Mel Bay

Author: Jerry Moore
Format: Book with Audio and Video Online
Instrumentation: Ukulele
Level: Beginning

Anyone can learn to play the ukulele, and play it well. No previous knowledge of music is necessary. Strum and pick both harmonies and melodies. First Lessons Ukulele provides a simple approach for learning how to play the ukulele without reading music. From the most basic necessities, such as holding the ukulele properly and forming simple chords, up to more advanced techniques, which include transposing, using second and third position chords, and picking and strumming melody solos. Includes access to online audio and video.

• No previous music knowledge necessary.
• Strum and pick both harmonies and melodies.
• Takes you from basic skills such as forming simple chords, to advanced techniques, such as transposing and soloing.
• Includes access to online audio and video.

Contents:

• Introduction
• The Basics
• Parts and Pieces
• Holding the Uke
• Tuning the Ukulele
• Chords and Music
• Strumming
• Picking
• Harmonies and Melodies
• Keys
• Position
• Songs
• Charts
• Amazing Grace
• Beautiful Brown Eyes
• Camptown Races
• Crawdad Song
• Do Lord
• Mary Had A Little Lamb
• My Wild Irish Rose
• Row Row Row Your Boat
• Stars and Stripes Forever
• Swanee River
• Three Blind Mice
• Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
• When The Saints Go Marching