Ukulele For Dummies
Published on 9. June 2011
360 pages
978-0-470-97911-2 (ISBN)
Description
Learn everything ukulele--from chord progressions toplaying pop, folk, and holiday favorites--and, yes, evenHawaiian music!
The ukulele is hot. The season one finale of Gleefeatured a ukulele. The recent hit song "Hey Soul Sister" by Trainincludes the dulcet tones of a uke. Not to mention the runawaysuccess of the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain. For anyonewishing to master this fun, surprisingly versatile instrument,Ukulele For Dummies covers all the basics--from chordsand strumming patterns to guidance on finger-picking.
* The print version of the book includes a CD with audio tracksof the entire musical notation in the book--creating a totalmusical 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 onpurchasing a ukulele plus other necessary accessories
With its simple and clear instruction, and inspiration on everypage, Ukulele For Dummies will have fans and first-timemusicians making beautiful music--as they tiptoe through thetulips--in no time.
Note: CD files are available to download after purchasing thee-Book version
The ukulele is hot. The season one finale of Gleefeatured a ukulele. The recent hit song "Hey Soul Sister" by Trainincludes the dulcet tones of a uke. Not to mention the runawaysuccess of the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain. For anyonewishing to master this fun, surprisingly versatile instrument,Ukulele For Dummies covers all the basics--from chordsand strumming patterns to guidance on finger-picking.
* The print version of the book includes a CD with audio tracksof the entire musical notation in the book--creating a totalmusical 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 onpurchasing a ukulele plus other necessary accessories
With its simple and clear instruction, and inspiration on everypage, Ukulele For Dummies will have fans and first-timemusicians making beautiful music--as they tiptoe through thetulips--in no time.
Note: CD files are available to download after purchasing thee-Book version
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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.
Content
Introduction 1
Part I: Introducing Ukulele Basics 7
Chapter 1: Exploring the Ukulele 9
Chapter 2: Tuning Up to Sound Great 21
Chapter 3: Discovering How to Handle Your Ukulele 31
Part II: Starting Out With Chords and Strumming 41
Chapter 4: Playing Your First Ukulele Chords and Songs 43
Chapter 5: Drumming Up More Strumming Patterns 65
Chapter 6: Meeting the Chords and Their Families 87
Part III: Picking and Single-Note Playing 111
Chapter 7: Getting to Grips with Tabs and Notation 113
Chapter 8: Discovering Fingerpicking Patterns 131
Chapter 9: Combining Melodies and Chords When Playing Solo 147
Chapter 10: Picking Up Some Soloing Techniques 157
Part IV: Discovering Genres and Styles 175
Chapter 11: Rocking Out With Your Uke 177
Chapter 12: Playing the Blues to Lift Your Spirits 191
Chapter 13: Saying 'Aloha' to the Hawaiian Style 209
Chapter 14: Jazzing Up Your Uke Playing 217
Chapter 15: Strumming Up the Jawaiian Style 227
Chapter 16: Getting Classy: Classical Masterpieces for Ukulele 235
Part V: Buying and Looking After Your Ukulele 249
Chapter 17: Weighing Up Your Options When Buying a Ukulele 251
Chapter 18: Splashing Out on Essentials and Accessories 259
Chapter 19: Restringing, Maintaining and Adjusting Your Uke 267
Part VI: The Part of Tens 277
Chapter 20: Ten (Plus) Ukulele Players to Know 279
Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Get Involved in the Ukulele Scene 285
Chapter 22: Ten (Or So) Tips for Improving Your Playing 291
Part VII: Appendixes 297
Appendix A: Chord Charts 299
Appendix B: Reading Standard Musical Notation 303
Appendix C: Audio Tracks 315
Index 323
Part I: Introducing Ukulele Basics 7
Chapter 1: Exploring the Ukulele 9
Chapter 2: Tuning Up to Sound Great 21
Chapter 3: Discovering How to Handle Your Ukulele 31
Part II: Starting Out With Chords and Strumming 41
Chapter 4: Playing Your First Ukulele Chords and Songs 43
Chapter 5: Drumming Up More Strumming Patterns 65
Chapter 6: Meeting the Chords and Their Families 87
Part III: Picking and Single-Note Playing 111
Chapter 7: Getting to Grips with Tabs and Notation 113
Chapter 8: Discovering Fingerpicking Patterns 131
Chapter 9: Combining Melodies and Chords When Playing Solo 147
Chapter 10: Picking Up Some Soloing Techniques 157
Part IV: Discovering Genres and Styles 175
Chapter 11: Rocking Out With Your Uke 177
Chapter 12: Playing the Blues to Lift Your Spirits 191
Chapter 13: Saying 'Aloha' to the Hawaiian Style 209
Chapter 14: Jazzing Up Your Uke Playing 217
Chapter 15: Strumming Up the Jawaiian Style 227
Chapter 16: Getting Classy: Classical Masterpieces for Ukulele 235
Part V: Buying and Looking After Your Ukulele 249
Chapter 17: Weighing Up Your Options When Buying a Ukulele 251
Chapter 18: Splashing Out on Essentials and Accessories 259
Chapter 19: Restringing, Maintaining and Adjusting Your Uke 267
Part VI: The Part of Tens 277
Chapter 20: Ten (Plus) Ukulele Players to Know 279
Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Get Involved in the Ukulele Scene 285
Chapter 22: Ten (Or So) Tips for Improving Your Playing 291
Part VII: Appendixes 297
Appendix A: Chord Charts 299
Appendix B: Reading Standard Musical Notation 303
Appendix C: Audio Tracks 315
Index 323
