Mel Bay's Ukulele Method

by Roy Smeck

A D-tuning method written by one of the greatest uke soloists of all time. This fine beginner's text teaches chords, melody playing, rhythm accompaniment, strumming strokes and techniques, and moveable chord forms. The songs appear as melodies in notation with lyrics and diagrams for both rhythm chords and melody/chord playing. Also included are chord exercises by key, a section on introductions and endings, and a section of chord diagrams in three positions. Format: Book Pages: 48 Genre: All Styles Level: Multiple Levels Instrument: Ukulele (Soprano) Artist/Composer: Roy Smeck Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc. Publication Date: 5/1/1978 ISBN-10: 0871664836 ISBN-13: 9780871664839 Song List 'Aloha Oe' (Farewell To Thee) 'Bicycle Built For Two' (Daisy Bell) (by H. Dacre) 'Down In The Valley' 'In The Good Old Summer Time' (by G. Evans, words by R. Shields) 'Little Brown Jug'

Genres: Music

48 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1978

Reviews

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you can get past the fact that it's in D tuning, go for it. Lots of chord melody solos, etc. Just play the chord shapes, and you'll be playing in C.