The Ukulele Handbook

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 ...

Author: Gavin Pretor-Pinney

Publisher: A&C Black

ISBN: 9781408836293

Category: Ukulele

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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.
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Ukulele Handbook

The ukulele is a unique instrument, reasonably priced and, due to its small size, a great travel companion. This handy instrument can go anywhere anytime: in hotels or on buses, whether you're camping or on tour.

Author: AXEL RICHTER

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

ISBN: 9781609744298

Category: Music

Page: 176

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This book is for the intermediate and advanced level players. It displays all chords in six tunings for the different sizes of the ukulele. of course, there are other books which show how to build chords, but when you are playing a new song, you need an almanac for a quick look over all the possibilities to play a certain chord. That leads you into arranging a song and creating your very own style of playing.
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A Ukulele Handbook for Beginners

The Ukulele Handbook starts right from the basics: chords, strums, melodies, tablature, songs, music theory and more. Perfect for beginning and intermediate players.

Author: Aaron Keim

Publisher:

ISBN: OCLC:1356181468

Category: Ukulele

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The Ukulele Handbook starts right from the basics: chords, strums, melodies, tablature, songs, music theory and more. Perfect for beginning and intermediate players.
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The Ukulele Beginners Handbook

Learn How to Play the Ukulele in DAYS Ready to learn how to play ukulele today? With The Ukulele Beginners' Handbook, you can, even if you've never touched an instrument before!

Author: Rebecca Bogart

Publisher:

ISBN: 1393600662

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Learn How to Play the Ukulele in DAYS Ready to learn how to play ukulele today? With The Ukulele Beginners' Handbook, you can, even if you've never touched an instrument before! This ukulele primer book for beginners with online video access is the simplest, easiest, and most efficient way to get off to a fast start with ukulele. Here's why: Step-by-step instruction AND a 10 video lessons are included with your download of this ukulele book. No matter your learning style, you can read, listen, or watch as you play along with your ukulele. Learn and master one easy skill at a time. With this innovative way to learn ukulele you'll steadily improve without getting frustrated or developing bad habits. You'll get the hang of singing and strumming and be able to keep a steady beat as you change chords. Learn how to buy a ukulele and how to tune your ukulele. You're learning from a Grammy Award nominated educator and former Harvard Master Class piano teacher, authors of the Amazon #1 best seller 21 Songs in 6 Days/ All songs are well-known, easy-to-learn folk songs so you can build your confidence and learn to play with ease. AND all songs include: strum patterns, chord diagrams, sheet music, and lyrics - this ukulele book has all the essential elements you need to make all your songs sound perfect.
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Ukulele for Beginners

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Author: Will Grove-White

Publisher: Hachette UK

ISBN: 9781844038190

Category: Music

Page: 192

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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...
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101 Easy Ukulele Solos

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Author: Bill Hearn

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

ISBN: 9781513459394

Category: Music

Page: 100

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That’s right, the ukulele is a great instrument all by itself! This book contains 101 solos that let you play melody and accompaniment all on one ukulele. If you’d like to sing, go right ahead; lyrics are included for many of the solos. Each section starts with easy solos, complete with tips on ukulele technique and arranging. The music is written in tablature and standard musical notation, with suggested chords above the music for an optional second ukulele or guitar. Essential right and left-hand fingerings are shown in traditional classic guitar symbols and while most of the book is written in standard (aECG) tuning, a few tunes are offered in both drop-B tuning and drop-E-flat tuning. With selections ranging from country to classical, medieval to modern, and a Christmas section with seventeen traditional favorites, this ukulele collection includes music for every taste and season. A useful chord dictionary and access to online audio of the author’s beautiful renditions of each well-crafted solo arrangement are included.
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The Ukulele Chord Dictionary

The Ukulele Chord Directory 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!

Author: Ben Parker

Publisher:

ISBN: 1908707380

Category: Ukulele

Page: 32

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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.
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The Oxford Handbook of Country Music

The leis and grass skirts available from the same catalogs as ukuleles and Hawaiian guitars masked the darker side of the ... players across the country established studios and published instruction manuals for the steel guitar.

Author: Travis D. Stimeling

Publisher: Oxford University Press

ISBN: 9780190683856

Category: Music

Page: 800

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Now in its sixth decade, country music studies is a thriving field of inquiry involving scholars working in the fields of American history, folklore, sociology, anthropology, musicology, ethnomusicology, cultural studies, and geography, among many others. Covering issues of historiography and practice as well as the ways in which the genre interacts with media and social concerns such as class, gender, and sexuality, The Oxford Handbook of Country Music interrogates prevailing narratives, explores significant lacunae in the current literature, and provides guidance for future research. More than simply treating issues that have emerged within this subfield, The Oxford Handbook of Country Music works to connect to broader discourses within the various fields that inform country music studies in an effort to strengthen the area's interdisciplinarity. Drawing upon the expertise of leading and emerging scholars, this Handbook presents an introduction into the historiographical narratives and methodological issues that have emerged in country music studies' first half-century.
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