The ukulele has gone from strength to strength in recent years, undergoing a massive resurgence. You can hear the uke all over the place, from trendster indie rock to top ten pop songs, from unshakeable TV ads to YouTube megahits. And this obsession shows no sign of abating - all over the country people are picking up a ukulele and starting to strum, at home, in classes and down at the pub. Schools are even replacing the faithful recorder with a jazzy, inexpensive uke. Famous idlers Gavin Pretor-Pinney and Tom Hodgkinson have spent hours idling away on their ukuleles to produce the ultimate uke handbook: an illustrated guide to its history crossed with a how-to guide and songbook. This is the book that will bring the underground movement into the mainstream.The first half of the book delves into the rich history of this eccentric little instrument, from its birth in Hawaii to its popularity across the world, with a timeline from 1879 to today and a ukulele hall of fame that includes George Formby, Hawaiian legend Israel Kamakawiwo'ole and YouTube ukulele superstar Jake Shimabukuro.Then on to the practicalities: the anatomy of the ukulele, which uke to buy, how to play it, how to strum, pick, read chord charts and tune the strings. Once you know all this, you can get playing the songbook, which includes a wide spread of songs from medieval lays and nursery rhymes to blues and rock 'n roll. Beautiful presentation and tab notation make reading the music easy, even for beginners.With the highest production values, a light touch and an irresistible instrument at centre stage, this book is a must-have for all aspiring Formbys.

This book is for the intermediate and advanced level players. It displays all chords in six tunings for the different sizes of the ukulele. of course, there are other books which show how to build chords, but when you are playing a new song, you need an almanac for a quick look over all the possibilities to play a certain chord. That leads you into arranging a song and creating your very own style of playing.

The benefits of music are monumental! Ukuleles are the perfect first instrument for kids to learn to play, and this book will show them why and how. Filled with basic instructions for holding positions, tuning, basic chords, and more, children will then learn and practice 24 songs, games, and activities. From songs about counting to songs about yoga, each exciting musical activity provides a rich and playful learning experience kids will love! Kid’s Guide to Learning the Ukulele is a must-have musical journey for children and parents or teachers alike – no prior experience or knowledge needed! Author Emily Arrow has over 10 years of experience working with children and teachers in music education. An award-winning children’s songwriter, an official Kala Brand Music Co. artist, and popular YouTube personality, her work has also been featured on SiriusXM’s Kid’s Place Live, as well as Sesame Street Studios.

While other books get caught up in the novelty of the ukulele-how to accessorize them, who the best ukulele players are, etc.-this book covers in crystal clear detail everything beginners need to know to enjoy playing this tiny, four-stringed instrument. From strumming and finger picking to playing different genres and playing as part of a group, this book covers all the bases. And it includes a rich audio CD complete with music samples and ukulele exercises.

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!

A fun play along method for learning25 songs that will teach you the basic techniques for playingEach song has an audio and video recording that helps you learn to playGood for absolute beginners and kidsGreat for private lessons and group classesAuthor Kelly Weeks is a firm believer that learning to play music should involve playing along with music recordings. Playing with a beat is a student's best method of practice. It teaches the student how to play steady time as well as prepares them for playing with other musicians.This is not a comprehensive method for learning the ukulele. It is a method to help you learn to play the basic ukulele techniques with musical recordingsThe audio play-along tracks can be found at: http://kellysmusicbooks.com/media/Watch the video demo here: http://youtu.be/TD_T2TTTJw4

Ukulele book one of the Jam Along Series is probably one of the few, if not the only, ukulele books out there that provides tablature for how to play the melody for all the songs it covers in addition to learning how to strum the chord progressions to the songs. 13 songs that are perfect for the beginner: Mary Had A Little Lamb, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Hot Cross Buns, Brother John, London Bridge, This Old Man, Row Row Row Your Boat, Baa Baa Blacksheep, Boil The Cabbage (two versions), Cripple Creek, Amazing Grace, Ode To Joy. Exercises, scales, and chord voicings are covered as well. This book is written specifically for "soprano ukulele" or "concert ukulele." If you are not sure what this means I strongly recommend researching ukulele body styles and tunings to better understand what sort of ukulele you have or are interested in having.

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...

Kid’s songs for ukulele book 2, is a collection of many popular and familiar children’s songs, will set them playing songs on the ukulele faster than ever before, popular songs such as Edelweiss,Love Me Tender , Red River Valley , When The Saints Go Marching In ,Ode To Joy and many others to keep kids motivates and the interesting page layouts ensure their attention human’s focused when playing. The book includes full-color layouts and interesting designs to make learning fast and fun! www.dynamicpublication.com.my

Kid’s songs for ukulele book 1, is a collection of many popular and familiar children’s songs,will set them playing songs on the ukulele faster than ever before, popular songs such as Happy Birthday, Jingle bells, London Bridge Is Falling Down, Twinkle-Twinkle Little Star and many others to keep kids motivate and the interesting page layouts ensure their attention human’s focused when playing. The book includes full-color layouts and interesting designs to make learning fast and fun! Email: www.dynamicpublication.com.my