Hal Leonard Ukulele Method


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(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.




21 Easy Ukulele Songs For Christmas


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Learn to Play 21 Easy Ukulele Christmas Songs (before Santa slides down your chimney) Beginner-friendly "21 Easy Ukulele Songs for Christmas" may be the easiest way to learn, play and master heart-warming Christmas songs on the ukulele. Here's why... This is not just a book of songs. The authors teach you how to play them in the book and via free online videos included with your purchase. All songs are arranged in order from easiest to hardest, starting with great-sounding 2-chord songs you can learn in minutes. Diagrams and photos of finger placement for all chords eliminate frustration (see page 9). All songs include lyrics and both musical and tab notation. Don't read music? Difficulty with chords? Simply follow the tabs and play melody. The authors make it as easy as pumpkin pie! Here's what customer Arlene Kennedy writes: "... I LOVE the tabs. I am not too great at chords. My 72 year old fingers are not co-operating. I did the 'tab' and it works fine for me. I also have a terrible singing voice. Now I can play a song using melody instead of chords..." You'll be learning from the award-winning musicians and music teacher duo who authored the best-selling book 21 Songs in 6 Days... and developed a popular ukulele teaching curriculum used by thousands of students. FREE BONUS VIDEOS: your purchase includes online video instructions for all 21 songs, so you can hear the songs and see how to play them. Page 8 includes directions for activating your free membership at ukulele.io. In no time, you'll be filling your home with nostalgic Christmas favorites, including: Jingle Bells Up on the Housetop Away in a Manger Silent Night Jolly Old Saint Nicholas Deck the Halls We Three Kings And 14 more seasonal treasures Click the book cover above to "Look inside" for all 21 songs. 21 Easy Ukulele Songs for Christmas Also Teaches You: How to read tablature (tabs) - even if you've never played before, this book is all you need to play beautiful Christmas songs, quickly and easily. How to perform easy or elaborate strumming patterns for each song to suit your skill level and add interesting variety. How to fingerpick and use simple techniques to create different sounds to add your own flair to your Christmas songs How to play duets with a friend or family member for a richer-sounding arrangement (perfect for caroling at home or around the neighborhood). Plus a brief history of each song, a glossary of terms, and more. It's never been easier to learn, play and master some of the greatest Christmas songs ever written. You'll be ready to impress and entertain your friends and family this Christmas and for many more to come. Grab your copy of 21 Easy Ukulele Songs for Christmas todayand have yourself a merry little Christmas day!




21 Easy Ukulele Hymns


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Do you want to play hymns with ease and grace? Move from confusion to confidence with an ordered music educational program? Progress from playing solo to playing with others? 21 Easy Ukulele Hymns has everything you need to master inspirational worship songs. And you'll learn amazing ukulele skills that will transform your playing. Are you tired of simply strumming chords? Do you want to get the resources and knowledge you need to make your own song arrangements? Would you like to play sacred music with others? Or create versions where you can give an easy part to a new beginner and a more complicated part to yourself? 21 Easy Ukulele Hymns will give you the musical knowledge you need to be able to progress and grow. You'll learn how to read tab play a melody on your ukulele combine and vary elements of a song to create beautiful arrangements for solo or group playing We've put the songs in order from easiest to hardest. You'll probably be able to play some right away. The first one, "Simple Gifts", uses only two chords and a simple strumming pattern. And you'll be delighted when you see that there are 13 hymns that use only three chords. We've also included many ways to play each song. For example, there are 5 versions of "Simple Gifts". You can sing the melody and strum the chords play the melody. There's melody tab for each of the 21 hymns so you can learn the melody without reading music. play "Simple Gifts" in two different keys. We give 15 of the songs in two keys. You can choose a key that is either comfortable for singing or works with other instruments. fingerpick an accompaniment. 2 of the songs have fingerpicking accompaniments written out in tab. You'll love learning this beautiful playing style. choose a simple or complex strumming pattern. Or choose a different strumming pattern for each verse. 9 of the songs have strumming patterns written underneath the music. This format makes it easy to see how the melody fits with the accompaniment. By trying many versions of the same song you can learn what makes music easier or harder to play express your musical creativity get the excitement of tackling challenges when you're ready have fun making arrangements to play with others. Some people can sing and strum and some people can play the melody. Imagine the gladness and connection you'll feel playing this sacred music in a group. And you can be sure that this collection of worship ukulele songs has all the essential elements you need. For each song you get chord stamps and a suggested strumming pattern several verses so you can sing it at a club or in a devotional setting historical information Please note, for a digital version of this book plus a video course we recommend you buy the hymn kit from our website. Song List Simple Gifts What a Friend We Have in Jesus Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee Church in the Wildwood Shall We Gather at the River? Nearer My God to Thee Jesus Loves Me Give Me That Old Time Religion Fairest Lord Jesus Blest Be the Tie That Binds How Great Thou Art Rock of Ages This Little Light of Mine I Come to the Garden Alone For the Beauty of the Earth Be Thou My Vision The Doxology Amazing Grace (bonus song) Prayer of Thanksgiving All Things Bright and Beautiful Be Still My Soul A Mighty Fortress Is Our God If you want to experience the joy of creativity and self expression now, grab your copy of 21 Easy Ukulele Hymns today!




The Ukulele 4 Chord Songbook


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(Ukulele). With just 4 chords, you can play 50 hot songs on your ukulele! Songs include: Brown Eyed Girl * Do Wah Diddy Diddy * Forever & Always * Hey Ya! * Ho Hey * I Love a Rainy Night * If I Had $1,000,000 * Jessie's Girl * Let It Be * One Love * Please Mr. Postman * Stand by Me * Toes * With or Without You * and many more.




The Beatles - Ukulele Chord Songbook


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(Ukulele Chord Songbook). This series features convenient books with complete lyrics and chord symbols above the lyrics for dozens of great songs. Each song also includes chord grids at the top of every page and the first notes of the melody for easy reference. These books are perfect for people who don't read music but want to strum chords and sing, and are equally ideal for more advanced, music-reading ukulele players who don't feel like wading through note-for-note notation. This collection features 100 favorites from the Fab Four: Across the Universe * Back in the U.S.S.R. * Carry That Weight * Dear Prudence * Eight Days a Week * Good Day Sunshine * Here Comes the Sun * If I Fell * Love Me Do * Michelle * Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da * Revolution * Something * Ticket to Ride * We Can Work It Out * and many more.




Best Beginning Ukulele Book for Kids


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Finally, a ukulele book with appeal to kids that focuses on fundamentals taught through songs that young people love to play. Larry Newman's book is an easy, learn how to play ukulele method for beginner students and children of all ages. It includes essential chords, songs, lyrics, illustrations, tab, sheet music, online videos/mp3s, coloring pages and more. This is the perfect ukulele book for private or classroom instruction.




21 Easy Ukulele Folk Songs


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Are you a ukulele beginner? Learn to play 21 Easy Ukulele Folk Songs today! Beginner-friendly "21 Easy Ukulele Folk Songs" may be the best way to learn, play and master traditional folk music on the ukulele. Here's why... This is not just a book of ukulele songs. The authors teach you how to play them in the book and via free online tutorial videos included with your purchase. All songs are arranged in order from easiest to hardest, starting with great-sounding 2-chord ukulele beginner songs you can learn in minutes. Diagrams and photos of finger placement for all chords eliminate frustration. All songs include lyrics and both musical and tab notation. Don't read music? Difficulty with chords? Simply follow the tabs and play melody. The authors make it as easy as falling off a log! You'll be learning from the award-winning musicians and music teacher duo who authored the best-selling ukulele book 21 Easy Ukulele Songs for Christmas and developed a popular ukulele teaching curriculum used by thousands of students. FREE BONUS VIDEOS: Your purchase includes online video instructions for all 21 songs, so you can hear the songs and see how to play them. There's a whole section in the book with directions and screenshots on how to activate your free membership at the authors' website. In no time, you'll be filling your home with these nostalgic folk song favorites: Lovely Evening Lil' Liza Jane Happy Birthday Go Tell Aunt Rhody Wabash Cannonball Big Rock Candy Mountain Worried Man Blues St. Louis Blues Goodnight, Irene Down by the Riverside Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child Sakura All Through the Night Beautiful Dreamer Molly Malone Shenandoah The Ash Grove Take Me Out to the Ball Game Turkey in the Straw My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean Sweet Betsy from Pike 21 Easy Ukulele Folk Songs Also Teaches You: How to read tablature (tabs) - even if you've never played before, this book is all you need to play familiar folk songs, quickly and easily. How to perform easy or elaborate strumming patterns for each song to suit your skill level and add interesting variety. How to fingerpick and use simple techniques to create different sounds to add your own flair to your folk song performances. Plus a brief history of each song, a glossary of terms, and more. It's never been easier to learn, play and master traditional folk songs. You'll be ready to impress and entertain your friends and family at gatherings and sing-a-longs throughout the year. Grab your copy of 21 Easy Ukulele Folk Songs today!




Get Plucky With The Ukulele


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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... Reviews "Get Plucky With The Ukulele is just as much fun as taking a new uke out of its case, and even more informative." Philip Pullman "A jollier than usual teach yourself manual... also an encyclopaedia-cum-history of 'all things uke'" The Oldie "As someone who seems to spend all my waking hours immersed in the ukulele, I learned much from this book. Beautifully presented and illustrated throughout... Highly recommended." Got A Ukulele (Barry Maz) "Witty, informative and opinionated. I heartily recommend picking up a copy." Ukulele Hunt (Al Wood) "Definitely the best book on the ukulele I have ever read." Lynn Barber Book Description: A complete guide to the ukulele: learn how to play, history of the uke, songs to strum, beginner and advanced techniques, famous pluckers, pull-out chord dictionary and much, much more...




Clawhammer Ukulele


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Easy Ukulele Method Book 1


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The Easy Ukulele Method books give you music at your fingertips! Using both notation and tablature, this method is so easy that in minutes you will be strumming your ukulele and singing along to familiar songs. Students of all ages will enjoy this book! the ukulele is an instrument for everyone and every type of music! So begin today using this tablature method and discover the wonders of this little instrument.