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‘packed with tips, technical advice, easy–to–follow illustrations and rhythms’ The Sun
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Learn everything ukulele—from chord progressions to playing pop, folk, and holiday favorites—and, yes, even Hawaiian music!
The ukulele is hot. The season one finale of Glee featured a ukulele. The recent hit song "Hey Soul Sister" by Train includes the dulcet tones of a uke. Not to mention the runaway success of the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain. For anyone wishing to master this fun, surprisingly versatile instrument, Ukulele For Dummies covers all the basics—from chords and strumming patterns to guidance on finger–picking.
- The print version of the book includes a CD with audio tracks of the entire musical notation in the book—creating a total musical 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 on purchasing a ukulele plus other necessary accessories
- The enhanced ebook contains 30 in–line instructional videos
With its simple and clear instruction, and inspiration on every page, Ukulele For Dummies will have fans and first–time musicians making beautiful music—as they tiptoe through the tulips—in no time.
Note – CD–ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of the e–book file, but are available for download after purchase.
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I've been learning ukulele (first instrument) for around 6 months, but failed to pick up many of the basic principals which make learning the ukulele truly fun and creative. This book has given me a great insight into the diversity of the instrument, and has given me the confidence to experiment more. Definitely a good buy.
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I am also a regular visitor to the ukulelehunt web-site where I first saw this excellent book advertised. It covers just about everything you would need to know about getting started with a uke, and takes you well up into at least intermediate stage. I have been playing for about 18 months, having had no musical training and this book has helped to fill in a few gaps, explain things more fully and give me some good tips. I especially appreciated the advice on strumming styles and on "finger-picking" technique. The style is very readable, and can be dipped into just about anywhere and you will find something useful. Highly reccommended for young and old, beginner or those further on. I have bought several starter books before, but this is the best.... I should have waited ! And did I mention there is a cd to take you through as well ?
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was given Ukulele for Dummies for Christmas. I'm so glad I was.
I consider myself an intermediate player, but I'd got into a rut and didn't know how to move my skills on. Most ukulele books out there are either for beginners, or for advanced "finger pickers". If you're beyond beginner but still need to learn a lot more, there's never been a lot out there for you.
Not a problem any more!
This books covers everything! If you're a beginner it starts you out with everything you need to know to get playing. For intermediates it takes you on to more complicated strum patterns, and other effects such as chunking, as well as introducing you to reading music notation. If you're more advanced yet it takes you through some more advanced picking techniques and will give you some unusual exercises to really test your skills on (how about "Greensleeves" on the uke?).
There's even a section on ukulele maintenance, such as changing strings and basic troubleshooting, and introductions to famous uke players - so you know who all those people are that get mentioned on uke forums!
And for me, what I liked the most is that the songs you play in the exercises are ones you might have stood a chance of hearing at some point! Most beginners ukulele books seem to expect an intimate knowledge of American folk songs. If you're a Brit or under the age of 70, there's a liklihood that you've never heard of the song, which makes learning doubly difficult. Although there are still some of these songs (hence the dropping of a star), there are audio tracks of all of the tunes, so you can hear what it sounds like. And let's fact it, who can argue with learning how to play 3/4 time using "House Of The Rising Sun"!
I consider myself an intermediate player, but I'd got into a rut and didn't know how to move my skills on. Most ukulele books out there are either for beginners, or for advanced "finger pickers". If you're beyond beginner but still need to learn a lot more, there's never been a lot out there for you.
Not a problem any more!
This books covers everything! If you're a beginner it starts you out with everything you need to know to get playing. For intermediates it takes you on to more complicated strum patterns, and other effects such as chunking, as well as introducing you to reading music notation. If you're more advanced yet it takes you through some more advanced picking techniques and will give you some unusual exercises to really test your skills on (how about "Greensleeves" on the uke?).
There's even a section on ukulele maintenance, such as changing strings and basic troubleshooting, and introductions to famous uke players - so you know who all those people are that get mentioned on uke forums!
And for me, what I liked the most is that the songs you play in the exercises are ones you might have stood a chance of hearing at some point! Most beginners ukulele books seem to expect an intimate knowledge of American folk songs. If you're a Brit or under the age of 70, there's a liklihood that you've never heard of the song, which makes learning doubly difficult. Although there are still some of these songs (hence the dropping of a star), there are audio tracks of all of the tunes, so you can hear what it sounds like. And let's fact it, who can argue with learning how to play 3/4 time using "House Of The Rising Sun"!
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Tutorial book
Very informative and comprehensive book for someone learning to play a Uke with limited initial knowledge, also good for someone with some musical background
Published 8 days ago by Muppet
I love this book!
I've been working my way through this for the last two weeks and it is GREAT.I started playing about 18 months ago but with no previous musical experience haven't got past basic... Read more
Published 26 days ago by Di
Not a dummies choice
I haven't been a great fan of all the dummies titles I have picked up. The format suits some topics better than others and the authors aren't always experts in their field,... Read more
Published 27 days ago by Anton E Mouse
Worth a tenner for a beginner like me more detailed instructions...
I am finding this book really useful with the simple way constructs are explained and the accompanying CD to listen to examples which help readers to get things right. Read more
Published 27 days ago by Kevin Baughen
Great was to start
This book is an absolutely must have for all ukulele newbies. Starting from simple chords up to great finger picking you'll find everything you wanted or needed know to play the... Read more
Published 29 days ago by Albert Denkstein
makes the uke sing
A brilliant book for the uke beginner. Lots of clear pictures and written in a style that is informative and funny. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Campbell McNeill
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Exactly what it says in the title and very comprehesive. Will let you know how good it is when progress to the end.
Published 1 month ago by Carole Lewis
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Bought this for my 75 year old Father along with the Snark Uke tuner. He is so delighted. The Uke tuner is so easy to use and this book is absolutely brilliant. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Maggie
Brilliantly detailed & amusing
This book is just perfect. Whether you are a beginner or have been playing the uke for a while its a great way to learn bits and pieces. Read more
Published 2 months ago by mackiox
uke knowhow
a well set out and concise book,which allows you to progress as far as you want,or are able.one small criticism,the tab numbers are very small,and difficult to follow when playing
Published 2 months ago by strummer
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