The Daily Ukulele: 365 Songs for Better Living

by Jim Beloff (Arranger), Liz Beloff (Arranger)

(Ukulele). Strum a different song every day with easy arrangements of 365 of your favorite songs in one big songbook! The Daily Ukulele features ukulele arrangements with melody, lyrics and uke chord grids and are in ukulele-friendly keys that are particularly suited for groups of one to one hundred to play and sing. Includes favorites by the Beatles, Beach Boys and Bob Dylan, folk songs, pop songs, kids' songs, Christmas carols and Broadway and Hollywood tunes, all with a spiral binding for ease of use. Also features a Tips & Techniques section, chord chart, and vintage ukulele-themed photos and art throughout. The Daily Ukulele offers ukulele fun all year long!

Genres: Music, Nonfiction, Reference

336 pages, Spiral-bound

First published September 10, 2010

Reviews

[Becca · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a gem. I encountered it on a music stand on my parents' front porch, where my brother and dad had been companionably strumming throughout the vacation. I'd been told to bring my uke, but forgot. Fortunately, they set theirs down from time to time, so I could meet this lovely book...and then immediately order it online and have it waiting upon my return.

The book is a combination of early 20th century Americana,1960s folk, some classic ballads and The Beatles...lots and lots of Beatles. I was surprised at the high percentage I knew. Helpful chord charts at the top of each song are ideal for rookies like me. All songs are very sing-able and attainable (chord-wise) with a play through or two. The holiday and songs for children sections are a nice touch.

This book has dramatically increased my ukulele repertoire. I don't know if this is damning, but I will be bringing it and my uke to the nursing home the next time I am up North to play through it for my grandfather.

[Karin Gottshall · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite ukulele book.

[Altivo Overo · Rating 5 out of 5]

As fake books go this is one of the better ones I have seen. 365 familiar songs is a lot. I read through them all and found only a handful that I didn't recognize. Those were the ones with lyrics in Hawaiian. Covers everything from George M. Cohan to Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, and John Lennon. Lyrics and printed music with chords. It could use better indexing, but at least the print is legible, unlike some I have seen. Weighs a couple of pounds, 336 pages, spiral bound. Will not fit in your ukulele gig bag, alas.

[Mark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome collection of music for the uke! It has become the go to book for the Motor City Ukes.

[Wilbur · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best collection of songs from all periods. Hours of great fun. I have two copies on my Kindle and a hard copy for sing-a-longs. Worth every penny.

[Taylor Kundel-Gower · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nearly every song I've ever wanted to learn!

[Ginnie · Rating 5 out of 5]

great choice of song that cover a variety of chord progressions.

[Candice · Rating 4 out of 5]

I get a lot of mileage out of this book, though the vocal range isn’t always comfortable for me. It has Bad, Bad Leroy Brown which is 4-star worthy in its own right.

[Atlantis · Rating 4 out of 5]

I will be enjoying this book for years to come. A song to learn for every day of the year. I really like how the music is written out with chord charts underneath each song title so you know what chords are in the song and can practice them before playing through. There are some easy as well as challenging pieces, old and new songs from all different genres. The book also has a spiral binding to lay completely flat.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

so many songs - has chord charts on each page for each song

[Tammi Yoder Wengerd · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is the standard book used for both of the ukulele clubs I joined. It goes with me on any ukulele jam and gig I attend.

[Diane B · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun! Will take it out of the library again. Seeing the book lying about, I was more likely to pick up my ukulele. Trying to practice a short bit daily vs a couple hours once every two weeks.

[Kate · Rating 3 out of 5]

This collection has sheet music for 365 songs, alphabetical by song title until the last section, which is done by holiday. While the chords were on the whole a little difficult and could probably be simplified, I did like attempting to play the notes and having the full lyrics and bars to get a full sense of how the song should be played. There's a fairly wide range of songs, from classic folk songs to more modern songs, but nothing really more modern than, say, the Beatles, Elvis, or the Beach Boys.

[Katrin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Buy yourself a Ukulele which is one of the easiest instruments to learn and this book - and bliss out happily singing and strumming - family and friends will join in and everyone looks so happy.

[Mark]

Great book!