This book and companion audio include twenty of the most popular kids' tunes of all time, arranged for small hands to play on the ukulele. Chords are supplied for other instruments to join in the fun, as well as lyrics for singing. The ukulele tablature makes learning fun and easy, while the arranger (with 25 years of teaching experience) has laid the foundations for good fingerstyle technique. This book is therefore both fun and educational. Includes access to online audio.The ukulele is a wonderful instrument for kids - cheap and cheerful, and ready-made for kids' small hands. Most ukulele books introduce chords from the first page, yet chords can be difficult and frustrating for child beginners. This book gets kids playing recognizable tunes right from the get go. Each song includes:- A standard notation clef with the words underneath- Chord symbols for guitar, keyboard or another ukulele to provide accompaniment- A tablature clef, which is what the kids should play./ Tablatures / Ukulélé Tablatures

The Complete Ukulele Player Songbook 2 contains another sixteen classic and contemporary songs that have been expertly arranged for Ukulele and Voice. The perfect companion to the unique Complete UkulelePlayer tuition method and the first volume of accompanying songbooks these great songs are specially selected to get you strumming singing and enjoying playing the Uke. This brilliant collection oftunes takes inspiration from how fantastically the Ukulele sounds when reinvigorating classic songs. Eight popular tunes have been married with either more classic traditional songs making one songbook that's packed with tunesthat are simply great fun to play. With popular songs old and new like the classics Dancing Queen and The Beatles' In My Life as well as the contemporary pop hits Budapest by GeorgeEzra and Seasons (Waiting On You) by Future Islands The Complete Ukulele Player Songbook 2 brings so many top hits of the pop and rock world to your Ukulele. Not only this but a further selectionof traditional tunes are included like Auld Lang Syne Greensleeves and The House Of The Rising Sun letting you learn those old favourites that everyone is sure toknow. All songs in the Complete Ukulele Player Songbook 2 are arranged for Ukulele and Voice letting you strum and sing on your own or with a big group. Full lyrics are included aswell as Ukulele chord boxes and suggested strumming patterns ensuring you nail every word and chord of these songs that are great fun to play as well as helping you progress on the instrument. The songbook is accessible andenjoyable fitting such a fun and popular instrument as the Uke. The surge in popularity of these accessible instruments in recent years means old favourites like the songs in this book have fresh lives breathed into them and

This 92 minute lesson teaches and celebrates the songs of Uke legends players and singers who popularized the instrument and innovators who took it to new musical heights.You'll learn backup and solos to classic tunes (including a few instrumentals) by Cliff Edwards (Singing In the Rain) George Formby (My Ukulele) Johnny Marvin (12th Street Rag) Arthur Godfrey (Making Love Ukulele Style) Ian Whitcomb (The Uke Is On the March) Tiny Tim (Tiptoe Through the Tulips) and Roy Smeck (Music Box Waltz).There are plenty of beautiful chord melody solos along the way as well as stories about Uke'strailblazers. Fred makes it easy to learn with split-screen slowed down versions of the songs and helpful hints about the licks and picking styles.

With the help of Ukulele For Dummies learning to play this popular string instrument at a basic level has never been easier. Now in a fully updated second edition this hands-on friendly guide provideseverything you need to know to pick up a Uke and get playing?fast. From purchasing a Ukulele and the necessary accessories to making sense of simple chord progressions and playing in a variety of styles?including pop folk Hawaiian and holiday favourites?the second edition of Ukulele For Dummies will have you creating beautiful music in no time. For anyone wishing to learn to play this fun surprisingly versatileinstrument Ukulele For Dummies covers all the basics from chords and strumming patterns to guidance on finger picking?and everything in between. Plus you'll find tips to make certain chord changes easier chords and tabs for popular Christmas and New Year songs apps for mobile devices the ten best Ukulele chords and so much more. - Audio tracks are available via online download at Dummies.com creating a total musicalinstruction package. - Features a Ukulele buying guide for the novice. - Offers instruction in a variety of musical styles. - Provides finger-picking instruction and the chords and patterns you need to know.With its simple and clear instruction and inspiration on every page the second edition of Ukulele For Dummies will have fans and first-time musicians making a big splash with this tiny instrument in notime.

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 groupinstruction. 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.

The Ukulele today more popular than ever! This instructional book makes learning the Uke very easy and fun with plenty of informative tips. It covers all important subjects for the beginning Uke player from rhythm accompaniment strumming patterns and techniques to fingerpicking techniques or melody playing. There are easy to understand instructions to play with standard notation or tab. Ukulele Total also covers the basics of music theory chord exercises and many chord progressions. The accompanying CD features many exercises and 11 popular tunes to listen or play along to. This book makes the Uke a handy musical companion for all occasions.

101 Hits For Ukulele is a bumper collection of 101 easy-to-play songs that will get you strumming and singing along to the best old and new tunes. Each song included in this compendium featuresfull lyrics chord symbols and the melody line - everything you need to sound exactly like the record. With such a fantastic selection of songs there is something from every era to suit every taste. Classic songs like HeyJoe by Jimi Hendrix Stand By Me by Ben E. King and Dusty Springfield's Son Of A Preacher Man are included to satisfy the '60s-lover in you. On the other hand contemporary Ukulele classics like I'm Yours by Jason Mraz and Hey Soul Sister by Train were basically made to be played on a summer's evening amongfriends. To see the entire list of songs included please see below. The beauty of the Ukulele is that its recent resurgence in popularity has meant that more and more popular songsare including the instrument while basically any song from the past sounds great on one. With the sheet music in this songbook you will never be stuck for tunes to pick up and play and with the most accurate transcriptions ofthe best songs from today and yesterday you and your Uke can put a fun and bright spin on all of these familiar hits. The book is sturdy and folds flat so is as easy as possible to use and the range ofgenres and styles covered makes the 101 Hits For Ukulele an essential addition to any serious or casual Uke player's repertoire. 

Written by established educator David Harrison The Complete Ukulele Player is the most in-depth and comprehensive introduction to playing this fantastic instrument. Taking you from being an absolute beginner toplaying scales harmony and your first tunes this is the essential volume for anyone interested in learning the Ukulele. If you have no prior experience with musical instruments or you do but not on theUkulele then The Complete Ukulele Player is the ideal book for you. With comprehensive advice clear diagrams numerous photographs and invaluable tips this book will take you from not even knowing how tohold the Ukulele to feeling right at home.  The Complete Ukulele Player begins your journey with an introduction a short history of the instrument and how to choose one. When you'vegot your first Ukulele you'll find out the anatomy of the instrument which accessories you might need how to hold it and how to tune it. After you've mastered the practicalities it'll be time to make music! This tuition bookbegins by using easy 3-chord songs like Dylan's Blowin' In The Wind Love Me Do by The Beatles before moving on to songs with diminished chords like Patsy Cline's Crazy transposition withJambalaya and more advanced strumming techniques with Norwegian Wood.  The benefit of using popular songs in this way is to enhance musicality at the same time as teachingtheoretical concepts. It's easy to pick up a Ukulele and strum a few chords but with The Complete Ukulele Player chords and harmony are explored in much more depth and detail than in other books. Different chordvoicings and techniques are explained and made clear in relation to songs making learning easier and more enjoyable. Van Morrison's Brown-Eyed Girl is used as an introduction to tablature and by the end of the book

Even the younger beginner can get in on the ukulele craze with this convenient pack that includes everything you need to start playing! · A high-quality four-string 12-fret soprano ukulele · Ukulele for Kids method book/CD · A soft-sided carrying case · 22 inch. x 34 inch. ukulele chords poster The Ukulele for Kids method book uses such popular and kid-friendly songs as Yellow Submarine The Hokey Pokey and Barbara Ann to teach lessons including hand position reading music notation and counting strumming and picking and more. The accompanying CD contains tracks for demonstration and play-along. Hang up the colorful poster to keep a guide of 40 common ukulele chords handywhile you practice and use the protective carrying case when you're ready to take the show on the road! For children ages 5 .

36 Traditional Pieces for Ukulele-Irish Folk Tunes For Ukulele presents a collection of 36 pieces for solo fingerstyle Ukulele playing. Drawn from the rich tradition of Irish folk music the collection covers a range of styles including some popular as well as lesser known pieces. Experienced Ukulele player and teacher Colin Tribe along with musicologist Andrew Robinson provide notes on all of the pieces as well as technical aspects of the playing style. This volume is accompanied by a CD with a recording of all tunes. German and French translations of all texts are available as PDF downloads from the Schott Music website. Suitable for both beginners as well as moreexperienced Ukulele players. Part of the best selling World Music series which also includes music from England Ireland Scotland Eastern Europe America Argentina India China and Korea.

37 Traditional Pieces for Ukulele-English Folk Tunes for Ukulele presents a collection of 37 pieces for solo fingerstyle ukulele playing. Drawn from the rich tradition of English folk music with tunes covering a range of styles including some popular as well as lesser known pieces experienced ukulele player and teacher Colin Tribe provides notes on all of the pieces as well as technical aspects of the playing style. Tablature staves are included alongside standard notation for each tune to simplify the reading of the music and show fretting.This volume is accompanied by a CD with a recording of all tunes performed by Colin. German and French translations of all texts are available as pdf downloads from theSchott Music website. Suitable for both beginners as well as more experienced ukulele players.Part of the best selling World Music series which also includes music from England Ireland Scotland Eastern Europe America Argentina India China and Korea.

Ukulele Play-Along Volume 32-Ukulele Play-Along Volume 32: Top Downloads features 8 popular hits arranged for Ukulele.The Ukulele Play-Along series will help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily with incredible backing tracks to help you sound like a bona fide pro. Just follow the written music listen to the CD to hear how the Ukulele should sound and then play along with the separate backing tracks.The melody and lyrics are included in the book in case you want to sing or to simply help you follow along. The CD is playable on any CD player and also enhanced so Mac & PC users can adjust the recording to any tempo without changing thepitch.This songbook includes the hits All of Me Brave Get Lucky Let Her Go Let It Go Roar Royals Say Something.

25 gro??artige Songs f?r die Ukulele mit Tipps zum Spielen-The internationally successful guitarist and teacher Justin Sandercoe?has become enormously popular for his numerous online publications and Guitar courses. His books have been highly-praised by the press and his fans due to his ability to appeal to beginners amateurs and advanced musicians alike. This Ukulele Songbook contains 25 songs that are perfect for any aspiring Ukulele player. ? In his first Ukulele Songbook Sandercoe?has prepared 25 songs in his own inimitable tuition style. The songs all feature clear lyrics chords and song parts as well as many hints tips and backgroundinformation for a better understanding of each tune.