Ukulele For Dummies Author: Alistair Wood | Language: English | ISBN:
B005C7CWIE | Format: PDF
Ukulele For Dummies Description
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 files are available to download after purchasing the e-Book version
- File Size: 19149 KB
- Print Length: 360 pages
- Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (June 9, 2011)
- Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
- Language: English
- ASIN: B005C7CWIE
- Text-to-Speech: Enabled
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- Lending: Enabled
- Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #444,857 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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This is the best book for learning the ukulele that I have ever owned. It is perfect for beginners, intermediate, or advanced players. It has everything; chords, strumming, tab, notes, songs, styles and above all else humor. It is written by someone who through self-instruction, hard work and curiosity has become a master guru of the instrument. At the same time the author is plain-spoken, to-the-point, funny and keenly adept at reaching the heart of a self-learner.
I got bit by the ukulele bug when I purchased a Martin Backpacker on ebay for $60. That was over 10 years and 20 or so ukuleles ago. During my quest for ukulele perfection I have enjoyed many ukulele instructionals. "Ukulele for Dummies" is more useful than all of them put together. It can be used in a linear fashion, going from one chapter to the next. Or you can hunt and peck to learn; brushing up on the subjects you are interested in improving or focusing on. I'm not turned off by the "dummies" label. In fact, I like a book that explains things clearly as if I'm starting from scratch. Musicians often act like they know more than they know, and "Ukulele for Dummies" wades through the music-speak and makes things clear and to the point. That is not to say that it is dumbed-down or condescending. It is not! The reader is treated with great respect and there is not a hint of patronization. You will not feel as though your intelligence is being insulted in any way. In fact, the inside jokes will make you feel smarter and "in the know".
This book gives background beyond the ukulele experience, explaining different styles, giving a little history and then giving song examples of that style and how to play it. To quote Ukulele Enthusiast and Ukulelia.
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