This simple and effective approach to learning the ukulele will get you playing right away. Start with the absolute basics like holding the instrument and in no time, you'll have fun strumming the chords to all-time favorite songs. Melodies and lyrics are included, so you can sing along with friends and family or play duets with other musicians. The clear layout, large illustrations, and detailed photos make learning easy. Whether you are teaching yourself or learning with others, this is the best introduction to playing the ukulele. Songs include "Aloha Oe," "Clementine," "Down in the Valley," "Over the Rainbow," "When the Saints Go Marching In," and more
(Fretted). The Hal Leonard Ukulele Method is designed for anyone just learning to play ukulele. This comprehensive and easy-to-use beginner's guide by acclaimed performer and uke master Lil' Rev includes many fun songs of different styles to learn and play. The accompanying CD contains 46 tracks of songs for demonstration and play along. Includes: types of ukuleles, tuning, music reading, melody playing, chords, strumming, scales, tremolo, music notation and tablature, a variety of music styles, ukulele history and much more.
This simple and effective approach to learning the ukulele will get you playing right away. Start with the absolute basics like holding the instrument and in no time, you’ll have fun strumming the chords to all-time favorite songs. Melodies and lyrics are included, so you can sing along with friends and family or play duets with other musicians. The clear layout, large illustrations, and detailed photos make learning easy. Whether you are teaching yourself or learning with others, this is the best introduction to playing the ukulele. Songs include "Aloha Oe," "Clementine," "Down in the Valley," "Over the Rainbow," "When the Saints Go Marching In," and more!
Begin your musical journey with "Strumming the Strings: A Beginner's Guide to Playing the Ukulele" your comprehensive guide to learning and mastering the charming ukulele. This book is designed for absolute beginners and intermediate players looking to refine their skills and delve deeper into the world of ukulele music. "Strumming the Strings: A Beginner's Guide to Playing the Ukulele" offers a step-by-step ukulele course that simplifies learning the instrument, making it fun and easy. It's as if you're having your personal ukulele tutorial, allowing you to progress at your own pace. The book starts with a history of the instrument, guiding you through its evolution and cultural significance. Our ukulele instruction doesn't stop at mere theory. Get to know your instrument intimately, with detailed guides to help you choose your first ukulele, maintain it, and understand its various parts. Learn about the different types of ukuleles, tuning pegs, and soundholes. We unravel the mystery of music notation and ukulele tabs for beginners. Discover the world of ukulele chords, strumming patterns, and transitions, teaching you how to strum your first songs and ignite your musical creativity. Once you have the basics down, it's time to delve into more advanced ukulele lessons. Learn unique chord progressions, explore various playing techniques, and even begin composing your own ukulele music. Our ukulele mastery guide aims to develop not just a player, but a well-rounded musician. But playing the ukulele isn't just about music; it's about joining a vibrant and inclusive community. With our guide, you will navigate ukulele clubs, festivals, and online resources, helping you connect with other enthusiasts worldwide. "Strumming the Strings: A Beginner's Guide to Playing the Ukulele" is your ticket to a fulfilling musical adventure. Start playing ukulele today, and let your journey unfold one strum at a time. This self-teaching ukulele book turns beginners into confident players. Grab your copy and begin your odyssey!
Learn to play the ukulele and open up a brand new world of musical knowledge with this exciting method from Alfred. Beginners of all ages can start their journey to a lifetime of musical enjoyment. Beginning with the fundamentals, you will learn about the history of the ukulele, its components, how to hold and tune it, and getting acquainted with standard musical notation. You will then move right along to playing different notes, chords, scales, and songs, lesson by lesson, all while continuing to increase your ever-growing knowledge of reading and understanding standard musical notation and playing a variety of well-known songs. You will learn different strumming techniques to help you play in a variety of musical styles. The book also contains a section teaching you how to play by ear. Upon completion of the book, you will be able to play your favorite songs on the ukulele in any key and know how to read music. The book features the following resources for reference during and after your lessons: * Transposition chart * Dictionary of tablature techniques * Ukulele fingerboard chart * Complete ukulele chord dictionary This book teaches entirely in C tuning. The D tuning edition of Alfred’s Teach Yourself to Play Ukulele (item 14135) is available from your favorite music retailer and at Alfred.com. Be your own teacher, and let Alfred be your resource every step of the way.
Teach yourself Ukulele today! This book is the perfect introduction to the Ukulele, and ideal for the absolute beginner getting started with their first Uke ! With absolutely no musical knowledge required, this simple yet comprehensive guide is perfect for adults and children alike! * Easy to follow instructions and illustrations * Simple exercises to follow and practice * Learn at your own pace * Fun and easy songs, chords and tunes to play * Learn how to read and understand music notes and symbols * Tons of playing Tips and Techniques * Simply follow the tips and lessons in the book and you'll be playing Ukulele in no time !
Teach how to play ukulele for kids with our easy ukulele lessons for kids. ***Comes with online access to free ukulele videos and audio demonstrating all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score animation for easy music learning.*** Progressive Ukulele Method for Young Beginners - Book 1 contains all you need to know to start teaching kids to play ukulele - in one easy-to-follow, lesson-by-lesson children’s ukulele tutorial. Suitable for children aged 4 to 8 years and all types of ukuleles including concert ukulele, soprano ukulele and tenor ukulele. No prior knowledge of how to read music or playing the ukulele is required to teach a child to learn to play ukulele from this book. Teach your child: • How to play ukulele chords for kids and rhythm ukulele strumming patterns • How to play ukulele notes for kids • All the fundamental techniques of ukulele playing including correct posture, hand position and fingering technique for playing 5 ukulele notes and 3 ukulele chords • Basic ukulele theory for kids including how to read music and ukulele chord symbols • Ukulele tips for kids that every child should know when learning ukulele • Shortcuts for how to learn ukulele fast by getting the most from ukulele practice sessions Contains everything you need to know about how to teach a child to play ukulele today. Features include: • Progressive step-by-step easy ukulele lessons written by a professional children’s ukulele teacher • Beautifully illustrated in full color throughout • Easy-to-read ukulele music for kids and ukulele chords for kids, with lyrics to sing along • Ukulele chord chart and note chart containing all chords and notes taught in this book • 37 great sounding ukulele exercises containing popular easy ukulele songs for kids Kids ukulele lessons have never been this easy for parents and teachers who want to teach children to learn how to play the ukulele, fast. LearnToPlayMusic.com's ukulele lessons for kids are used by children’s ukulele teachers worldwide to teach how to play ukulele for kids. For over 30 years, our team of professional authors, composers and musicians have crafted music lesson books that are a cut above the rest. We offer a large selection of music lessons for kids that cover many different instruments in print, eBook and app formats. Awarded the 'Quality Excellence Design' (QED) seal of approval for eBook innovation, LearnToPlayMusic.com continues to set the standard for quality children’s music education resources.
An enjoyable, easy to follow flute method for the young beginner. Includes fundamentals of fingering and reading music, along with sharps, flats and a variety of musical terms and expressions. By the end of the book the student will be able to play many popular children's songs and have a solid understanding of flute playing.
Since its introduction to Hawai‘i in 1879, the ‘ukulele has been many things: a symbol of an island paradise; a tool of political protest; an instrument central to a rich musical culture; a musical joke; a highly sought-after collectible; a cheap airport souvenir; a lucrative industry; and the product of a remarkable synthesis of western and Pacific cultures. The ‘Ukulele: A History explores all of these facets, placing the instrument for the first time in a broad historical, cultural, and musical context. Drawing on a wealth of previously untapped sources, Jim Tranquada and John King tell the surprising story of how an obscure four-string folk guitar from Portugal became the national instrument of Hawai’i, of its subsequent rise and fall from international cultural phenomenon to “the Dangerfield of instruments,” and of the resurgence in popularity (and respect) it is currently enjoying among musicians from Thailand to Finland. The book shows how the technologies of successive generations (recorded music, radio, television, the Internet) have played critical roles in popularizing the ‘ukulele. Famous composers and entertainers (Queen Liliuokalani, Irving Berlin, Arthur Godfrey, Paul McCartney, SpongeBob SquarePants) and writers (Rudyard Kipling, Jack London, P. G. Wodehouse, Agatha Christie) wind their way through its history—as well as a host of outstanding Hawaiian musicians (Ernest Kaai, George Kia Nahaolelua, Samuel K. Kamakaia, Henry A. Peelua Bishaw). In telling the story of the ‘ukulele, Tranquada and King also present a sweeping history of modern Hawaiian music that spans more than two centuries, beginning with the introduction of western melody and harmony by missionaries to the Hawaiian music renaissance of the 1970s and 1980s.
In this introduction to the ukulele, international recording artist Herb Ohta, Jr., and six-time Grammy(R) award-winner Daniel Ho present their unique perspectives on this wonderful instrument. Following a brief history of the ukulele, they share their ideas on technique, how to play scales and chords, and effective practicing. Also includes 14 traditional Hawaiian and original songs written in tablature and notation for your study and enjoyment. Free MP3 audio files of the music are available at www.DanielHo.com.
