Ukulele Basics
A ukulele method for individual and group learning
Published on 28. May 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
40 pages
978-0-571-53588-0 (ISBN)
Description
Ukulele Basics is a landmark ukulele method for young beginners. Carefully designed for use in both individual- and group-learning contexts, Ukulele Basics supports players and teachers through the early stages of learning, providing the ideal foundation for budding musicians. From how to hold your ukulele, through basic chords and strumming patterns, to playing accompaniments and simple tunes, this carefully paced method provides a complete resource for aspiring players.
Suitable for absolute beginners aged 6+
Gradually introduces key musical concepts, tab and stave notation, simple chords and strums and tunes to pluck
Online audio of demos for all songs and chords as well as numerous backing tracks
Notes for teachers and tips for parents/carers to download.
Contents
The Strings Song
Strum Song
See my C!
Row, Row, Row Your Boat
A Sailor Went to Sea
Drunken Sailor (2 versions)
Sail Us Away
Hot Cross Buns
Frère Jacques (2 versions)
London Bridge is Falling Down
I Can Play My Ukulele
Time To Strum!
He's Got The Whole World in His Hands
Swing Low
When the Saints Go Marching In
I'm Gonna Sing
Blue Moon
Banana Boat Song
How Much Is That Doggie In The Window
Daisy Bell
Clementine
I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)
Creepy Fingers!
Scale the Ladder
The Ukulele Alphabet
Suitable for absolute beginners aged 6+
Gradually introduces key musical concepts, tab and stave notation, simple chords and strums and tunes to pluck
Online audio of demos for all songs and chords as well as numerous backing tracks
Notes for teachers and tips for parents/carers to download.
Contents
The Strings Song
Strum Song
See my C!
Row, Row, Row Your Boat
A Sailor Went to Sea
Drunken Sailor (2 versions)
Sail Us Away
Hot Cross Buns
Frère Jacques (2 versions)
London Bridge is Falling Down
I Can Play My Ukulele
Time To Strum!
He's Got The Whole World in His Hands
Swing Low
When the Saints Go Marching In
I'm Gonna Sing
Blue Moon
Banana Boat Song
How Much Is That Doggie In The Window
Daisy Bell
Clementine
I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)
Creepy Fingers!
Scale the Ladder
The Ukulele Alphabet
Reviews / Votes
'At last! A children's ukulele method that's fun, musically interesting, motivating and practical. Simple without being simplistic, it's an invaluable resource for specialist and non-specialist teachers ... You could use it every day without getting bored!'Katherine Zeserson, Director of Learning and Participation - The Sage Gateshead
A landmark method for those wanting to begin to play the ukulele. It starts at absolute beginner level and progresses to Initial/Preparatory Grade. The method is set out in concise and easy-to-understand stages and contains original pieces and traditional tunes in an array of styles including classical, folk and world music, as well as some well-known favourite film and TV.
MiPro Magazine, June 2012
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Content
The Strings Song; Strum Song; See my C!; Row, Row, Row Your Boat; A Sailor Went to Sea; Drunken Sailor (2 versions); Sail Us Away; Hot Cross Buns; Frere Jacques (2 versions); London Bridge is Falling Down; I Can Play My Ukulele; Time To Strum!; He's Got The Whole World in His Hands; Swing Low;When the Saints Go Marching In; I'm Gonna Sing; Blue Moon; Banana Boat Song; How Much Is That Doggie In The Window; Daisy Bell; Clementine; I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles); Creepy Fingers!; Scale the Ladder; The Ukulele Alphabet