicStudents are encouraged to play melody and strum chords to develop ensemble playing skills

The easiest ukulele method ever for kids ages 5 and up. This fun method teaches you to play songs on the ukulele right away. The accompanying online audio and video always lets you see demonstrations and hear how the music should sound on any computer or handheld device. Three irresistible ukulele experts guide students along---a clever, classical dog, one cool jazz cat, and a friendly alligator who loves the blues. They focus attention by pointing out what's important on each page and make learning music fun! Parents can be effective guides through this course, even if they've never had any musical training. This course is also perfect for the classroom. Songs include 'Aloha Oe,' 'Over the Rainbow,' 'When the Saints Go Marching In,' and many more. / Ukulélé

Beginning Ukulele, Intermediate Ukulele, and Mastering Ukulele together in one complete, comprehensive instruction book dedicated to revealing the secrets of the ukulele! Anyone interested in playing ukulele can pick up this fun, well-paced method and get started right away. Learn everything you need to know, including chords, strumming, picking, basic music theory, and reading tablature (TAB) and standard music notation. Featuring practice tips and other important issues for the beginning ukulelist, this comprehensive edition takes you from the absolute beginner level up to advanced chords and chord-melody playing. Play classics like 'Amazing Grace,' 'Greensleeves,' 'When the Saints Go Marching In,' and 'The Star-Spangled Banner,' and develop your skills to include jazz improvisation. Whether you are just starting to play ukulele or are an advanced player looking to improve your playing, this is the one book you need. Guitarists looking to expand their musical horizons will also find this to be the perfect introduction to the ukulele. Features * Examples in easy-to-read TAB and standard music notation * Large chord and scale diagrams * Plenty of fun examples to play in a variety of musical styles * Lessons on classic ukulele strums, such as the split strum, triple strum, and triple burst strum * All essential left-hand ukulele techniques, including hammer-ons, pull-offs, and slides * Includes an MP3 CD with over 150 minutes of demonstrations by ukulele virtuoso Daniel Ho. / Ukulélé

The Complete Ukulele Player Songbook 2 contains another sixteen classic and contemporary songs that have been expertly arranged for Ukulele and Voice. The perfect companion to the unique Complete UkulelePlayer tuition method and the first volume of accompanying songbooks these great songs are specially selected to get you strumming singing and enjoying playing the Uke. This brilliant collection oftunes takes inspiration from how fantastically the Ukulele sounds when reinvigorating classic songs. Eight popular tunes have been married with either more classic traditional songs making one songbook that's packed with tunesthat are simply great fun to play. With popular songs old and new like the classics Dancing Queen and The Beatles' In My Life as well as the contemporary pop hits Budapest by GeorgeEzra and Seasons (Waiting On You) by Future Islands The Complete Ukulele Player Songbook 2 brings so many top hits of the pop and rock world to your Ukulele. Not only this but a further selectionof traditional tunes are included like Auld Lang Syne Greensleeves and The House Of The Rising Sun letting you learn those old favourites that everyone is sure toknow. All songs in the Complete Ukulele Player Songbook 2 are arranged for Ukulele and Voice letting you strum and sing on your own or with a big group. Full lyrics are included aswell as Ukulele chord boxes and suggested strumming patterns ensuring you nail every word and chord of these songs that are great fun to play as well as helping you progress on the instrument. The songbook is accessible andenjoyable fitting such a fun and popular instrument as the Uke. The surge in popularity of these accessible instruments in recent years means old favourites like the songs in this book have fresh lives breathed into them and

How to Do Jazz Chord Substitution for Accompaniment and Soloing-Jazzing Up The Ukulele by Fred Sokolow is a method book/CD for Uke players who want to add jazz chord substitution principles to their arrangements. Using 7 classic jazz tunes Fred teaches this by: comparing a simple chord arrangement to a jazzed-up version; explaining how all the variations work; and then presenting a chord/melody solo to learn for each song.Everything is written out in Uke tablature and all three versions of each song are on the included CD. Plus the opening chapter clearly introduces the music theory that is the foundation of playing chord substitutions. Songs include: April Showers • Avalon • I'm Always ChasingRainbows • Indiana (Back Home Again in Indiana) • Look for the Silver Lining • Smiles • Some of These Days.

Swingin\' Jazz Ukulele is designed for your total enjoyment. Each song is arranged in a fun and lively way with a strum-and-sing approach. The chords are simple, yet entirely appropriate to the jazz-age style of the \'20s and \'30s. We\'ve also included classic intros, endings, and turnarounds that will make you sound like an authentic early jazzer. Titles: Ain\'t Misbehavin\' * Ain\'t She Sweet * As Time Goes By * Bye Bye Blackbird * Dream a Little Dream of Me * Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue * I\'ll See You in My Dreams * It Don\'t Mean a Thing (If It Ain\'t Got That Swing) * It Had to Be You * Makin\' Whoopee * Sweet Georgia Brown * Tonight You Belong to Me. / Instrumental Music, Methods

Suitable for beginners of all ages Progressive: Beginner Ukulele contains all you need to know to become a great Ukulele player—in one easy-to-follow lesson-by-lesson book.You do not need any priorknowledge of music or the Ukulele to teach yourself using this method.With Progressive: Beginner Ukulele you will learn:Important Ukulele chords and rhythms used by the world’s best Ukuleleplayers.Techniques for playing classic rock pop blues folk and classical songs and turnaround progressions.How to read all rhythm Ukulele sheet music and chord symbols to accompany yourself or play in aband.Tips and tricks that every Ukulele player should know.Shortcuts to get the most from practice sessions and learn faster.Features include:20 easy Ukulele lessons just likehaving a personal teacher.100+ examples all important rhythms and 80+ Ukulele chords.Easy-to-read Ukulele music and chord diagrams.Suitable for all types of Ukulele.Watch a preview ofthe Progressive: Beginner Ukulele DVD:

The purpose of this violinist songbook is to provide the beginning violinist with a repertoire of 24 of the most familiar and beloved tunes ever written. There are several great folk songs of America and other lands. Theycontinue to bring pleasure and knowledge as a link to the past. All the songs are written specifically for violin utilizing dynamics expression markings and articulations. Key signatures for the songs are in a comfortablerange suitable for the beginning violinist. Guitar chord symbols appear above each melody; however the chords may be played by banjo ukulele autoharp and chord organ. Included are: Irish Songs Folk Songs AmericanHymns Spirituals and Classics. This song book is an ideal supplement to 'Violin Method' (MB93474) published by Mel Bay Publications Inc. All the songs are appropriate for performance at concerts recitals and contests.