Ukulele for dummies

Ukulele for dummies

Alistair Wood, 1977-

Book - 2011

Presents an introduction to playing the ukulele, discussing such topics as chords, strumming, fingerpicking, and different genres and styles, along with advice on selecting and caring for an instrument.

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Subjects
Ukulele > Methods > Self-instruction.
Ukulele > Instruction and study.
Published
Chichester, England : John Wiley & Sons c2011.
Language
English
Main Author
Alistair Wood, 1977- (-)
Item Description
Includes index.
"Audio CD includes the musical examples from the book so you can play along and exercises to help you build your skills."--p. 4 of cover.
Physical Description
xviii, 338 p. : ill., music ; 24 cm. + 1 sound disc (digital ; 4 3/4 in.)
ISBN
9780470977996
  • Introduction.
  • Part 1. Ukulele Basics.
  • Chapter 1. Why Play the Ukulele?
  • Chapter 2. Ukulexicon.
  • Chapter 3. Getting in Tune.
  • Chapter 4. Before You Play a Note.
  • Part 2. Chords and Strumming.
  • Chapter 5. First Ukulele Chords.
  • Chapter 6. Strumming Patterns.
  • Chapter 7. More Chords.
  • Part 3. Picking and Single Note Playing.
  • Chapter 8. Going Solo.
  • Chapter 9. Fingerpicking Patterns.
  • Chapter 10. Combining Chords and Melodies.
  • Chapter 11. Soloing Techniques.
  • Part 4. Style Files.
  • Chapter 12. Rock and Punk.
  • Chapter 13. Blues.
  • Chapter 14. Hawaiian.
  • Chapter 15. Standards.
  • Chapter 16. Reggae and Jawaiian.
  • Chapter 17. Classical.
  • Part 5. Buying and Looking After Your Ukulele.
  • Chapter 18. Buying a Ukulele.
  • Chapter 19. Ukulele Accessories.
  • Chapter 20. Re-Sringing and Repairing.
  • Part 6. The Part of Tens.
  • Chapter 21. Ten Ukulele Players You Should Know.
  • Chapter 22. Ten Ways to Get Involved in the Ukulele Scene.
  • Chapter 22. Ten Tips for Improving.
  • Appendices.
  • Appendix A. Chord Charts.
  • Appendix B. Reading Music.
  • Appendix C. Using the CD.
  • Index.
Review by Library Journal Review

The ukulele is hot right now, and Wood's manual gets players right into the music. Just one of the many "For Dummies" music titles, this combines humor and visuals with tab and standard notation. (c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

(c) Copyright Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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