UKEtopia!


Book Description

The book presents a series of delightful vignettes--amazing stories, anecdotes, articles, original songs--stitched together with a collection of images.




Ecoholic


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When the world’s environmental woes get you down, turn to Ecoholic – Canada’s best resource for practical tips and products that help you do your part for the earth. You’ll get the dirt on what not to buy and why, and the dish on great gifts, clothes, home supplies and more. Based on the popular and authoritative "Ecoholic" column that appears weekly in NOW, Ecoholic is a cheeky and eye-opening guide to all of life’s greenest predicaments. The Best Green Products For the home: cleaning and laundry supplies, furniture, linens For renovations: flooring, paint, insulation, carpets, cabinetry For the kitchen: cookware, appliances For your body: cool clothes, jewellery, shoes, beauty care For baby: toys, cribs, organic food, diapers For the garden: fertilizer, pest control, patio furniture For the office: supplies, equipment, energy savings For your pet: natural food, flea control, litter solutions For the fun of it: sporting goods, camping equipment, holidays The Most Current Information Avoiding toxins in the home Buying pesticide-free food Sustainable seafood, meat and veggie choices Reducing energy and water use Greening your love life Eco-tourism Keeping your home and garden pest-free without harmful chemicals Green gift-giving and ethical investing Choosing an environmentally friendly career The big issues facing Canada and how to get involved The Most Helpful Services Electronics and computer recyclers Alternative energy suppliers Green general stores Local organic food delivery Incentives and rebates for greening your home Local and national environmental groups Household hazardous waste disposal Also includes a city-by-city guide: Calgary, Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg




Jazz Ukulele


Book Description

(Berklee Guide). Play jazz ukulele! Learn the essential theory, concepts, and techniques to perform jazz. This book will help you to understand and play jazz harmonies and tension substitutions, and the principles for improvisation and accompanying other musicians. It includes traditional notation and tablature, and also introduces additional types of notation common in jazz. The accompanying online audio lets you hear the concepts and then practice them along with a jazz combo. By the end of the book, you will be able to play jazz ukulele in ensemble and solo settings.




Island Style Ukulele


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Jody shows you the trendy island style ukulele in this DVD. Features include: *Four Finger Exercise




Ukulele For Dummies, Enhanced Edition


Book Description

Learn everything ukulele—from chord progressions to playing pop, folk, and holiday favorites—and, yes, even Hawaiian music! The ukulele is hot. The season one finale of Glee featured a ukulele. The recent hit song "Hey Soul Sister" by Train includes the dulcet tones of a uke. Not to mention the runaway success of the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain. For anyone wishing to master this fun, surprisingly versatile instrument, Ukulele For Dummies covers all the basics—from chords and strumming patterns to guidance on finger-picking. The print version of the book includes a CD with audio tracks of the entire musical notation in the book—creating a total musical instruction package Offers instruction in a variety of styles—including pop, folk, holiday favorites, and Hawaiian music Features a buying guide for the novice—with tips on purchasing a ukulele plus other necessary accessories With its simple and clear instruction, and inspiration on every page, Ukulele For Dummies will have fans and first-time musicians making beautiful music—as they tiptoe through the tulips—in no time. Note: CD files are available to download after purchasing the e-Book version




The Hawaiian Steel Guitar and Its Great Hawaiian Musicians


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(Fretted). The term "steel guitar" can refer to instruments with multiple tunings, 6 to 14 strings, and even multiple fretboards. To add even more confusion, the term "Hawaiian guitar" refers to an instrument played flat on the lap with a steel bar outside of Hawaii, but in Hawaii, it is the early term for the slack key guitar. Lorene Ruymar clears up the confusion in her new book that takes a look at Hawaiian music; the origin of the steel guitar and its spread throughout the world; Hawaiian playing styles, techniques and tunings; and more. Includes hundreds of photos, a foreword by Jerry Byrd, and a bibliography and suggested reading list.




Children's Ukulele Chord Book


Book Description

Finally! A chord book written for the young beginner (or even beginners of any age) showing a creative and simple way to learn and play ukulele chords. Chords are taught beginning with the most essential to more advanced. Chords are presented with exercises that build upon each other and eventually lead the student to playing logical and common chord progressions. Chords are shown in chord diagram form with photographs showing finger positions in relationship to the fretboard. Examples and exercises are presented in strum bar notation.•




31 Easy Ukulele Songs


Book Description

QUICKLY Learn to Pluck, Strum and Sing 31 Fun Ukulele Songs! This carefully curated collection of EASY ukulele songs offers the perfect progression of chords, melodies and strumming patterns for kids and adults to learn ukulele fast! Play familiar children's songs, classics from popular music and even heartwarming Christmas songs! Each can be played in a variety of ways: You can pluck the melody by reading the TAB (ukulele tablature), sing the lyrics with one simple strum per chord, or try the suggested strumming pattern for an extra level of challenge. 31 Easy Ukulele Songs Includes: Ukulele fundamentals How to read TABs Technique mistakes to avoid 20 essential chords 23 strumming patterns Easy alternatives to hard chords TABs & lyrics Rhythm exercises 5 popular holiday songs 6 ways to practice each song 11 BONUS chord progressions FREE videos to guide you! & MORE! SUBSCRIBE to Pierre Hache Music on YouTube for FREE ukulele tutorials to guide you in your practice!




How to Play Ukulele


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“Say It With A Ukulele…” “… Grumbles some gramophone; Christ, tell me what to say to her Now that I’m used to my loneliness?” This verse from the poem “Fog” by George Seferis, the Nobel Prize winning poet from Greece, perfectly reflects the nature of the instrument and the emotions it can evoke. First introduced by Portuguese immigrants from Madeira to Hawaii, this traditional musical instrument has one of the most distinct sounds and immediately immerses everyone into its mesmerizing melody. The name ukulele means “jumping flea” in the Hawaiian dialect and was inspired by the way the fingers have to move in order to perform a song. Here’s How You Can Learn How To Play The Ukulele, Even If You Have Zero Experience! In this all-inclusive ukulele guide by Jason Randall, you will be able to gain an in-depth understanding of the history, chords and melodies of ukulele and start your own musical journey. By the end of this comprehensive ukulele guide, you will be able to • Learn The Chords • Understand The Melodies • Combine Them To Play Songs This Starter’s Guide To Ukulele Is Everything You Need In Order To Play! Well… almost everything, because you definitely need a ukulele too! That’s it! With your musical instrument and this all-in-one ukulele guide, you will be able to learn how to play ukulele from scratch, play famous melodies and embark on a musical adventure through the Hawaiian tradition and modern music. Looking For A Special Gift Idea For Your Loved Ones? Surprise your children, husband, wife or loved ones with this all-in-one ukulele guide and offer them the chance to learn how to play the ukulele properly. And the best part? Every single example in the book comes with an audio clip, so that you can easily understand the methodology and sound result. What Are You Waiting For? Click “Buy Now” & Say It With A Ukulele!




Kids Guide to Learning the Ukulele


Book Description

· Kid’s instructional guide to learning how to play the ukulele with 24 easy-to-learn songs, games, and activities · The perfect resource to introduce children to music and the benefits of playing an instrument · Provides an introduction to the ukulele – including kid-friendly fun facts on its history – the fundamentals (tuning, holding positions, etc.), basic chords, and more · Contains charming illustrations, diagrams, easy-to-learn chord stickers, and "Song Recipe" template pages for children to write their very own songs · Written by YouTube sensation, official Kala artist, award-winning children’s songwriter, and popular music educator Emily Arrow