Author: Tom Fleming
Publisher: Amber Books
ISBN: 1782745181
Release Date: 2017-04-28
Genre: Music
"Once the recorder was the first musical instrument that you learned to play at school, but these days the ukulele is becoming the most popular classroom choice. It s cheap, light, easily portable, suitable for children s small hands and can be used to play a surprisingly wide variety of songs and musical styles. Aimed at children, "Ukulele for Beginners" is a perfect introduction. From choosing which kind of ukulele to learn to how to hold the instrument, from learning the names of the different strings to playing first chords, from strumming patterns to finger-picking, from simple first songs such as My Darling Clementine to more complex ones like Somewhere Over The Rainbow, the book guides the new learner through all the necessary steps. With clear diagrams, instructions and notation, a large variety of musical styles is covered. Special features focus on famous ukulele players, such as Taylor Swift, Paul McCartney and Adele. Written by a professional player, "Ukulele For Beginners" is illustrated with color photographs and illustrations of chord tabs, and is an excellent first book on this increasingly popular instrument."
Author: Gernot Rodder
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 3802404467
Release Date: 2002-11-01
Genre: Music
"The ukulele is more popular today than ever, and this instructional book makes learning the uke easy and fun! It covers all important subjects for the beginning uke player including rhythm accompaniment, strumming patterns and techniques, fingerpicking techniques and melody playing. The music is presented in notation and tablature and is explained in easy-to-understand terms. Total Ukulele also covers the basics of music theory, chord exercises and many chord progressions. The companion CD features numerous exercises and eleven popular tunes to listen to or play along with."
Author: Alistair Wood
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 9783527709052
Release Date: 2012
Genre: Ukulele
Sie ist klein, handlich und unkompliziert. Wenn auch Sie dem Charme der Ukulele erlegen sind, ist dieses Buch genau das richtige für Sie. Alistair Wood zeigt Ihnen, wie Sie auch ohne Vorkenntnisse schnell Erfolge hören können, gibt aber auch fortgeschrittenen Spielern zahlreiche Tipps zur Verbesserung ihres Spiels. Sie lernen, wie Sie Ihrer Ukulele neben den typisch hawaiianischen Klängen auch rockige, jazzige oder bluesige Töne entlocken können, hier ist - vom AC/DC-Fan bis zum Klassik-Liebhaber - für jeden etwas dabei. Einfache Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitungen und die beiliegende CD mit Hörbeispielen machen es einfacher denn je, die verschiedenen Techniken der Ukulele zu erlernen. Darüber hinaus erfahren Sie alles, was Sie sonst noch über das Instrument wissen müssen: vom Kauf bis zur richtigen Pflege. Musik soll Spaß machen - und der ist mit der Ukulele garantiert. Legen Sie los!
Author: Ron Middlebrook
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 9781476825779
Release Date: 1999-07-01
Genre: Music
(Fretted). This terrific collection for beginning to advanced ukulele players features easy arrangements of 50 great songs, in standard notation and uke tablature. This great resource also teaches popular strum patterns and how to tune the uke.
Author: Will Grove-White
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 9781844038190
Release Date: 2014-10-20
Genre: Music
Interested in the ukulele and want to learn how to play it? This is the book for you. This all-encompassing guide to the ukulele is written by Will Grove-White, one of the world-renowned Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain. Clearly written, beautifully designed, and chock-full of photos and illustrations, Get Plucky With the Ukulele is the perfect teach-yourself ukulele book for adults and children alike, and a must for anyone with an interest in the instrument. - No knowledge of music required - Clearly written and easy to understand - Full colour photographic illustrations - Chords to learn and songs to strum - Simple and advanced strumming techniques - Pull-out Chord Dictionary - Tips and tricks for writing your own songs - How to play in a group - Play along with the songs online Also includes: - A complete history of the ukulele - Biographies of great uke players from past and present - Ukulele revelations about Jimi Hendrix, Neil Armstrong, Elvis Presley and more...
Thomas Balinger Ukulele Songbook 50 All Time Classics 50 All Time Classics: Das sind weltbekannte und beliebte Songs, die einfach jeder kennen muss! Angefangen bei Jingle Bells" und Camptown races" über Banks of the Ohio" bis zu Scarborough fair" - alle Songs sind speziell für das Spiel mit der Ukulele in C-Stimmung bearbeitet worden (G-C-E-A). Alle Lieder sind in Standard-Notation und Tabulatur für Ukulele notiert - auch wer keine Noten lesen kann, kann hier sofort loslegen! Der komplette Liedtext, Akkordsymbole für die Begleitung und Griffbilder aller benötigten Akkorde bieten die perfekte Ergänzung: ob für das Instrumental-Spiel der Melodie oder die Begleitung - hier findet jeder das Richtige! Eine praktische Übersicht der im Buch vorkommenden Akkorde, einfache Anschlagsmuster und Zupfmuster für die Liedbegleitung machen dieses Buch zum unverzichtbaren Begleiter für jeden Ukulelisten. Songliste 1. Amazing grace 2. Jingle Bells 3. Down by the riverside 4. Yankee Doodle 5. For he's a jolly good fellow 6. My Bonnie lies over the ocean 7. Oh Susanna 8. Old McDonald had a farm 9. Go, tell it on the mountain 10. Deck the halls 11. Auld lang syne 12. Aura Lee 13. Clementine 14. Ma come balli bene bimba 15. Careless love 16. House of the rising sun 17. When the saints go marchin' in 18. She'll be coming round the mountain 19. Michael, row the boat ashore 20. Tom Dooley 21. Little brown jug 22. Swing low, sweet chariot 23. Good night, Ladies 24. The yellow rose of Texas 25. Twinkle, twinkle little Star 26. Give me that old time religion 27. Scarborough Fair 28. Joshua fit the battle of Jericho 29. Ode an die Freude 30. The John B. sails 31. Buffalo Gals 32. Wayfaring stranger 33. The streets of Laredo 34. Guten Abend, gut' Nacht 35. I'm on my way 36. La donna e mobile 37. Banks of the Ohio 38. We wish you a merry Christmas 39. Barcarole 40. Home on the range 41. Morning has broken 42. Kum ba yah 43. What shall we do with the drunken sailor 44. Skip to my Lou 45. Camptown Races 46. The wild rover 47. The water is wide 48. Barbara Allen 49. Day-O (Banana Boat Song) 50. Nobody knows the trouble
Author: JERRY MOORE
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 9781619113077
Release Date: 2016-06-29
Genre: Music
This book teaches you how to create melodies and chord solos on the ukulele. It is intended to help those players who love this instrument, and would like to increase their skills and enjoyment. The basic approach taken does not include music theory and rhythms, only the chords and notes necessary to create andplay the songs. A user friendly approach to playing wonderful ukulele solos! Includes access to online audio
Author: JOE CARR
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 9781619113824
Release Date: 2013-03-27
Genre: Music
Patterned after Mel Bay's Modern Guitar Method, this book and accompanying audio use proven exercises, studies and musical examples to introduce basicpicking and reading skills for the ukulele. The book is recommended for studentsof any level, and is suited for soprano, concert and tenor ukulele. Rhythm exercises are also included. This method teaches the student to read standard notation. Includes access to online audio
The perfect starter set for ukulele! Everything you need to play the uke is included: a high-quality wood ukulele, the Total Ukulele method book with CD, and a pick. The Total Ukulele instructional book makes learning the uke easy and fun! It covers all important subjects for the beginning uke player including rhythm accompaniment, strumming patterns and techniques, fingerpicking techniques and melody playing. The music is presented in notation and tablature and is explained in easy-to-understand terms. Total Ukelele also covers the basics of music theory, chord exercises and many chord progressions. The companion CD features numerous exercises and eleven popular tunes to listen to or play along. The method book is written for the standard ukulele tuning in D (older tuning). The pitches of the strings are: A, D, F#, and B.
Author: Alistair Wood
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 9781119135982
Release Date: 2015-09-08
Genre: Music
The fast and easy way to learn how to play the ukulele With the help of Ukulele For Dummies, learning to play this popular string instrument at a basic level has never been easier. Now in a fully updated second edition, this hands-on, friendly guide provides everything you need to know to pick up a uke and get playing—fast. From purchasing a ukulele and the necessary accessories to making sense of simple chord progressions and playing in a variety of styles—including pop, folk, Hawaiian, and holiday favourites—the second edition of Ukulele For Dummies will have you creating beautiful music in no time. For anyone wishing to learn to play this fun, surprisingly versatile instrument, Ukulele For Dummies covers all the basics, from chords and strumming patterns to guidance on finger picking—and everything in between. Plus, you'll find tips to make certain chord changes easier, chords and tabs for popular Christmas and New Year songs, apps for mobile devices, the ten best ukulele chords, and so much more. Audio tracks are available via online download at Dummies.com, creating a total musical instruction package Features a ukulele buying guide for the novice Offers instruction in a variety of musical styles Provides finger-picking instruction and the chords and patterns you need to know With its simple and clear instruction, and inspiration on every page, the second edition of Ukulele For Dummies will have fans and first-time musicians making a big splash with this tiny instrument in no time.
Author: LARRY MCCABE
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 9781609746506
Release Date: 2010-10-07
Genre: Music
With the Three-Chord Children's Songbook you will need only minimal playing skills and three chords–G, C, and D7–to accompany each song in this great book. the jam-packed book is invaluable for all beginning musicians, casual musicians, teachers, family bands, and performers. Melody, lyrics, and chords are included for all songs.Guitar, uke, and five-string banjo diagrams are included for the three chords, along with basic accompaniment tips. Transposing and how-to-use-the-capo tips are included for singers. an invaluable sourcebook for teachers–and a handy, compact fakebook for performers.
Author: Bill Plant
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
ISBN: 1565235657
Release Date: 2012
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
On the cusp of the Uke resurgence, this is teh first book to present the simple step-by-step process or building a ukulele. The ukulele's appeal among the young and enormous craft-nation of MAKErs makes this project a 'must-do.'
Author: Morton Manus
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 1457438305
Release Date:
Genre: Music
Now, everything you need to know to play the baritone ukulele in one book. Start from the beginning by learning about the parts of the instrument, learn how to hold it and how to tune it. You will then learn the basics of reading music. You will learn to play using popular songs including Tom Dooley, The Streets of Laredo, When the Saints Go Marching In, The Red River Valley and many more. A dictionary of baritone ukulele chords is included.
