Download or read book The Complete What Ukulele Players Really Want To Know written by Barry Maz and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2012-07-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TWO BESTSELLERS NOW AVAILABLE IN ONE COMPLETE VOLUME! Bringing together the ukulele beginners guides, 'What Ukulele Players Really Want To Know' and 'More Of What Ukulele Players Really Want To Know' in one handy volume. The Complete What Ukulele Players Really Want To Know! Over 50 detailed chapters aimed at advising new ukulele players on the things that most tutor books leave out, with everything from how to hold the uke, fingernail care, to basic theory and advice on practice regimes. Want advice on cases, on performing, on types of wood? Look no further. What about electronics, how to tune up, advice on strings - that's covered too. In fact, just about everything a new player will think about is in here. This is NOT a how to play book or a song book, but has been called an 'owners manual for new players' -an answer to all those niggling questions that will hit you when you first start playing. Barry recommends that his guides are read alongside traditional tuition (whether you are learning online, from books or with a teacher) as a means to supplement your all round knowledge of the uke! And don't worry! If you prefer one or other of the original books they are still available and always will be!
Download or read book Chords That Ukulele Players Really Want to Know written by Barry Maz and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2012-03-01 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Barry Maz, author of the bestselling ukulele handbook series 'What Ukulele Players Really Want To Know' and the Got A Ukulele website returns with a handy addition to the ukulele players bookshelf. Chords That Ukulele Players Really Want To Know provides clear chord diagrams for the most common ukulele tunings in a small book that can easily be kept in your ukulele gig bag. The book contains over 300 clear chord charts including - key chords for the standard GCEA ukulele - popular beginners chords for the Baritone (DGBE) ukulele - chords for both GCEA and DGBE in left handed notation
Download or read book Music Theory for Ukulele written by David Shipway and published by Headstock Books. This book was released on 2021-06-30 with total page 140 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 (includes free online video demos). No music reading necessary, just confusion-free language with diagrams and hands on examples to put theory into practice. This step-by-step guide is for you if: - You've 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 I’ll see you inside!
Download or read book Hal Leonard Ukulele Method written by Lil' Rev and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 102 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 CD 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 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 More of What Ukulele Players Really Want to Know written by Barry Maz and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2012-02-01 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Got A Ukulele's Barry Maz returns with a follow up to the bestselling ukulele handbook, 'What Ukulele Players Really Want To Know' with more expert guidance for the ukulele beginner. His second book in the series is aimed at those beginners who have grasped the basics and are now looking to move forward with their appreciation for the humble ukulele. Barry answers more questions that vex beginners in 22 brand new chapters dealing with everything from basic theory through to performing in public and starting your own ukulele club. Although NOT a tuition book, it aims to provide that much needed inspiration and support that new players look for in order to develop a life long relationship with the uke.
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 What Ukulele Players Really Want To Know written by Barry Maz and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2011-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beginners guide to the ukulele "dealing with everything, from ukulele sizes, prices and strings to how to grow your nails. Also includes [a] reference section and a very helpful glossary explaining those weird and wonderful terms that may baffle a beginner"--Cover.
Download or read book Alfred s Teach Yourself to Play Ukulele C Tuning Edition written by Morton Manus and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on 2009-05-29 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to play the ukulele and open up a brand new world of musical knowledge with this exciting method from Alfred. Beginners of all ages can start their journey to a lifetime of musical enjoyment. Beginning with the fundamentals, you will learn about the history of the ukulele, its components, how to hold and tune it, and getting acquainted with standard musical notation. You will then move right along to playing different notes, chords, scales, and songs, lesson by lesson, all while continuing to increase your ever-growing knowledge of reading and understanding standard musical notation and playing a variety of well-known songs. You will learn different strumming techniques to help you play in a variety of musical styles. The book also contains a section teaching you how to play by ear. Upon completion of the book, you will be able to play your favorite songs on the ukulele in any key and know how to read music. The book features the following resources for reference during and after your lessons: * Transposition chart * Dictionary of tablature techniques * Ukulele fingerboard chart * Complete ukulele chord dictionary This book teaches entirely in C tuning. The D tuning edition of Alfred’s Teach Yourself to Play Ukulele (item 14135) is available from your favorite music retailer and at Alfred.com. Be your own teacher, and let Alfred be your resource every step of the way.
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 The Real Book for Beginning Ukulele Players written by Larry E. Newman and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-11-15 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A book of seventy famous songs for the beginning ukulele player that uses just six different notes. (C-D-E-F-G-A) Easy to read over-sized notation includes two versions of each song - one with letters inside the note-heads and one with regular musical notation. Basic chord changes also included.
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 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 The Complete Idiot s Guide to Playing the Ukulele written by David Hodge and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-07-18 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you want to play a few simple melodies or jam with other musicians, this helpful guide gives you the surest path from start to success.
Download or read book Mastering the Ukulele written by Miranda Crow and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-11-28 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Free Audio version of this Book at the End! It's Time to Learn The Ukulele the Right way! This book is perfect for beginnersYou will learn everything that you have to and would like to learn about the ukulele with the help of this book. We will start with the basic information about the ukulele - where it originated and what are its parts. We will progress into learning the different techniques and tips that will help you master the art of playing the ukulele and guarantee you the ability to play the ukulele effortlessly and beautifully. When you finish reading this book you will know how to strum the instrument properly and basically know how to play it well. You will also be taught how to choose the right ukulele as well as how to tune it so that it can emit the perfect beautiful sound. You will also learn the basic chords used in playing the ukulele so that you can play any song that you want to play and hear. What should You buy This book....- I will help You to pick the best ukulele to You You will be able to play all Basic Chords You will be able to Teach Ukulele to Your Child or Relative You will know where to find tabs for all popular songs After Reading You'll be able to Play a good amount of songs Free Audio version at the end of the book! What will You learn in this book.... Learn Basic Chords How To Choose The Right Instrument Learn How To Strum properly Mentality of an Ukulele player Learn a few songs- And many other facts, techniques and songs! -Review the Reviews of the previous version of the bookJuanity, 4 starsPlaying music was one of my favorite hobby. I found this book very interesting because I love music very much. To make the most of your ukulele exercises you need to learn how to play the most common chords on the ukulele fret board. I learned a lot of this book. They gives techniques and strategies to become a successful musician someday. When I found this book I am happy because learning music is really fun. I learn the strumming and the pattern of the ukulele instrument. Music is important because through music people can express their feelings and emotions. Music also can penetrate human beings. So I recommend this book specially for the people who are really interested in music. Rocky, 5 starsI'm always trying to learn new skills and I've always wanted to learn how to play an instrument. After I got this book I became a lot more interested in learning how to play Ukulele. Author explains it in a very simple ways and gives you strategies how to be really successful playing this magic instrument. Definitely recommend it especially for people who are interested in music and who want to learn new skills. Lee, 5 starsHearing the soft tunes emitted from a ukulele brings back some fond memories of my Hawaiian experience. And since I can't seem to forget it I got this book and started learning how to play this cute but amazing instrument. The book will teach you the basic things you need to know like tuning the ukulele, the chords, strumming techniques and so much more. I had fun reading this book and more so playing my first ever song using ukulele. SteveR, 4 starsUkulele is getting more popular here and I bought a ukulele last week. I want to learn how to play ukulele and I search for a guide book for beginners about ukulele. This book helped me how to play all basic chords in ukulele. I feel that I am a professional when learning new chords in this book. I am enjoying it until to the last page. I am ready to apply what I learned and practice it. At The End of The Day, I'm extremely grateful for every download! Thank You!Keep being awesome!tags: ukulele for dummies, ukulele chords, ukulele theory, ukulele songbook, ukulele crash course, ukulele so
Download or read book Playbook Learn to Play Ukulele written by Wise Publications and published by Wise Publications. This book was released on 2014-11-05 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master your new instrument with Playbook: Learn To Play Ukulele - the ideal partner for any fledgling Ukulele player! Whether you are learning from scratch or just want a quick reference guide, this book will be your bible. This well-structured guide begins with the very basics, from the anatomy of the Uke and correct posture and tuning, before progressing to chords, rhythms and different strumming patterns. By the end you'll be picking and playing your way through some of your favourite songs. Also included are pages dedicated to some of the finest Ukulele players, as well as further reading and listening to get you inspired and excited about your new instrument. Don’t quit, don’t delay; get the Playbook and finally master the ukulele.
Download or read book Mastering the Ukulele written by Miranda Crow and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-02-16 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's Time to Learn The Ukulele the Right way! This book is perfect for beginners Bonus Books Included! FREE With Kindle UnlimitedYou will learn everything that you have to and would like to learn about the ukulele with the help of this book. We will start with the basic information about the ukulele - where it originated and what are its parts. We will progress into learning the different techniques and tips that will help you master the art of playing the ukulele and guarantee you the ability to play the ukulele effortlessly and beautifully. When you finish reading this book you will know how to strum the instrument properly and basically know how to play it well. You will also be taught how to choose the right ukulele as well as how to tune it so that it can emit the perfect beautiful sound. You will also learn the basic chords used in playing the ukulele so that you can play any song that you want to play and hear. What should You buy This book.... I will help You to pick the best ukulele to You You will be able to play all Basic Chords You will be able to Teach Ukulele to Your Child or Relative You will know where to find tabs for all popular songs After Reading You'll be able to Play a good amount of songs What will You learn in this book.... Learn Basic Chords How To Choose The Right Instrument Learn How To Strum properly Mentality of an Ukulele player Learn a few songs And many other facts, techniques and songs! Review the Reviews of the previous version of the bookJuanity, 4 starsPlaying music was one of my favorite hobby. I found this book very interesting because I love music very much. To make the most of your ukulele exercises you need to learn how to play the most common chords on the ukulele fret board. I learned a lot of this book. They gives techniques and strategies to become a successful musician someday. When I found this book I am happy because learning music is really fun. I learn the strumming and the pattern of the ukulele instrument. Music is important because through music people can express their feelings and emotions. Music also can penetrate human beings. So I recommend this book specially for the people who are really interested in music. Rocky, 5 starsI'm always trying to learn new skills and I've always wanted to learn how to play an instrument. After I got this book I became a lot more interested in learning how to play Ukulele. Author explains it in a very simple ways and gives you strategies how to be really successful playing this magic instrument. Definitely recommend it especially for people who are interested in music and who want to learn new skills. Lee, 5 starsHearing the soft tunes emitted from a ukulele brings back some fond memories of my Hawaiian experience. And since I can't seem to forget it I got this book and started learning how to play this cute but amazing instrument. The book will teach you the basic things you need to know like tuning the ukulele, the chords, strumming techniques and so much more. I had fun reading this book and more so playing my first ever song using ukulele. SteveR, 4 starsUkulele is getting more popular here and I bought a ukulele last week. I want to learn how to play ukulele and I search for a guide book for beginners about ukulele. This book helped me how to play all basic chords in ukulele. I feel that I am a professional when learning new chords in this book. I am enjoying it until to the last page. I am ready to apply what I learned and practice it. At The End of The Day, I'm extremely grateful for every download! Thank You! Free With Kindle Unlimited!
