Easy Ukulele Music Books - Fretted Books and DVDs

101 Three-Chord Songs for Guitar, Banjo, and Uke MB 99476

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Series: McCabe's 101 Series. Mel Bay Pub., Inc.

You need only minimal playing skills and three chords--G, C, and D7--to accompany all the great songs in this innovative book. If you are just getting started, or if you are a "casual" player on a chording instrument, this is the perfect book for you. The book is absolutely bursting with a great variety of music: Old-time, bluegrass, gospel, Christmas, children's, Stephen Foster, British and Celtic, cowboy, blues, and more. Because melody and lyrics are provided with every song, singers will also enjoy this wonderful collection of the world's favorite songs. Truly a book of outstanding arrangements, made playable for folks who play for their own enjoyment. (Some of these songs, like "Dark Hollow" and "Way Downtown," are hard to find in print.) Guitar, uke, and five-string banjo diagrams are included for the three chords, along with tips on strumming and transposing tips for singers. An invaluable reference book for teachers and pros, too! Beginning level. 128 Pages.

A Treasury of Hymns and Spirituals MB 20051

by Meg Peterson. for Autoharp, Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin, Banjo, and Keyboard

There is a wide selection of hymns in this book, including traditional Hymns of Praise, Thanksgiving, Easter, and Lent. Added to this rich array are the most popular Hymns of Christmastide and a collection of our most beloved Spirituals. They have been arranged in the keys that are most suitable for singing, and can be played in a variety of styles using only the words and the accompanying chords. In cases where there are two versions of a particular tune, both have been included. If one version is not well known, however, the most widely used melody is selected.

BARITONE UKE CHORDS

Baritone Uke Chords

Mel Bay Pub., Inc.

A catalog of baritone uke chords in photo/diagram form grouped by type. Major, minor, seventh, diminished, augmented, and ninth chords are all shown in all keys in fretboard photos and diagrams. Major seventh, minor seventh, sixth, minor sixth, seventh augmented fifth, and seventh diminished fifth chords are shown in diagram form only. Also includes helpful photos and information on the correct way to hold the baritone ukulele and the pick, and on tuning the baritone uke. This book may also be used with the tenor ukulele in D-G-B-E tuning. Multiple levels. 32 Pages.

BARITONE UKE Pocketbook MB 93757

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Series: Pocketbook. Mel Bay Pub., Inc. By William Bay

This handy, pocket-sized book contains a chord reference, basic strum patterns, and songs. It includes information on holding the baritone uke and the pick, tuning, and how to read chord diagrams. Chord diagrams are provided for major, minor, dominant 7th, diminished, augmented, minor 7th, major 7th, sixth, and minor sixth chords. There are 15 fun songs to play written with melodies, lyrics, chord symbols, and up/down strum patterns. Beginning level. 32 Pags.

Complete Ukulele Set

The perfect starter set for ukulele! Everything you need to play the uke is included: a high-quality wood ukulele, the Total Ukulele method book with CD, and a pick. The Total Ukulele instructional book makes learning the uke easy and fun! It covers all important subjects for the beginning uke player including rhythm accompaniment, strumming patterns and techniques, fingerpicking techniques and melody playing. The music is presented in notation and tablature and is explained in easy-to-understand terms. Total Ukelele also covers the basics of music theory, chord exercises and many chord progressions. The companion CD features numerous exercises and eleven popular tunes to listen to or play along. The method book is written for the standard ukulele tuning in D (older tuning). The pitches of the strings are: A, D, F#, and B.

EASY SONGS FOR UKULELE - SUPPLEMENTARY HL 00695905

SONGBOOK TO THE HAL LEONARD UKULELE METHOD
Series: Fretted

Contents:

All My Loving
Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain
Blue Skies
Blues Stay Away From Me
Eight Days A Week
Goodnight, Irene
Heart And Soul
The House Of The Rising Sun
I Walk The Line
I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry
Last Night I Had The Strangest Dream
Love Me Tender
Nowhere Man
Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
Pastures Of Plenty
This Land Is Your Land
Tom Dooley
We Shall Overcome
Yesterday
Your Cheatin' Heart

Easy Ukulele Method Book I MB 99558

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by Mary Lou Stout Dempler

The Easy Ukulele Method books give you music at your fingertips! Using both notation and tablature, this method is so easy that in minutes you will be strumming your ukulele and singing along to familiar songs. All ages will enjoy this book! The ukulele is an instrument for everyone and every type of music! So begin today using this tablature method and discover the wonders of this little instrument.

Easy Ukulele Method Book II MB 99559

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by Mary Lou Stout Dempler

The Easy Ukulele Method books give you music at your fingertips! Book II reviews many of the fundamentals presented in Book I. It tests your music reading skills with worksheets, expands your knowledge with additional chords, and gives you many more songs to play. Both notation and tablature are used, allowing you to strum along using the chord symbols or play the melody with the tablature. Beginning level.

Famous Solos & Duets for the Ukulele MB 20250BCD

by John King

Famous Solos and Duets for the Ukulele presents ukulele music as you have never seen or heard it before. An anthology of pieces selected from the earliest known methods and collections published for the ukulele between 1909 and 1920, Famous Solos and Duets is newly engraved in both standard notation and tablature and contains extensive fingering and performance instructions.

Edited, arranged, and performed by ukulele virtuoso and historian John King, this collection makes the original, classic repertoire of this charming little instrument available to the public for the first time in nearly a century. The Preface, informative and thoroughly researched, places the ukulele and its music in historical context, from its early days in Hawai'i, to its widespread popularity on the Mainland. Showcasing pieces which are both challenging and beautiful, Early Solos and Duets features the music of Queen Lili'uokalani, King Kalakaua, Ernest Ka'ai, Henry Kailimai, George Awai, George Kia Nahaolelua, N. B. Bailey and Vadah Olcott Bickford. Also included in Early Solos and Duets are invaluable instructions for the different styles of strumming as played by the "Father of the ukulele," Ernest Ka'ai. The CD contains all 22 pieces expertly performed by Mr. King.

First Lessons Ukulele

by Jerry Moore

Anyone can learn to play the ukulele, and play it well. No previous knowledge of music is necessary. Strum and pick both harmonies and melodies. First Lessons Ukulele provides a simple approach for learning how to play the ukulele without reading music. From the most basic necessities, such as holding the uke properly and forming simple chords, up to more advanced techniques, which include transposing, using second and third position chords, and picking and strumming melody solos.

• No previous music knowledge necessary.
• Strum and pick both harmonies and melodies.
• Takes you from basic skills such as forming simple chords, to advanced techniques, such as transposing and soloing.

FUN SONGS FOR UKULELE HL 00000407

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Series: Fretted

Book - TAB

Author: Ron Middlebrook

50 terrific songs in standard notation and tablature for beginning to advanced ukulele players. Includes Hawaiian songs, popular standards, classic Western, Stephen Foster and more, with songs such as: The Darktown Strutters Ball • I'm Always Chasing Rainbows • Hot Lips • Gentle Annie • Maikai Waipio • Whispering • Ja-Da • China Boy • Colorado Trail • and many more. Also includes a chord chart and a special section on how to hold the ukulele.

Fun with Strums - Baritone Ukulele MB 93356

by William Bay

A collection of 29 folk and bluegrass songs selected to aid the beginning baritone uke player in playing strums suitable for diverse time signatures and tempos. Includse chord diagrams for the principal chords in each key plus instruction on tuning and playing position. An ideal follow-up to Fun with the Baritone Uke.

Fun with Strums: Ukulele MB 93355

by William Bay

This book is designed to aid the beginning uke player in playing strums applicable to folk and bluegrass music. Each of the 29 songs has a different strum pattern! A complete grounding in chord accompaniment is attained through songs presented in various keys. Written for the uke in standard GCEA tuning.

Fun with the Baritone Uke

Series: Fun With

This excellent beginner's text introduces the beginner to the joy of accompanying songs with the baritone uke with basic chords, strumming patterns, and folk songs. Information on tuning and positioning is also included. Even an absolute beginner should find this book very easy to comprehend.

Fun with the Ukulele

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Series: Fun With. By Mel Bay

Presents tuning, proper positioning, basic chords (C tuning) and folk songs for strumming and singing. Very easy to comprehend, even for the absolute beginner. The book teaches rhythm accompaniment in several meters. Each song includes lyrics and a suggested strumming pattern. A companion CD and video are available and either is recommended to ensure accuracy and ease of learning.

HAL LEONARD UKULELE METHOD - DVD HL 00320534

The Hal Leonard Ukulele Method is designed for anyone learning to play the ukulele. Acclaimed performer and uke master Lil' Rev teaches the basics of the ukulele and explains tuning, single-note melodies, chords and strumming, and gives practice tips. The on-screen musical examples will help you play the ukulele in no time! Easy songs to play include: Go Tell Aunt Rhody • Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star • Aura Lee • Shortnin' Bread • Hush Little Baby • Boil 'Em Cabbage Down • Beautiful Brown Eyes • Rolling • Paw-Paw Patch • Shave and a Haircut • Doo-Wop Uke • Sinner Man. 50 minutes.

HAL LEONARD UKULELE METHOD BOOK 1

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Series: Fretted

The Hal Leonard Ukulele Method is designed for anyone just learning to play ukulele. This comprehensive and easy-to-use beginner's guide by acclaimed performer and uke master Lil' Rev includes many fun songs of different styles to learn and play. The accompanying CD contains 46 tracks of songs for demonstration and play along. Includes: types of ukuleles, tuning, music reading, melody playing, chords, strumming, scales, tremolo, music notation and tablature, a variety of music styles, ukulele history and much more. Includes Tab.

HAL LEONARD UKULELE METHOD BOOK 2 HL 00695949

Series: Fretted
Medium: Softcover with CD

The Hal Leonard Ukulele Method is designed for anyone just learning to play. This comprehensive and easy-to-use beginner's guide by uke master Lil' Rev features many fun songs in different styles to learn and play. Book 2 picks up where Book 1 leaves off, covering: chord families, hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides, 6/8 time, ukulele history, and much more. The accompanying CD contains 51 tracks of songs for demonstration and play along.

Hawaiian Music for Folk Harp MB 99139BCD

with Lyrics and Chords for guitar and ukulele. by Bonnie Mitchell

A collection of 30 traditional Hawaiian songs for folk harp; songs 1-15 are arranged for large folk harps tuned to E flat with a full set of levers while 16-30 are the same songs arranged for small harps tuned in C. Many are playable on harps without levers, and some require levers on F and G. Also included are chords for ukulele, guitar and harp, as well as lyrics (in Hawaiian, listed separate on the last two pages). Companion CD includes all songs

Hawaiian Uke Tunebook MB 93776

A superb collection of 53 Hawaiian favorites arranged for uke solo. It includes instruction on chords, "vamping", reading tablature and notation, note location on the fingerboard, scales and scale exercises, and rhythm, plus special uke techniques. Basic chords are summarized and "Rhythmic Strumming, Hawaiian Style" is taught. A section on advanced chords is also included. Although this book is written for the standard ukulele in C tuning, the authors also address how the baritone uke, ukulele-banjo, and tiple can be used with this book. Written in notation and tablature.