Download or read book The Uke Book Illustrated written by John Weissenrieder and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2021-02-01 with total page 645 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Uke Book Illustrated clearly explains every step in the construction of a ukulele through in the format of a graphic novel. This artistically conceived and executed book reveals the practical aspects of an ancient trade, showing of the preparation and selection of materials, assembly and construction, the tools and jigs, and how to approach the work.
Download or read book The Uke Book Illustrated written by John Weissenrieder and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2021-02-01 with total page 645 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Uke Book Illustrated clearly explains every step in the construction of a ukulele through in the format of a graphic novel. This artistically conceived and executed book reveals the practical aspects of an ancient trade, showing of the preparation and selection of materials, assembly and construction, the tools and jigs, and how to approach the work.
Download or read book The Easy Illustrated Book of Kids Ukulele Folk Songs written by Marla Goodman and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-14 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginners! Pick up a ukulele for the first time and have fun making music! The Easy Illustrated Book of Kids' Ukulele Folk Songs will get you started and keep you strumming with big, colorful illustrations and easy-to-read diagrams for 12 easy folk songs. Learn to hold, tune, strum and chord on a ukulele. Then dive right into beginner-friendly songs and lively music games that kids will love. Strum up some family fun!
Download or read book The Ukulele Handbook written by Gavin Pretor-Pinney and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ukulele has gone from strength to strength in recent years, undergoing a massive resurgence. You can hear the uke all over the place, from trendster indie rock to top ten pop songs, from unshakeable TV ads to YouTube megahits. And this obsession shows no sign of abating - all over the country people are picking up a ukulele and starting to strum, at home, in classes and down at the pub. Schools are even replacing the faithful recorder with a jazzy, inexpensive uke. Famous idlers Gavin Pretor-Pinney and Tom Hodgkinson have spent hours idling away on their ukuleles to produce the ultimate uke handbook: an illustrated guide to its history crossed with a how-to guide and songbook. This is the book that will bring the underground movement into the mainstream.The first half of the book delves into the rich history of this eccentric little instrument, from its birth in Hawaii to its popularity across the world, with a timeline from 1879 to today and a ukulele hall of fame that includes George Formby, Hawaiian legend Israel Kamakawiwo'ole and YouTube ukulele superstar Jake Shimabukuro.Then on to the practicalities: the anatomy of the ukulele, which uke to buy, how to play it, how to strum, pick, read chord charts and tune the strings. Once you know all this, you can get playing the songbook, which includes a wide spread of songs from medieval lays and nursery rhymes to blues and rock 'n roll. Beautiful presentation and tab notation make reading the music easy, even for beginners.With the highest production values, a light touch and an irresistible instrument at centre stage, this book is a must-have for all aspiring Formbys.
Download or read book Get Plucky With The Ukulele written by Will Grove-White and published by Cassell. This book was released on 2014-11-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interested in the ukulele and want to learn how to play it? This is the book for you. This all-encompassing guide to the ukulele is written by Will Grove-White, one of the world-renowned Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain. Clearly written, beautifully designed, and chock-full of photos and illustrations, Get Plucky With the Ukulele is the perfect teach-yourself ukulele book for adults and children alike, and a must for anyone with an interest in the instrument. - No knowledge of music required - Clearly written and easy to understand - Full colour photographic illustrations - Chords to learn and songs to strum - Simple and advanced strumming techniques - Pull-out Chord Dictionary - Tips and tricks for writing your own songs - How to play in a group - Play along with the songs online Also includes: - A complete history of the ukulele - Biographies of great uke players from past and present - Ukulele revelations about Jimi Hendrix, Neil Armstrong, Elvis Presley and more... Reviews "Get Plucky With The Ukulele is just as much fun as taking a new uke out of its case, and even more informative." Philip Pullman "A jollier than usual teach yourself manual... also an encyclopaedia-cum-history of 'all things uke'" The Oldie "As someone who seems to spend all my waking hours immersed in the ukulele, I learned much from this book. Beautifully presented and illustrated throughout... Highly recommended." Got A Ukulele (Barry Maz) "Witty, informative and opinionated. I heartily recommend picking up a copy." Ukulele Hunt (Al Wood) "Definitely the best book on the ukulele I have ever read." Lynn Barber Book Description: A complete guide to the ukulele: learn how to play, history of the uke, songs to strum, beginner and advanced techniques, famous pluckers, pull-out chord dictionary and much, much more...
Download or read book Ukulele written by Daniel Dixon and published by Gibbs Smith. This book was released on 2014-07-30 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These days the ukulele is experiencing a revolution-both as a valid instrument that can sweetly transform pop music and rock and roll, and as the focus of dozens of clubs springing up across the world. Ukulele! brings the "uke" world to light, exposing its colorful history, quirky characters, and irresistible charm. Dozens of colorful photos and ephemera make Ukulele! as fun to look at as it is to read. Celebrate the history of the ukulele and the unique culture that surrounds it in Ukulele by Daniel Dixon with Dixie Dixon and Jayne McKay. Ukulele explores the spiritual quality that brings people together by discussing the colorful characters that have been drawn to the instrument over the years. Daniel Dixon traces its origins in Hawaii and illustrates how it traveled to the mainland U.S. and became such a popular instrument. Ukulele also showcases the best of the early players such as Cliff Edwards as well as the most popular contemporary uke players like Israel Kamakawiwo'ole and Jake Shimabukuro.
Download or read book Music Theory Illustrated on Ukulele written by Paul Noddings and published by . This book was released on 2015-10-12 with total page 17 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Music Theory Illustrated on Ukulele: Advanced is an easy to understand text on advanced topics of music theory, colored stickers to place on your ukulele and two colorful, laminated chord wheels that make learning the ukulele chords of the 12 major scales and other advanced music theory topics on the ukulele easy.
Download or read book Farm Life written by and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Ukulele written by Jim Beloff and published by Backbeat Books. This book was released on 1997 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Book). From its birthplace in Portugal to its famous Hawaiian home, the "jumping flea" has left its mark on popular music and pop culture worldwide. This book traces the uke's evolution with colorful whimsy. Readers will meet some of the world's greatest ukulele players through profiles, photos, and a list of recordings. Splendid color photos show more than 100 of the finest and most unique ukes and vintage catalog illustrations, fanciful sheet music covers, and witty ads that capture the craze of the 1920s and '30s.
Download or read book The Ukulele Chord Dictionary written by Ben Parker and published by . This book was released on 2014-08-28 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW - from Amazon #1 selling music author Ben Parker - The Ukulele Chord Dictionary is a clear and concise illustrated guide to Ukulele chords. With bold diagrams and clear photos provided for each chord, it is an essential tool for ukulele players of all skill levels! Ben Parker is an established professional musician, songwriter and producer with over 10 years of musical teaching experience. His best-selling series of music tuition books for adults and children include Ukulele, Guitar, Banjo, Piano and Keyboard.
Download or read book A Monograph on Privately Illustrated Books written by Daniel Melancthon Tredwell and published by . This book was released on 1892 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Catalog of Copyright Entries Third Series written by Library of Congress. Copyright Office and published by Copyright Office, Library of Congress. This book was released on 1964 with total page 1222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes Part 1, Number 1: Books and Pamphlets, Including Serials and Contributions to Periodicals (January - June)
Download or read book The Ukulele Handbook written by Gavin Pretor-Pinney and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ukulele has gone from strength to strength in recent years, undergoing a massive resurgence. You can hear the uke all over the place, from trendster indie rock to top ten pop songs, from unshakeable TV ads to YouTube megahits. And this obsession shows no sign of abating - all over the country people are picking up a ukulele and starting to strum, at home, in classes and down at the pub. Schools are even replacing the faithful recorder with a jazzy, inexpensive uke. Famous idlers Gavin Pretor-Pinney and Tom Hodgkinson have spent hours idling away on their ukuleles to produce the ultimate uke handbook: an illustrated guide to its history crossed with a how-to guide and songbook. This is the book that will bring the underground movement into the mainstream.The first half of the book delves into the rich history of this eccentric little instrument, from its birth in Hawaii to its popularity across the world, with a timeline from 1879 to today and a ukulele hall of fame that includes George Formby, Hawaiian legend Israel Kamakawiwo'ole and YouTube ukulele superstar Jake Shimabukuro.Then on to the practicalities: the anatomy of the ukulele, which uke to buy, how to play it, how to strum, pick, read chord charts and tune the strings. Once you know all this, you can get playing the songbook, which includes a wide spread of songs from medieval lays and nursery rhymes to blues and rock 'n roll. Beautiful presentation and tab notation make reading the music easy, even for beginners.With the highest production values, a light touch and an irresistible instrument at centre stage, this book is a must-have for all aspiring Formbys.
Download or read book Illustrated 5 minute Guaranteed Ukulele Course for Hawaiian Ukulele and Banjo Ukulele written by Philip J. Thomas Popular Song Collection and published by . This book was released on 1952 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ukulele Expressions written by Susan Montgomery and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-01-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Play beautiful ukulele music with only one hand! When faced with the sudden reality she could not play the ukulele for a while due to carpal tunnel in her left, fretting hand, Susan decided to write music that she could play in the form of short fingerstyle pieces that were to be played with only one hand! The music took her to a place in her imagination, in nature, and these are depicted in the expressive paintings found within. Susan is now sharing her art and music for all to enjoy. These ten musical studies, suitable for the advanced beginner and beyond, are designed to increase your fingerpicking skills while exploring standard and alternate tuning and using a capo. In Ukulele Expressions, You Will Discover: Standard and alternate tuning GCEA FCEA (Dropped F Tuning) GCEG (Open C Tuning) Ten nature-themed paintings and musical pieces TAB and standard notation: Both are included to accommodate a variety of players. Play with picking hand only: You will not need to do any fretting! Use only one hand to play the music. Use a capo: Some pieces incorporate a capo to achieve a different pitch. Order your copy today and enter this beautiful world, full of enchanting music! Notes on the 2nd Edition from the Author Revised each musical piece Eliminated Open D and Open D Minor Alternate Tunings Added Open C Tuning GCEG Revised Introduction for clarity Added visuals of the alternate tunings
Download or read book How to Play ukelele ukulele written by and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Music Theory Illustrated on Ukulele for Beginners written by Paul Noddings and published by . This book was released on 2015-10-12 with total page 17 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Music Theory Illustrated on Ukulele for Beginners is an easy to understand text on the basics of music theory, colored stickers to place on your ukulele and two colorful, laminated chord wheels that make learning the basics of music theory applied to the ukulele easy.
