Ukulele for Dummies - Softcover

Wood, Alistair

Softcover

ISBN 10: 047097799X ISBN 13: 9780470977996

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2011

Synopsis

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

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 files are available to download after purchasing the e-Book version

 

About this title

From the Back Cover

From simple chord progressions to rock solos – your ultimate guide to becoming a ukulele hero!

If you're among the tens of thousands of people who have fallen victim to the ukulele fever epidemic that's sweeping the globe, this book is the cure. Clinically tested and expert-approved, Ukulele For Dummies is the quick, painless way to satisfy your insatiable desire to play the ukulele.

• Get to know your uke – get the lowdown on everything you need to know about buying, stringing, tuning and maintaining your ukulele

• Start playing – take advantage of clear, step-by-step instructions on holding, strumming and picking basics, illustrated withdetailed photos

• Build your skills – chord charts, strumming patterns and tons of instructions make it easier than ever to learn basic and advanced techniques for playing backup rhythms, solo melodies, improvisational riffs and chord/melody combinations like a pro

• Aloha mahn – special chapters cover how to play reggae and 'Jawaiian', as well as rock and punk, blues, Hawaiian, classical and other popular musical styles

• Listen and learn – hone your uke-playing skills with the help of audio tracks of the examples found in the book

Open the book and find:

• A complete buying guide for the novice

• How to string, tune and repair your uke

• Chord charts and strumming patterns

• Crystal-clear photo illustrations

• Step-by-step instructions

• Basic and advanced playing techniques

• How to play in a multitude of popular styles

• Audio tracks of examples from the book

Audio CD includes

The musical examples from the book so you can play along

Exercises to help you build your skills

Learn to:

• Play the ukulele right away – no experience required

• Master various chords and strumming patterns

• Play rock, punk, blues, reggae and standards

Stretch your skills with the bonus CD

About the Author

Alistair Wood is a ukulele player, transcriber, arranger and the owner of ukulelehunt.com, one of the most popular ukulele sites on the Internet.

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 047097799X
• ISBN 13: 9780470977996
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 338