
Learn to Play Ukulele: Volume 14
Phil Capone(Author)
Chartwell Books (Publisher)
Published on 5. August 2012
Book
Hardback
192 pages
978-0-7858-2904-1 (ISBN)
Description
This hardcover book with internal wire-o binding is 6.5in x 8in, a perfect size for musicians to keep handy and laid out next to their instrument. The binding allows it to lie open flat for easy reference during practice. The stylish design of the book, along with the interior photographs, illustrations and diagrams, make the learning process simple and fun for beginners, and enthusiasts will find hidden gems throughout. The book also includes an audio CD for examples and accompaniment.
Cheap to buy, quick to learn, fun to play: spend an hour or so with a ukulele and you'll already be able to strum through the accompaniment to a few well-known songs just for the fun of it. That is the mission of this book: getting the first-time ukulele player up and started, enjoying music, having fun, and ready and equipped to move to the next level. Practice the exercises in this book, and you'll be able to play whatever music you like, from pop to classical to jazz. Or you can just sit down with the uku on your knee and pick out a simple tune of your own.
This book includes: CD, carefully structured, illustrated lessons, clear tabular diagrams, close-up photographs to demonstrate finger positions, a chord library, scale library, PLUS simple tunes for the beginner to play along to.
Cheap to buy, quick to learn, fun to play: spend an hour or so with a ukulele and you'll already be able to strum through the accompaniment to a few well-known songs just for the fun of it. That is the mission of this book: getting the first-time ukulele player up and started, enjoying music, having fun, and ready and equipped to move to the next level. Practice the exercises in this book, and you'll be able to play whatever music you like, from pop to classical to jazz. Or you can just sit down with the uku on your knee and pick out a simple tune of your own.
This book includes: CD, carefully structured, illustrated lessons, clear tabular diagrams, close-up photographs to demonstrate finger positions, a chord library, scale library, PLUS simple tunes for the beginner to play along to.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 165 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
560 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7858-2904-1 (9780785829041)
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Person
Phil Capone studied guitar at the prestigious Guildhall School of Music in London. His many years of experience as a professional guitarist and teacher have given him a unique understanding and knowledge of the world of the contemporary guitarist and an insight into the pitfalls and frustrations that the aspiring guitarist can be faced with. Phil is a regular performer on the London music scene. He teaches at the Contemporary Institute of Music Performance, London, and is a regular contributor to Total Guitar magazine and Guitar Techniques.