'Ukulele at School, Bk 1: The Most Fun & Easy Way to Play! (Teacher's Guide)


Book Description

Stanford University music professor, Steve Sano, and six-time GRAMMY(R) Award-winner Daniel Ho, draw upon decades of experience as performers and instructors to bring you 'Ukulele at School, a unique and empowering method that makes learning fun and easy! In this teacher's manual, the material in the student's book is reproduced in full and enclosed in a gray outline so you can see exactly what's presented to the student. Free MP3 audio files and lesson plans are available at UkuleleAtSchool.com.




Beginner Guitar Lessons for Kids Book with Online Video and Audio Access


Book Description

The Beginner Guitar Lessons for Kids Book with Online Video & Audio access by Jay Wamsted is designed to help the absolute beginning student learn to play the guitar. This step-by-step course is designed for elementary school-aged children (ages 5-11) and quickly teaches the student to play songs they will know and love. This method includes online access to video instruction that will help the child play with proper form and timing. The video shows the guitar, both hands, and the sheet music on-screen at the same time. The audio tracks allow the student to practice and play along with easy songs. The combination of book, video, and audio make this the easiest to understand guitar course for kids available.




'Ukulele at School, Bk 2: The Most Fun & Easy Way to Play! (Teacher's Guide)


Book Description

This book, together with 'Ukulele at School, Book 1 provides a basic music curriculum for a full school year! Lessons that are thoughtfully paced and logically presented create a rewarding experience. Students will learn to play melodies as well as some of the basics of reading music. Units go further in-depth on tuning the 'ukulele, plucking, and learning the notes on each string. To enhance the learning experience, students can tune into the free, correlating audio tracks and lesson plans at www.UkuleleAtSchool.com! Stanford University music professor, Steve Sano, and Six-time GRAMMY(R) award winner Daniel Ho, draw upon decades of experience as performers and instructors to bring you 'Ukulele at School, a unique and empowering method that makes learning fun and easy! First impressions last a lifetime. This introductory program is designed to instill a love of music in students, provide a solid musical foundation, and invigorate schools with the ideal classroom instrument . . . the 'ukulele! The EASIEST way to read music on the 'ukulele! This book, together with 'Ukulele at School, Book 1 provides a basic music curriculum for a full school year! Lessons that are thoughtfully paced and logically presented create a rewarding experience.




How to Play Ukulele


Book Description

Learn to play the ukulele with this beginner’s guide that features information about basic techniques, tools, and music knowledge. What do George Clooney, Zooey Deschanel, Ryan Gosling, and James Franco all have in common? Answer: they all play the ukulele and now, with this easy step-by-step guide, you can too! With just this book and your ukulele in hand, you’ll learn basic music skills, how to care for your instrument, and how to play some simple tunes. Whether you’re looking to impress your friends with spontaneous sing-alongs, or just want to strum solo, How to Play Ukulele is the perfect entryway to the wonderful world of ukulele.




Easy Songs for Ukulele


Book Description

(Fretted). Play along with your favorite tunes from the Beatles, Elvis, Johnny Cash, Woody Guthrie, Simon & Garfunkel, and more! The songs are presented in the order of difficulty, beginning with simple rhythms and melodies and ending with chords and notes up the neck. You can also strum and sing along using the provided lyrics and ukulele chord diagrams. The accompanying audio features every song played with guitar accompaniment, so you can hear how each song sounds and then play along when you're ready. Songs include: I Walk the Line * Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da * Tom Dooley * We Shall Overcome * Your Cheatin' Heart * and more.




Hal Leonard Ukulele Method


Book Description

(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.




Essential Elements for Ukulele - Method Book 1


Book Description

(Essential Elements Ukulele). Playing the ukulele is an enjoyable, easy, and inexpensive way to get involved in music. It provides a way to learn musical concepts and skills that can apply to any instrument you decide to study. Moreover, it will give you a great opportunity to share the joy of making music with other people. This book will help to provide you with the basic skills and musical background you need to get started. The audio features demonstrations of all the songs and examples. This carefully crafted method emphasizes chord strumming skills; teaching students HOW to practice; note reading exercises; "chord challenges" to learn how to figure out chord progressions; tab reading; and more. It also includes nearly 30 familiar songs that students can play while still learning, including: All My Loving * Home on the Range * Hound Dog * Jambalaya (On the Bayou) * La Bamba * The Lion Sleeps Tonight * The Rainbow Connection * Take Me Out to the Ballgame * and more! Practice, experiment, and have fun playing the ukulele!




Jake Shimabukuro - Peace Love Ukulele (Songbook)


Book Description

(Ukulele Transcriptions). Deemed "the Hendrix of the ukulele," Hawaii native Jake Shimabukuro is a uke virtuoso whose music has revolutionized the world's perception of this tiny instrument. Showcasing his complex finger work, his songs combine elements of jazz, rock, classical and traditional music. Our sought-after songbook features note-for-note transcriptions with ukulele tablature of Jake's masterful playing on all the CD tracks: Bohemian Rhapsody * Boy Meets Girl * Bring Your Adz * Hallelujah * Pianoforte 2010 * Variation on a Dance 2010 * and more. Also includes two bonus songs that are not on the CD: "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" a Shimabukuro sensation on YouTube, and his hit song "Hula Girl."




Essential Elements Ukulele Method - Book 2


Book Description

(Essential Elements Ukulele). Essential Elements Ukulele Book 2 is a great next step for players who are ready to expand their knowledge of music and further develop their skills on the ukulele. This comprehensive method book uses familiar and popular songs to introduce more advanced strumming options and fingerpicking techniques. A combination of traditional notation and tablature are used to illustrate new ideas. As in Book 1, the ukulele is used to explore concepts that apply to any instrument and can provide a basis for future musical experiences. The accompanying online audio provides demonstrations of songs and play-along accompaniments, making this method a nice framework for individual practice or group instruction. This book also includes many well-known songs, including: "Amazing Grace," "Rock Around the Clock," "This Little Light of Mine," the Beatles' "Eight Days a Week" and "Yellow Submarine," Bruno Mars' "Count on Me," Jack Johnson's "Upside Down," and "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" as made popular by Israel Kamkawiwo'ole.




How to Play Ukulele


Book Description

This is a complete ukulele course for the beginner that is easy and fun to play. You will learn to play accompaniments and chords to many popular folk songs including Little Brown Jug, When the Saints Go Marching In, Scarborough Fair, Greensleves and many more.