Mel Bay

Author: Joe Carr
Format: Book with Audio Online
Instrumentation: Ukulele
Level: Beginning

This book and companion audio provide the most basic introduction to the ukulele available. Starting with a chord that requires no left hand finger at all, the book introduces simple chords and easy rhythm strums using a number of well-known songs.

Students who feel totally overwhelmed by other methods will find this approach quick and easy to understand. The music on the companion audio is played at a moderate tempo so that beginners can play along with ease. The book is catered to students of all ages and levels. Includes access to online audio.

Contents:

• Introduction
• Tuning - G C E A
• The C6 Chord
• Row, Row, Row Your Boat
• The C6 Blues
• Mary Had a Little Lamb
• Skip To My Lou
• Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
• Amazing Grace
• On Top of Old Smokey
• B-I-N-G-O
• Old Joe Clark
• Roll in My Sweet Baby's Arms
• Strum Rhythms 1 + 2
• Worried Man Blues
• The Sloop John B
• Columbus Stockade Blues
• House of the Rising Sun
• Grandfather's Clock
• The Midnight Special
• Conclusion/About the Author