Essential Elements for Ukulele - Method Book 1: Comprehensive Ukulele Method

by Marty Gross

(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 audio features demonstrations of all the songs and examples. 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!

Genres: Music, Nonfiction

48 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2014

Reviews

[Deb Tregilgas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book

Exactly what I needed to learn ukulele. Easy to follow and progresses through some good, contemporary music. Excellent chord charts and photos.