Ukulele For Dummies

Ukulele For Dummies

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
The enhanced ebook contains 30 in-line instructional videos
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-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of the e-book file, but are available for download after purchase.

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Alistair Wood is a ukulele player, transcriber, arranger and the owner of ukulelehunt.com, one of the most popular ukulele sites on the Internet.

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Introduction.
Part 1: Ukulele Basics.
Chapter 1: Why Play the Ukulele?
Chapter 2: Ukulexicon.
Chapter 3: Getting in Tune.
Chapter 4: Before You Play a Note.
Part 2: Chords and Strumming.
Chapter 5: First Ukulele Chords.
Chapter 6: Strumming Patterns.
Chapter 7: More Chords.
Part 3: Picking and Single Note Playing.
Chapter 8: Going Solo.
Chapter 9: Fingerpicking Patterns.
Chapter 10: Combining Chords and Melodies.
Chapter 11: Soloing Techniques.
Part 4: Style Files.
Chapter 12: Rock and Punk.
Chapter 13: Blues.
Chapter 14: Hawaiian.
Chapter 15: Standards.
Chapter 16: Reggae and Jawaiian.
Chapter 17: Classical.
Part 5: Buying and Looking After Your Ukulele.
Chapter 18: Buying a Ukulele.
Chapter 19: Ukulele Accessories.
Chapter 20: Re-Sringing and Repairing.
Part 6: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 21: Ten Ukulele Players You Should Know.
Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Get Involved in the Ukulele Scene.
Chapter 22: Ten Tips for Improving.
Appendices.
Appendix A: Chord Charts.
Appendix B: Reading Music.
Appendix C: Using the CD.
Index.