Hints & Tips for Advanced Ukulele Players (Hawaiian Style)   MB 98235
by H.M. 'Heeday' Kimura
Learn the inner secrets of trick and novelty ukulele playing as well as the basics of advanced jazz-type chord substitution. Add color to your solos with this goldmine of little-known techniques. If you can already pick and strum the basic melody of a song, you can use the ideas in this manual to learn how to express your creativity. How-to instructions include: "wah-wah," chime and bongo effects, vamp runs, multiple tremolos, the rhumbas strum, pencil percussion, the "bend," "two-on-one-uke," speed picking, ukulele electronics, and more. A useful bonus is a 13-page section on basic and advanced chords featuring five to seven different ways to play the same chord up the fretboard.

HISTORY OF WASHBURN GUITAR  HL 00001176
Series: Reference
Publisher: Centerstream Publications
Medium: Softcover

Author: Hubert Pleijsier
The vintage guitar collecting market continues to grow. This book is the first of its kind to report on Washburn guitars, mandolins, banjos and ukuleles made before 1940. It contains detailed information about more than 450 instrument styles, serial numbering schemes and estimated production totals. A gorgeous 32-page color photo section of the most collectibles will make this book a “must” for players and collectors alike.

Ian Whitcomb Songbook   MB 20859BCD
by Ian Whitcomb
The first publication dedicated to songs written and composed by Ian over the last 40 years, starting with his 1965 smash hit, "You Turn Me On". The book includes his many styles ranging from Nashville country numbers ("Hands") and British comedy songs ("Wurzel Fudge", written for Benny Hill) to personal ballads "Old Friends", and his latest batch of songs--from waltz to rumba -- reflecting his life as an expatriate Englishman living in Southern California.

Ian plays piano, accordion and ukulele as well as singing. The book provides top line melodies plus chord symbols for keyboard, guitar and ukulele.

The accompanying CD is a treasure trove of commercial recordings of all the songs, including releases on Capitol Records and Warner Bros. Records. Other vocals are by Debbie Dawn, Corky Mayberry, and Regina Whitcomb. There's also a full description of how these songs came to be written, as well as an essay about Ian's famous uncle who wrote such evergreens as "Lady of Spain" and "Let's All Sing Like The Birdies Sing". This book takes the player inside the eclectic musical world of this Renaissance Man whom has risen from Teen Idol to Grammy Award winner, respected musicologist and author.

INSTANT METHOD FOR UKULELE  HL 00510381
Series: Ashley Publications
Publisher: Ashley Publications Inc.
A simplified method for self instruction or for use with a teacher. Shows how to play melodies, chords, and includes many favorite songs.

JUMPIN' JIM'S '60S UKE-IN  HL 00695381
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Jumpin' Jim's '60s Uke-In is a collection of 25 fab songs from the 1960s arranged for the very first time for ukulele. It includes lots of big Beatles hits (All My Loving • Eight Days a Week • Here Comes the Sun • Michelle • Penny Lane • Something • When I'm Sixty-Four • Yellow Submarine • & more) as well as other classic '60s tunes, such as: Daydream Believer • Georgy Girl • Happy Together • Moon River • Those Were the Days • and more. Features an appreciation by George Harrison, a foreword by Jumpin' Jim, a chord chart, and a groovy, psychedelic cover.

JUMPIN' JIM'S CAMP UKULELE  HL 00695552
Ukulele Solo
Series: Fretted
Here's ukulele fun for the whole family! Jumpin' Jim's Camp Ukulele is a collection of 40 of some of the best-loved family sing-along songs with easy-to-play ukulele arrangements. Tunes include: Clementine • Go Down, Moses • Happy Trails • Home on the Range • The Lion Sleeps Tonight • The Sloop John B. • Take Me Out to the Ballgame • This Land Is Your Land • Waltzing Matilda • You Are My Sunshine • and many others. This songbook features many vintage summer fun photographs, a chord chart, and a basic how-to-play section.

JUMPIN' JIM'S GONE HAWAIIAN  HL 00695389
Ukulele Solo
A collection of 30 of the best-known Hawaiian songs arranged for ukulele. Includes: Tiny Bubbles • Sweet Leilani • Pearly Shells • Aloha Oe • Ukulele Lady • Blue Hawaii • Mele Kalikimaka • My Little Grass Shack • Beyond the Reef • and 21 others. Features a biographical section on some of the most prolific songwriters, including Harry Owens, Johnny Noble and Sonny Cunha. Includes lots of photos and original sheet music covers, a foreword, and a complete ukulele chord chart.

JUMPIN' JIM'S GONE HOLLYWOOD  HL 00695774
Marvelous Movie Songs Arranged for Ukulele
A collection of 32 marvelous movie songs arranged for uke! Includes: As Time Goes By • High Hopes • Honolulu • Hooray for Hollywood • Moon River • My Favorite Things • Over the Rainbow • Pennies from Heaven • Singin' in the Rain • You Made Me Love You • Young at Heart • and many more! Features an appreciation by noted film historian (and uke player!) Leonard Maltin, a special section on ukulele sightings in the movies, vintage sheet music covers and a chord chart.

JUMPIN' JIM'S HAPPY HOLIDAYS  HL 00695965
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Series: Fretted
Medium: Softcover

Arranger: Jim Beloff
A sleigh-full of 25 of the most popular Christmas songs arranged for ukulele. Songs include: Baby, It's Cold Outside • Blue Christmas • Christmas Island • Frosty the Snow Man • I'll Be Home for Christmas • Jingle-Bell Rock • Little Saint Nick • Mele Kalikimaka • Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree • Sleigh Ride • Toyland • Winter Wonderland • and more.

JUMPIN' JIM'S UKULELE BEACH PARTY  HL 00695658
Here's hot fun in the summertime, anytime! Jumpin' Jim's Ukulele Beach Party is a collection of 26 of your favorite sand 'n' surf tunes arranged for ukulele. Songs include: Heatwave • Surfin' U.S.A. • California Girls • Rock-A-Hula Baby • Where the Boys Are • and more. This songbook also features an appreciation by surf guitar legend Dick Dale as well as other fun bits of uke trivia and a chord chart.

JUMPIN' JIM'S UKULELE CHRISTMAS  HL 00699124
Ukulele Solo
This unique songbook is a collection of 30 Christmas classics especially arranged for the ukulele. Tunes include: Auld Lang Syne • Deck the Halls • The First Nowell • Jingle Bells • Joy to the World • O Come, All Ye Faithful • Silent Night • more. Features a foreword by Jumpin' Jim, chord charts, instructions on how to use the book, and festive holiday illustrations throughout.

JUMPIN' JIM'S UKULELE COUNTRY  HL 00695898
Jumpin' Jim's Ukulele Country is a collection of 36 classic country and western songs arranged for ukulele. Includes hits made famous by artists such as Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Willie Nelson, Glen Campbell and Gene Autry. Songs include: Don't Fence Me In • On the Road Again • Ring of Fire • Stand by Your Man • Bye Bye Love • Hey, Good Lookin' • Crazy • You're Cheatin' Heart • and 28 others. Also includes chord chart and fun country photos and graphics.

JUMPIN' JIM'S UKULELE FAVORITES  HL 00699377
Ukulele Solo
Contents: Aba Daba Honeymoon • The Birth of the Blues • The Boy Next Door • By the Light of the Silvery Moon • Bye Bye Blackbird • Dancing in the Dark • Deep Purple • Don't Blame Me • Don't Get Unused to Me • Dream a Little Dream of Me • Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue (Has Anybody Seen My Girl?) • Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight (Goodnight, It's Time to Go) • Hi-lili, Hi-lo • I Don't Want to Set the World on Fire • I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good • I'm Always Chasing Rainbows • I'm in the Mood for Love • If They Can Put Man on Moon(Belo • Mairzy Doats • More Than You Know • Once in a While • Over the Rainbow • Ramona • That Lucky Old Sun (Just Rolls Around Heaven All Day) • Tip-Toe Thru' the Tulips with Me • The Ukulele Song • We're off to See the Wizard • When I Grow Too Old to Dream • The Whiffenpoof Song (Baa! Baa! Baa!) • Whispering.

LYLE LITE  HL 00696025
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Series: Fretted
Publisher: Flea Market Music, Inc.
Medium: Softcover with CD

Editor: Jim Beloff
Artist: Lyle Ritz
16 easy chord solos (both melody and harmony captured in the chord changes) arranged for GCEA-tuned ukuleles by jazz master Lyle Ritz. His arrangements will delight advanced beginners and intermediate players alike. The CD features all the songs performed by Lyle on both ukulele and bass. Includes: Beautiful Dreamer • Edelweiss • Let Me Call You Sweetheart • Ramblin' Rose • Surfer Girl • and more!

Sing and Strum: 7 Hawaiian Favorites for Ukulele   MB 98234
by H.M. 'Heeday' Kimura
Ideal for the weekend Hawaiian music buff wanting just enough instructions to play a song on the uke, this book includes the basic rudiments to help a beginner learn melodies and then sing and strum away in many different keys. Learn songs in one key using single-string picking, then practice strumming each song in four to six different keys. Ideal for individual or group instruction. Get ready for your next Hawaiian party. With lyrics in native Hawaiian only. These songs will never grow old!

SONGS & SOLOS FOR UKE  MB 93938
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By Ken Eidson and Ross Cherednik. Mel Bay Pub., Inc.
A wonderful collection of 34 popular ukulele songs in C tuning. Chords, melody, and lyrics are shown for each song, and the melody is presented in notation and tablature! Each song is shown both as melody only and an accompaniment arrangement. Also included in the back of the book are a chart of basic chords, a fingerboard note reference, and scale exercises. Beginning - Intermediate level.

The Cat's Meow   MB 20010BCD
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By Ian Whitcomb.

Ukulele Favorites from the Roaring Twenties
This collection for ukulele brings back many favorite songs and ballads from the Roaring Twenties, plus several songs taken from the notebooks of Al Brown, an itinerant performer active in the period. These songs were featured in the motion pictures The Cat's Meow and Last Call. The music is presented in lead sheet form with melody lines, chord symbols, and lyrics. Photos and artwork from the 1920s enhance the presentation. The music on the companion CD is performed by Ian Whitcomb with his various bands and orchestras.

THE JOY OF UKE - VOL. 1 & 2 DVD SET  HL 00641628
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Series: Homespun Tapes
Publisher: Homespun
Medium: DVD

Author: Jim Beloff

Both DVDs in one great collection!

THE JOY OF UKE - VOLUME 1
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Series: Homespun Tapes
Publisher: Homespun Video
Medium: Video

Artist: Jim Beloff

With special guests Travis Harrelson, Poncie Ponce and Ian Whitcomb Here's a video for anyone who loves the uke! It's instructional, entertaining and educational all at once. Jim Beloff teaches the basics, showing the strums and bringing the starting player quickly from the simplest songs to old-time pop standards. Guest strummers perform and demonstrate their techniques, and, as an added bonus, Jim takes you into his home for a fascinating look at his rare uke collection. Songs include: He's Got the Whole World in His Hands • When the Saints Go Marching In • Daisy • Give My Regards to Broadway.

THE JOY OF UKE - VOLUME 2
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Moving Beyond the Basics
Series: Homespun Tapes
Publisher: Homespun
Medium: Video

Author: Jim Beloff

In this long-awaited follow-up to Volume 1, Jim teaches chord shapes and progressions, complex strums and accompaniments to some of the most beloved songs in popular music history. With his usual warmth and good humor, Jim guides you through each song, slowing down the tricky parts and sprinkling the lesson with wisdom gleaned from his deep knowledge of the instrument. Before long he'll have you singing and playing: Under the Boardwalk • That Hawaiian Melody • You Made Me Love You • I Can't Give You Anything but Love • Bye Bye Blackbird • Girl from Ipanema • and Blue Moon. Jim's special guest, Lyle Ritz, is a legend, known throughout the world as one of the “masters” of the ukulele. He shares his ideas about the instrument and demonstrates some of his most requested instrumentals: Dream • Lulu's Back in Town • Fly Me to the Moon • and Ritz Cracker.

90-MIN. DVD OR VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + CHORDS • LEVEL 3