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Essential Elements for Ukulele - Method Book 1 by : Marty Gross 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 online audio contains demonstrations of all the songs and examples available for download or streaming using the access code printed inside the book. 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!
Named “The Best Ukulele Method for Beginners” by Wirecutter: “...Essential Elements for Ukulele Book 1 emerged as our clear favorite. Surprisingly; it's one of the few books that start out by explaining chordal playing instead of single-note playing and playing chords is what almost all beginners really want to do on uke; since that gets them directly into playing songs. We like that Essential Elements for Ukulele includes some useful; unintimidating lessons on music theory; and that it offers chord and strum charts in the back...”
. . . . Sample Audio & etc. . . . Rockin' Robin Amazing Grace Give Me Some Space
Tuning Methods Playing Moveable Chords Reading Tablature Playing Notes Playing Chords Your Ukulele Back Cover Front Cover PRODUCT INFORMATION Publisher | Hal Leonard |
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Media | Softcover Audio Online |
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Format | Book/Online Audio |
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Pages | 48 |
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Length x Width x Height | 12 x 9 x 0.175 inches |
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Shipping Weight | 0.41 pounds |
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East Coast Music Product Code | ZHL116015 |
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UPC Code | 884088880897 |
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ISBN | 1480321699 |
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EAN | 9781480321694 |
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1st Publication Date | 01/2014 |
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SONG LIST Title: Shortnin' Bread - Pick A Bale O' Cotton Title: Swing Low; Sweet Chariot Artist: Benny Goodman Lyricist: Moses Hogan ; Tarik O'Regan ; Traditional Spiritual ; Wallace Willis Writer: Benny Goodman (arr.) ; John Thompson (arr.) ; Negro Spiritual ; Peter Knight ; Tarik O'Regan ; Traditional Spiritual ; Wallace Willis Title: Simple Gifts Artist: Christopher Parkening Lyricist: American Folksong ; Audrey Snyder (arr.) ; Cristi Cary Miller (arr.) ; Kathlyn Reynolds (arr.) ; Mark Brymer ; Shaker Song ; Traditional Shaker Humn ; Traditional Shaker Hymn Writer: Aaron Copland ; American Folksong ; Appalachian Folk Song ; Audrey Snyder (arr.) ; Cristi Cary Miller (arr.) ; Dale Warland (arr.) ; Joyce Valentine ; Kathlyn Reynolds (arr.) ; Mark Brymer ; Ryan Murphy (arr.) ; Shaker Song ; Traditional Shaker Humn ; Traditional Shaker Hymn Title: All My Loving Artist: The Beatles ; The Hollyridge Strings Lyricist: John Lennon ; Paul McCartney Writer: John Lennon ; Paul McCartney Title: Stand By Me Artist: Ben E. King ; Elvis Presley ; Mickey Gilley ; Oasis Lyricist: Ben E. King ; Charles Albert Tindley ; Elvis Presley (arr.) ; Jerry Leiber ; Mike Stoller ; Noel Gallagher Writer: Ben E. King ; Charles Albert Tindley ; Elvis Presley (arr.) ; Jerry Leiber ; Mike Stoller ; Noel Gallagher Title: Amazing Grace Artist: Alan Jackson ; Celtic Thunder ; Charlotte Church ; Elvis Presley ; Judy Collins ; Katherine Jenkins ; Paul Cardall ; Steve Vai ; Susan Boyle Lyricist: David Arch ; Elvis Presley (arr.) ; Iain Farrington ; John Newton ; Katherine Jenkins ; Nick Patrick ; Phil Coulter (arr.) ; Steve Mac ; Traditional Writer: Alan Jackson (arr.) ; David Arch ; Elvis Presley (arr.) ; Eugenie Rocherolle (arr.) ; Frederic Chopin ; Harry Strack (arr.) ; Iain Farrington ; J. Newton ; John Newton ; Katherine Jenkins ; Naus (arr.) ; Nick Patrick ; Paul Chauvin (arr.) ; Phil Coulter (arr.) ; Steve Mac ; Steve Vai (arr.) ; Traditional ; Traditional American Melody ; Victor Wooten (arr.) Title: Skip To My Lou Lyricist: Bruce Gowers ; Carol Rosenstein ; Michael Lloyd ; Traditional Writer: Michael Lloyd ; Traditional Title: Take Me Out To The Ball Game Lyricist: Jack Norworth ; Michael Lloyd Writer: Albert von Tilzer Title: Ode To Joy Artist: The Piano Guys Lyricist: Al van der Beek (arr.) ; Henry van Dyke ; Jon Schmidt (arr.) ; Ludwig van Beethoven ; Steven Sharp Nelson (arr.) Writer: Al van der Beek (arr.) ; Christopher Hussey (arr.) ; Eric Baumgartner (arr.) ; Jon Schmidt (arr.) ; Ludwig van Beethoven Title: When The Saints Go Marching In Lyricist: Katherine E. Purvis ; Traditional Writer: Carol Rosenstein ; Eugenie Rocherolle (arr.) ; James M. Black ; Michael Lloyd ; Traditional Title: Home On The Range Lyricist: Dr. Brewster Higley ; Jackson ; Traditional Writer: Bruce Gowers ; Carol Rosenstein ; Dan Kelly ; Jackson ; Michael Lloyd ; Traditional Title: Yankee Doodle Lyricist: George L.O. Strid ; John Higgins (arr.) ; Mary Donnelly ; Traditional Writer: John Higgins (arr.) ; Traditional Title: Michael Row The Boat Ashore Lyricist: Traditional Folksong Writer: Traditional Folksong Title: Rockin' Robin Artist: Bobby Day ; Michael Jackson Lyricist: J. Thomas Writer: J. Thomas ; Tom Anderson (arr.) Title: La Bamba Artist: Los Lobos ; Ritchie Valens Lyricist: Anonymous ; Richard Valenzuela ; Tom Anderson (arr.) ; Traditional Writer: Anonymous ; Richard Valenzuela ; Tom Anderson (arr.) ; Traditional Title: Marianne Lyricist: Jerry Herman ; Traditional Writer: Jerry Herman ; John Higgins (arr.) ; Traditional Title: Octopus's Garden Artist: The Beatles Lyricist: John Lennon ; Paul McCartney ; Richard Starkey Writer: John Lennon ; Paul McCartney ; Richard Starkey Title: On Top Of Old Smoky Lyricist: Kentucky Mountain Folksong Writer: Glenda Austin (arr.) ; Kentucky Mountain Folksong Title: He's Got The Whole World In His Hands Lyricist: Fred King (arr.) ; Jackson ; Rollo Dilworth (arr.) ; Traditional Spiritual Writer: Fred King (arr.) ; Jackson ; Traditional Spiritual Title: Go Tell Aunt Rhody Lyricist: Jackson ; Traditional Writer: Jackson ; Traditional Title: Li'l Liza Jane (Go Li'l Liza) Lyricist: Countess Ada De Lachau Writer: Countess Ada De Lachau Title: Frere Jacques (Are You Sleeping?) Lyricist: John Leavitt (arr.) ; Traditional Writer: Traditional Title: Hound Dog Artist: Elvis Presley Lyricist: Jerry Leiber ; Mike Stoller Writer: Jerry Leiber ; Mike Stoller Title: Jamaica Farewell Artist: Harry Belafonte Lyricist: Irving Burgie ; Traditional Caribbean Writer: Irving Burgie ; Traditional Caribbean Title: Jambalaya (On The Bayou) Artist: Hank Williams Lyricist: Hank Williams Writer: Hank Williams Title: The Lion Sleeps Tonight Artist: Robert John ; Tokens Lyricist: George David Weiss ; Hugo Peretti ; Luigi Creatore Writer: George David Weiss ; Hugo Peretti ; Luigi Creatore Title: The Rainbow Connection Lyricist: Kenneth L. Ascher ; Paul Williams Writer: Kenneth L. Ascher ; Paul Williams Title: This Land Is Your Land Artist: New Christy Minstrels ; Peter; Paul & Mary ; Woody & Arlo Guthrie Lyricist: Woody Guthrie Writer: Woody Guthrie Title: You Are My Sunshine Artist: Duane Eddy ; Ray Charles Lyricist: Jimmie Davis Writer: Jimmie Davis Below are Related Products that you may be interested in.
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