The Ukulele Owner's Manual


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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.




The Complete What Ukulele Players Really Want To Know


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TWO BESTSELLERS NOW AVAILABLE IN ONE COMPLETE VOLUME! Bringing together the ukulele beginners guides, 'What Ukulele Players Really Want To Know' and 'More Of What Ukulele Players Really Want To Know' in one handy volume. The Complete What Ukulele Players Really Want To Know! Over 50 detailed chapters aimed at advising new ukulele players on the things that most tutor books leave out, with everything from how to hold the uke, fingernail care, to basic theory and advice on practice regimes. Want advice on cases, on performing, on types of wood? Look no further. What about electronics, how to tune up, advice on strings - that's covered too. In fact, just about everything a new player will think about is in here. This is NOT a how to play book or a song book, but has been called an 'owners manual for new players' -an answer to all those niggling questions that will hit you when you first start playing. Barry recommends that his guides are read alongside traditional tuition (whether you are learning online, from books or with a teacher) as a means to supplement your all round knowledge of the uke! And don't worry! If you prefer one or other of the original books they are still available and always will be!




The Ukulele Handbook


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From 1897 to today, this fascinating history of the ukulele, from its birth in Hawaii to its global popularity, also discusses the anatomy of this strange little instrument and includes a songbook with instructions on how to play it. Original.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing the Ukulele


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Whether you want to play a few simple melodies or jam with other musicians, this helpful guide gives you the surest path from start to success.




Ukulele: Ultimate Guide on How to Play the Ukulele for Beginners (Play Simple Tunes With Ukulele, Reading Music & Chords)


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Get your ukulele journey under way today with this complete book of fun and easy tunes! This is the perfect songbook for beginners as every song has been transposed in a simple, easy-to-follow way. From classic all-time greats to modern hits and folk tunes, there is something for all players. You'll find that it's never been easier to learn how to play ukulele. In this book we will cover: • Basics of music theory • Musical terms • How to play and care for the ukulele • History of the ukulele • The anatomy of the ukulele • Ukulele chords • Ukulele scales • Songwriting tips • The values of the musical process Learning how to play the ukulele is not just fun; it’s also a great way to unwind and destress after a hard day at work. You’ll be the hit of every party or special occasion when you master the techniques inside Ukulele For Beginners!




The Brain: A User's Manual


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"Congratulations on the purchase of this exclusive product, tailor-made just for you. It will provide you with years of continuous existence." So begins The Brain: A User’s Manual, Marco Magrini’s fascinating guide to the inner workings of one of nature’s most miraculous but misunderstood creations: the human brain. This user-friendly manual offers an accessible guide to the machine you use the most, deconstructing the brain into its constituent parts and showing you both how they function and how to maintain them for a longer life. Cutting through the noise of modern pop psychology, The Brain: A User’s Manual is a refreshingly factual approach to self-help. Written with a deft style and wry humour, it offers tips on everything from maximising productivity to retaining memory and boosting your mood.







The Rough Guide to Big Island of Hawaii


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The definitive handbook to this spectacular tropical wonderland.




Pocket Guide to Quality Improvement in Healthcare


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This text will act as a quick quality improvement reference and resource for every role within the healthcare system including physicians, nurses, support staff, security, fellows, residents, therapists, managers, directors, chiefs, and board members. It aims to provide a broad overview of quality improvement concepts and how they can be immediately pertinent to one's role. The editors have used a tiered approach, outlining what each role needs to lead a QI project, participate as a team member, set goals and identify resources to drive improvements in care delivery. Each section of the book targets a specific group within the healthcare organization. Pocket Guide to Quality Improvement in Healthcare will guide the individual, as well as the organization to fully engage all staff in QI, creating a safety culture, and ultimately strengthening care delivery.