Download or read book Ukulele Mastery Simplified written by Erich Andreas and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-04-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Would you like to know how to play the ukulele like an ukulele master and eliminate all your disbeliefs that have been holding you back from truly mastering the ukulele? Sound impossible? Well it's not... Ukulele Mastery Simplified, by Erich Andreas AKA Your Uke Sage, is packed with the most important ukulele lessons that will help you take your uke playing ability to the highest level it has ever been! Erich has taught/played ukulele and guitar professionally for almost 30 years. INSIDE YOU WILL DISCOVER: Exactly "Where to Start?" The 3 Most Important Dexterity Exercises How to Play Open and Bar Chords How to Read Chord Charts The Anatomy of the Ukulele The 6 Most Fundamental Concepts to Guitar Strumming How to Read Ukulele Tablature Major and Blues Scale Maps How to Use a Capo The Correct Way Where the Notes Fall on the Fret Board How to Tune Your Ukulele Diatonic Harmony and Music Theory And Much, Much More... You will FINALLY get to fully understand ukulele music theory while at the same time learn all the important ukulele chords needed to become an advanced uke "ninja". This book is for beginners to advanced ukulele players. The solutions you'll discover inside Ukulele Mastery Simplified will have you on your way to playing the ukulele like a true strumming, chords and melodic uke ninja! The ukulele lessons inside this book will have you rockin' out to all your favorite uke jams and songs in no time.
Download or read book Music Theory for Ukulele written by David Shipway and published by . This book was released on 2020-07-06 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn all you'll ever really need to know as a ukulele player in this step-by-step, easy-to-understand, entry level introduction to music theory. No music reading necessary, just confusion-free language with diagrams and hands on examples to put theory into practice. Who is this book for? This step-by-step guide is for you if you have: Just picked up a ukulele and have learned to play a few chords You've been playing for a while and now want to develop your playing through a greater understanding of the art of making music You find yourself confused by the words and language other musicians use at jams, ukulele club, campfire song sessions etc You've learned to play from chord sheets, song sheets, books or online videos and now want to understand more about what makes music work You want to learn the basic nuts and bolts of music so that you can learn and remember songs more easily, work out other peoples songs and maybe even write some of your own (!) You're looking for a step-by-step method for learning 95% of the music theory you'll ever need to know, without the confusion and explained in simple terms which everyone can understand This book will help you: Break free from song sheet slavery Nail the theory behind keys, chord families and useful chord progressions Learn to understand the music you play and listen to Use your own knowledge and ability to learn songs more easily Build your knowledge step-b-step, chapter-by-chapter Test your knowledge with quizzes each step of the way Free, downloadable exercises and examples to help you practice I'll see you inside!
Download or read book Next Level Ukulele written by David Shipway and published by Headstock Books. This book was released on with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Easy play-along guide to understanding music, building confidence and learning to jam like a pro, with over 100 audio play-along practice tracks If you play ukulele to a basic level but want to take your playing skills to the next level by being able to hear, follow and understand the music and songs you play then this book is for you. With Next Level Ukulele you can: - Dramatically boost your confidence when performing - Develop your music theory knowledge, rhythm and listening skills - Improve your ability to play and remember songs - Transform your all round skills as a musician Does the world really need another uke book? We think it does - you see, many experienced beginner/intermediate ukulele players grow frustrated by their inability to understand and follow the music they play. Instead of blindly following the chords on the page, they want to be able to ‘hear and feel’ the music they play in the same way an experienced musician does! This is where Next Level Ukulele comes in - simply follow the step-by-step method in this book (with over 100 play-along tracks included), and see your musical skills improve dramatically. By focusing on really listening and learning to recognise the sounds in the music you play - you can go beyond basic ukulele playing, and begin to think, hear and feel like a real musician. Next Level Ukulele comes with over 100 play-along backing tracks demonstrating most of the examples in the book. These are used to teach you to hear and recognise all of the most common things you hear in the songs you play - chords, chord progressions, keys and key changes, common rhythmic patterns and more. Playing along with these ‘live band feel’ backing tracks is also the perfect way to practice your uke playing at home and become totally confident when you make music with others - whether it’s as a solo performer, in a uke band or club, at open mic nights or impromptu sing-alongs and jam sessions. Next Level Ukulele shows you how to: Learn to play ‘by ear’. This is how many musicians can work out and play songs they’ve never even played before! Learn how to develop the skills you need to eventually be able to do this Understand and recognise the common elements we see in the popular ukulele repertoire - major and minor chords and keys, different rhythms and time signatures, ‘seventh’ chords, common chord sequences, key changes, ‘borrowed’ chords and much more Recognise common song forms and structures like the 12 bar blues, ‘IV’ chord chorus songs, and song based on simple repeating chord patterns (makes it much easier to learn and remember songs you want to play) Learn to ‘feel the rhythm’ and nail common rhythmic feels and strumming patterns - including swing rhythms, shuffles, ‘train’ rhythms, waltz time and more Perfect if: - You want to improve your ukulele playing skills, feel more confident when playing with other musicians, and simply enjoy your playing more - You’d like to become one of those players who can hear songs and work them out simply by using their ears! - You want to improve your ability to listen to and follow the music you play - You want to learn some of the skills you need to jam with others (and feel comfortable and confident doing so!) - You’d like to play music and songs on the spot ‘by ear’ instead of always following a chord sheet - You want a deeper understanding of the music you play - You’d like to be able to recognise the common chords, chord progressions, song forms and key changes used in the popular ukulele repertoire Ready to see a dramatic boost in your ukulele and music skills? Then grab Next Level Ukulele (with over 100 play-along practice tracks) and get started!
Download or read book Ukulele Aerobics written by Chad Johnson and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Ukulele). A 40-week, one-lick-per-day workout program for developing, improving, and maintaining ukulele technique. This title provides practice material for every day of the week and includes audio tracks of all the workouts in the book. Follow this program and you'll see increased speed, improved dexterity, better accuracy, heightened coordination and more in your playing. Musical styles include pop, rock, folk, old-time, blues, jazz, reggae and more! Techniques covered include: strumming, fingerstyle, legato and staccato, hammer-ons and pull-offs, slides, bening, damping, vibrato, tremolo and more.
Download or read book Ukulele Exercises For Dummies written by Brett McQueen and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-03-29 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take your ukulele playing to the next level - fast! - with hundreds of fun exercises, drills and practice tunes You have a ukulele, you know just enough to be dangerous, and now you're ready to do something with it. You're in luck: Ukulele Exercises For Dummies helps you become a better player. This practice-based book focuses on the skills that entry-level players often find challenging and provides tips, tricks and plenty of cool exercises that will have you creating music in no time that include: • Creating rock-steady strumming patterns and rhythms • Becoming a better fingerpicker with patterns, arpeggio exercises, and solo fingerpicking pieces • Expanding your fretboard knowledge and crafting your own rock, blues and jazz riffs and solos • Playing actual songs on the ukulele - everything from the classic ukulele tunes to the 12 bar blues! • Downloadable audio files of the exercises found in the book, providing you with a self-contained practice package No matter if you're a beginning ukulele player or you're wanting to stretch and improve your chops, Ukulele Exercises For Dummies puts you on your way to becoming a ukulele extraordinaire!
Download or read book Hal Leonard Ukulele Method Book 1 written by Lil' Rev and published by Hal Leonard. This book was released on 2005-11-01 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Fretted). The Hal Leonard Ukulele Method is designed for anyone just learning to play ukulele. This comprehensive and easy-to-use beginner's guide by acclaimed performer and uke master Lil' Rev includes many fun songs of different styles to learn and play. The accompanying audio contains 46 tracks of songs for demonstration and play along. Includes: types of ukuleles, tuning, music reading, melody playing, chords, strumming, scales, tremolo, music notation and tablature, a variety of music styles, ukulele history and much more.
Download or read book The First 20 Hours written by Josh Kaufman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-06-13 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forget the 10,000 hour rule— what if it’s possible to learn the basics of any new skill in 20 hours or less? Take a moment to consider how many things you want to learn to do. What’s on your list? What’s holding you back from getting started? Are you worried about the time and effort it takes to acquire new skills—time you don’t have and effort you can’t spare? Research suggests it takes 10,000 hours to develop a new skill. In this nonstop world when will you ever find that much time and energy? To make matters worse, the early hours of practicing something new are always the most frustrating. That’s why it’s difficult to learn how to speak a new language, play an instrument, hit a golf ball, or shoot great photos. It’s so much easier to watch TV or surf the web . . . In The First 20 Hours, Josh Kaufman offers a systematic approach to rapid skill acquisition— how to learn any new skill as quickly as possible. His method shows you how to deconstruct complex skills, maximize productive practice, and remove common learning barriers. By completing just 20 hours of focused, deliberate practice you’ll go from knowing absolutely nothing to performing noticeably well. Kaufman personally field-tested the methods in this book. You’ll have a front row seat as he develops a personal yoga practice, writes his own web-based computer programs, teaches himself to touch type on a nonstandard keyboard, explores the oldest and most complex board game in history, picks up the ukulele, and learns how to windsurf. Here are a few of the simple techniques he teaches: Define your target performance level: Figure out what your desired level of skill looks like, what you’re trying to achieve, and what you’ll be able to do when you’re done. The more specific, the better. Deconstruct the skill: Most of the things we think of as skills are actually bundles of smaller subskills. If you break down the subcomponents, it’s easier to figure out which ones are most important and practice those first. Eliminate barriers to practice: Removing common distractions and unnecessary effort makes it much easier to sit down and focus on deliberate practice. Create fast feedback loops: Getting accurate, real-time information about how well you’re performing during practice makes it much easier to improve. Whether you want to paint a portrait, launch a start-up, fly an airplane, or juggle flaming chainsaws, The First 20 Hours will help you pick up the basics of any skill in record time . . . and have more fun along the way.
Download or read book Guitarlele Blues Mastery For Beginners written by Terry Carter and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-25 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the Guitarlele Blues Mastery book by Uke Like The Pros and written by Terry Carter. This book is the most comprehensive book written for Blues on the Guitarlele in the world. In the Guitarlele Blues Mastery book you are going to learn how to play all styles of Blues Rhythm, Blues Fingerstyle, and Blues Picking on this wonderful six-string instrument called the guitarlele. In this book you are going to explore all the techniques and tools that you need to become a Guitarlele Blues Master. You are going to learn Blues Shuffle, Walking Blues, Blues Rock, Fingerstyle Blues, Boogie Woogie Blues, Jump Blues, Country Blues, Slow Blues, Jazz Blues, Blues Scales, and Blues Soloing. Before we jump into the contents of the Guitarlele Blues Mastery book, let's break down the guitarlele. The guitarlele, also known as the guilele or guitalele, is a 6-string ukulele that is tuned (from low to high) A-D-G-C-E-A. Strings 1-4 (G-C-E-A) are the same as a ukulele, but the guitarlele adds the low D and A strings. Guitarleles typically come in two sizes, the tenor (17-inch scale length) and the baritone (20-inch scale length). Scale length is the measurement from the inside of the nut to the inside of the saddle. Some of the top guitarleles are made by KoAloha, Kanilea, Romero Creations, Kala, and Ohana. Although you could play everything in this book on the guitar (E-A-D-G-B-E), the tuning would not match the audio backing tracks that are included with this book. Nor would the tuning match the complete video course of all these lessons that is sold separately at ukelikethepros.com/guitarleleblues. The Uke Like The Pros Guitarlele Blues Mastery book is a step-by-step introduction to the Blues, which means each lesson will build upon the next, so that you develop the proper techniques and confidence you need to become a Blues Master. One of the key concepts in this book is understanding the difference between Swing and Straight Feel. This is extremely important to not only understand the differences, but to be able to execute flawlessly, the two styles. Blues Swing is the primary style you hear in the Blues Shuffle, Boogie Woogie, Jazz Blues, and Slow Blues. Straight Blues is a faster, more driving style that you'll hear in Blues Rock (like Chuck Berry), Jump Blues, and Country Blues. Don't worry if you don't understand this concept right now; you will by the time you are done with the Guitarlele Blues Mastery book by Terry Carter. Although the Guitarlele Blues Mastery book will focus on understanding the different styles of Blues through rhythm, it does explore other topics that I know you are interested in, such as Fingerstyle Blues, Blues Scales, and the Blues Solo. The Guitarlele Blues Mastery book is the most comprehensive book on Guitarlele and is written by Terry Carter, the leader in the Guitarlele world, youtube.com/ukelikethepros. Whether you are a beginner at the Blues, or a seasoned veteran, the Guitarlele Blues Mastery book is going to take you deep into the world of the Blues, and you will come out a better, more confident guitarlele player, who will be ready to tackle the world. Are you ready? Let's dive in.
Download or read book Ukulele for Young Beginners Easy Lessons for Kids with Video Lessons written by Jake Shimabukuro and published by Hal Leonard. This book was released on 2021-02-01 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Ukulele). For classroom learning or teach yourself! Learn basic skills from the master of modern ukulele! In this unique book with online video lessons, Jake Shimabukuro helps young kids start playing the ukulele with simple lessons and fun activities that will have even the youngest players strumming some of their favorite songs by the end of the book. The price of this book includes online access to Jake's video lessons, for download or streaming, using the unique code provided.
Download or read book The Daily Ukulele written by Jim Beloff and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2010-09-01 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers tips and techniques on playing the ukulele, includes chord charts, and provides arrangements with melody, lyrics, and ukulele chord grids for 365 songs.
Download or read book Ukulele Chord Dictionary Handy Guide written by and published by Alfred Music Publishing. This book was released on with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handy reference guide fits into your ukulele case or pocket and is organized in a unique dictionary style, making it easy for you to find any chord quickly. There are sections on how to read music, tuning, movable chords, and chord derivations. An easy-to-use fingerboard chart is included which shows all the notes on the fingerboard.
Download or read book Guitar Mastery Simplified written by Erich Andreas and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2013-05-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Guitar mastery simplified unlocks the quickest, step-by-step, full-proof system for mastering the guitar. Quickly tame left and right hand techniques like the masters and know exactly where to play on the neck for melodies and rhythms. As the title states, the information in this book will finally simplify your mastery of the guitar."--Back cover.
Download or read book Simple Strum written by Eathan H Jenkins and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-04-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you dreaming of being proficient in playing the ukulele? Look no further! Simple Strum: Ukulele Songs for Beginners is the go-to guide if you want to learn the basics of the instrument. This book is perfect for anyone who wants to develop their ukulele playing skills from scratch, without any prior knowledge or experience. Whether you are a beginner or an intermediate level player, Simple Strum: Ukulele Songs for Beginners has something to offer for everyone. With a total of 20 easy-to-learn songs, this book guides you through the basics of playing ukulele step-by-step. From understanding the fretboard, chords, hand positions to strumming techniques, everything is laid out in an easy-to-follow format. By reading this book, you can expect to: - Become proficient in playing ukulele - Expand your repertoire of ukulele songs - Enhance your skills in music theory - Learn new strumming techniques and chords Featured list: - 20 easy-to-learn songs for beginners - Comprehensive guide to ukulele playing techniques - Perfect book for beginners to intermediate players - Designed to make learning ukulele easy and fun Don't wait any longer, grab a copy today, and start playing the ukulele like a pro!
Download or read book Easy Ukulele Songs For Beginners written by Billy Lichtig and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-08-24 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is possible for kids as young as age 3 to learn a musical instrument, but a good starting age for ukulele is generally age 6 and up. Benefits of this fun songbook: - No Prior Knowledge of Ukulele Required - Extensive Introduction For Absolute Beginners - Ideal for Students and Young Children - Full Chord Diagrams & Tablature - Full Lyrics - Huge Variety of Songs
Download or read book Ukulele Lessons for Beginners written by LearnToPlayMusic.com and published by LearnToPlayMusic.com. This book was released on 2013-12-12 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teach yourself how to play ukulele with our easy ukulele lessons for beginners. ***Comes with online access to free ukulele videos and audio demonstrating all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score animation for easy music learning.*** "Some of my favorite tunes are used in this book! And the language is so easy to understand, it makes it easy to learn from." - Nishiii Progressive Beginner Ukulele contains all you need to know to start learning to be a great ukele player - in one easy-to-follow, lesson-by-lesson ukulele tutorial. Suitable for all ages and all types of ukuleles including concert ukulele, soprano ukulele and tenor ukulele. No prior knowledge of how to read music or playing the ucalaly is required to teach yourself to learn to play ukulele from this book. Teach yourself: • How to play ukulele chords for beginners and advanced players • All the fundamental techniques of ukalele chord playing including how to use a pick and how to strum using your fingers • How to play rhythm ukulele strumming patterns • How to read vocal music, ukulele chords and ukulele music • How to tune a ukulele • Ukulele tips and ukulele tricks that every player should know when learning ukulele • Music theory as it applies to the yukulele, with an emphasis on chords, accompaniment and timing • Shortcuts for how to learn ukulele fast by getting the most from ukulele practice sessions Contains everything you need to know to learn to play the ukulele today. Features include: • Progressive step-by-step easy beginners ukulele lessons written by a professional ukulele teacher • Full color photos and diagrams • Easy-to-read ukulele music for beginners, ukelele chords for beginners and easy ukulele rhythm patterns for beginners • Ukulele chord chart containing formulas and chord diagrams for over 80 ukulele chords • 103 ukulele exercises, ukulele chord progressions, ukulele strumming patterns and popular easy ukulele songs for beginners in various styles including hawaiian ukulele, folk ukulele, jazz ukulele, country ukulele and blues ukulele Beginner ukulele lessons have never been this easy for anyone who wants to learn how to play the ukulele, fast. LearnToPlayMusic.com's ukulele lessons for beginners are used by students and ukulele teachers worldwide to learn how to play ukulele. For over 30 years, our team of professional authors, composers and musicians have crafted music lesson books that are a cut above the rest. We offer a huge selection of music instruction books that cover many different instruments and styles in print, eBook and app formats. Awarded the 'Quality Excellence Design' (QED) seal of approval for eBook innovation, LearnToPlayMusic.com continues to set the standard for quality music education resources.
Download or read book Jazz Ukulele Mastery 1 written by Christopher Davis-Shannon and published by Blinky Publishing. This book was released on 2024-04-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to a musical expedition like no other, where the spirited syncopations of Jazz intertwine with the melodic charm of the ukulele. In this book, Jazz Ukulele Mastery 1, we'll present you a series designed to immerse you in the captivating world of Jazz Ukulele, from the hands of Christopher Davis-Shannon and Uke Like The Pros. This journey is not just about learning chords and techniques; it's about exploring a rich musical history and the unique place the ukulele holds within it. Jazz, with its roots deeply embedded in the African American communities of New Orleans, blossomed in the early 20th century into a formidable genre that would influence music worldwide. It was an era of innovation and cultural synthesis, where the sounds of ragtime, blues, and African music melded together to create something entirely new and exhilarating. As Jazz spread its wings from the bustling streets of New Orleans to the vibrant speakeasies of Chicago and New York, it carried with it a spirit of freedom and creativity. The ukulele, originally introduced to the Hawaiian Islands by Portuguese immigrants, found a unique voice within the Jazz movement. By the 1920s and '30s, the ukulele had become a symbol of the Jazz Age, capturing the era's exuberance and its penchant for experimentation. Musicians like Roy Smeck and Johnny Marvin not only showcased the ukulele's versatility but also its ability to convey the complexity and vibrancy of Jazz. Across the pond, George Formby introduced the banjo uke to British audiences, further cementing the instrument's place in the annals of Jazz history. In this series, we'll dive into the heart of swing style uke playing, a style that thrived from the '20s until the early '40s and continues to enchant to this day. We'll explore the idiochromatic voicings and the nuanced right-hand techniques that define this genre, drawing inspiration from the greats who paved the way. Through lessons crafted for both beginners and seasoned players, we aim to connect you not only with the techniques required to master the Jazz Ukulele but with the stories and personalities that have shaped its legacy. So, as we embark on this journey together, we'll not only be learning how to play the ukulele in a Jazz style but also celebrating the rich tapestry of history that accompanies each strum and chord change. From the smoky Jazz clubs of yesteryear to the resurgence of the ukulele in modern music, our exploration will be as much about connecting with the past as it is about creating new sounds and memories. With your ukulele in hand, let's begin this journey into the heart of Jazz, where each note tells a story and every song is a step back in time. So, grab your ukulele, open your heart and soul, and let's dive into the magical world of Jazz Ukulele. Let's create music that not only sounds beautiful but also resonates with the Jazz ancestors. Welcome to your Jazz Ukulele Mastery 1 course, brought to you by Christopher Davis-Shannon, Uke Like The Pros, and Terry Carter. Let's go!
Download or read book Hawaiian Ukulele Mastery written by and published by . This book was released on 2024 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
