Essential Elements for Ukulele, Book 1: Comprehensive Ukulele Method [With CD (Audio)] (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation, 2014
- Softcover
- New
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Paperback. (Essential Elements Ukulele). Playing the ukulele is an enjoyable, easy, and inexpensive way to get involved in music. It provides a way to learn musical concepts and skills that can apply to any instrument you decide to study. Moreover, it will give you a great opportunity to share the joy of making music with other people. This book will help to provide you with the basic skills and musical background you need to get started. The online audio contains demonstrations of all the songs and examples available for download or streaming using the access code printed inside the book. This carefully crafted method emphasizes chord strumming skills; teaching students HOW to practice; note reading exercises; chord challenges to learn how to figure out chord progressions; tab reading; and more. It also includes nearly 30 familiar songs that students can play while still learning, including: All My Loving * Home on the Range * Hound Dog * Jambalaya (On the Bayou) * La Bamba * The Lion Sleeps Tonight * The Rainbow Connection * Take Me Out to the Ballgame * and more! Practice, experiment, and have fun playing the ukulele! Named The Best Ukulele Method for Beginners by Wirecutter: . Essential Elements for Ukulele Book 1 emerged as our clear favorite. Surprisingly, it's one of the few books that start out by explaining chordal playing instead of single-note playing and playing chords is what almost all beginners really want to do on uke, since that gets them directly into playing songs. We like that Essential Elements for Ukulele includes some useful, unintimidating lessons on music theory, and that it offers chord and strum charts in the back. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…
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- Title
- Essential Elements for Ukulele, Book 1: Comprehensive Ukulele Method [With CD (Audio)] (Paperback)
- Author
- Marty Gross
- Publisher
- Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
- Publication year
- 2014
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1480321699
- ISBN 13
- 9781480321694
- Series
- Book 1 of 2: The Ukulele Ensemble Series
Essential Elements for Ukulele – Method Book 1 is a complete beginner’s guide designed to make learning ukulele easy and enjoyable. Ideal for students, teachers, or self-learners, it introduces core techniques such as chord strumming, note reading, tablature, and rhythm exercises. The clear, step-by-step structure helps players build confidence and develop musical skills from the first lesson.
What’s Included
This method book features nearly 30 popular songs and progressive lessons that teach essential ukulele skills. Each exercise uses simple notation, clear diagrams, and helpful tips for effective practice. The included online audio provides professional demonstrations of every example and song, helping students improve timing, tone, and accuracy through guided listening and play-along sessions.
Why It’s Valuable
This engaging course strengthens rhythm, chord transitions, and note reading while motivating learners through familiar, easy-to-play songs. It’s a trusted classroom and home-learning resource that keeps practice fun and productive. Teachers appreciate its flexible format, and beginners enjoy learning music they recognize while gaining real playing ability.
Full Song List
All My Loving * Amazing Grace * Frere Jacques (Are You Sleeping?) * Go Tell Aunt Rhody * He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands * Home On The Range * Hound Dog * Jamaica Farewell * Jambalaya (On The Bayou) * La Bamba * Li’l Liza Jane * The Lion Sleeps Tonight * Marianne * Michael Row The Boat Ashore * Octopus’s Garden * Ode To Joy * On Top Of Old Smoky * Rainbow Connection * Rockin’ Robin * Shortnin’ Bread * Simple Gifts * Skip To My Lou * Stand By Me * Swing Low, Sweet Chariot * Take Me Out To The Ball Game * This Land Is Your Land * When The Saints Go Marching In * Yankee Doodle * You Are My Sunshine
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