Have you struggled through tedious lessons and boring instruction books in your desire to learn to play the ukulele? If you wish there was a fun and engaging way to motivate you in your uke playing quest, then this is it: All About Ukulele is for you. Whether it's learning to read music, playing in a band, finding the right instrument, or all of the above, this enjoyable guide will help you to finally start playing your favorite songs in many different styles. Plus, learn interesting tid-bits on ukulele gear, care and maintenance, other fretted instruments, and other fun stuff about the uke. This fun-filled, easy-to-use guide includes:
• An introduction to ukulele
• Step-by-step music reading instruction
• Background on various styles of music, including dozens of favorite songs
• Performance tips & tricks
• Famous uke players & essential listening
You'll learn concepts through 40 contemporary hits, including five full arrangements (Five Years Time • I'll See You in My Dreams • In My Life • Riptide • Tonight You Belong to Me) and excerpts from: All Along the Watchtower • China Grove • Dream On • Free Fallin' • Karma Police • Let It Be • More Than Words • Ode to Joy • Over the Rainbow • Pinball Wizard • You Really Got Me • and many more. The audio is accessed online using the unique code inside each book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.
Song List
All Along The Watchtower
Can't Find My Way Home
China Grove
Dream On
Eleanor Rigby
5 Years Time
Fly Me To The Moon (In Other Words)
Free Fallin'
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
Happy Birthday To You
Hot Cross Buns
Hush, Little Baby
I'll See You In My Dreams
In My Life
Itsy Bitsy Spider
Jingle Bells
Karma Police
La Bamba
Let It Be
Lullaby
More Than Words
Nowhere Man
Ode To Joy
Old Macdonald Had A Farm
Over The Rainbow
Pinball Wizard
Riptide
Rock You Like A Hurricane
Row, Row, Row Your Boat
Saint James Infirmary
Scarborough Fair
Skip To My Lou
Smoke On The Water
Stir It Up
Sunny Came Home
Tonight You Belong To Me
Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
What A Wonderful World
Who Will Save Your Soul
You Really Got Me
Instrumentation
Ukulele
Product Details
#HL 233655
9781495093746
888680683306
8.5"
11.0"
208 Pages
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Have you struggled through tedious lessons and boring instruction books in your desire to learn to play the ukulele? If you wish there was a fun and engaging way to motivate you in your uke playing quest, then this is it: All About Ukulele is for you. Whether it's learning to read music, playing in a band, finding the right instrument, or all of the above, this enjoyable guide will help you to finally start playing your favorite songs in many different styles. Plus, learn interesting tid-bits on ukulele gear, care and maintenance, other fretted instruments, and other fun stuff about the uke. This fun-filled, easy-to-use guide includes:
• An introduction to ukulele
• Step-by-step music reading instruction
• Background on various styles of music, including dozens of favorite songs
• Performance tips & tricks
• Famous uke players & essential listening
You'll learn concepts through 40 contemporary hits, including five full arrangements (Five Years Time • I'll See You in My Dreams • In My Life • Riptide • Tonight You Belong to Me) and excerpts from: All Along the Watchtower • China Grove • Dream On • Free Fallin' • Karma Police • Let It Be • More Than Words • Ode to Joy • Over the Rainbow • Pinball Wizard • You Really Got Me • and many more. The audio is accessed online using the unique code inside each book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.
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