Ukulele Books
You need only minimal playing skills and three chords; G, C and D7 to accompany the beautiful songs of faith in this innovative book. If you are a beginning or "casual" player on a chording instrument, this is the book for you. The book is bursting with a great variety of timeless standards your entire family will enjoy. An outstanding collection of innovation arrangements made playable for folks who play for their own enjoyment. Melody and lyrics are included with all songs.
This method and songbook by renowned tutor Fred Sokolow is two Ukulele books in one – one for Slide and the other for Slack Key Ukulele.
This matching folio features all 15 tracks from the 2016 2-disc release by the acclaimed revolutionary Ukulele player Jake Shimabukuro. The pieces in this album are presented in note-for-note transcriptions in standard notation and tab.
Left-Handed Ukulele is designed to introduce the player to this fun and easy instrument for self-teaching or private or group instruction. Learn how to play chords and melodies using standard notation, tablature, fingerpicking, strumming and more.
This book offer scales and modes for the baritone uke. Each scale is shown in multiple fingers with roots on the fourth, third and second string. Scales and modes shown include Major, Minor, Harmonic Minor, Pentatonic, Dorian, Phrygian, and Mixolydian. Each scale is shown in fretboard diagrams.
A handy photo/diagram chord book which shows, in C tuning, the chords in each key. A special section on moveable chords is also included. The chords are grouped by type, including major, minor, seventh, diminished, augmented, and more. A summary of where the chords lie on the fretboard is also included. This book can be used with either the soprano (standard) or tenor ukulele in G-C-E-A tuning.
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. Cd included.
The Beatles: Strum & Sing Ukulele includes lyrics, chord symbols and ukulele chord diagrams for 40 classic songs from the lads from Liverpool.
Includes: All My Loving • Blackbird • Can't Buy Me Love • Day Tripper • Eleanor Rigby • Here Comes the Sun • Hey Jude • I Want to Hold Your Hand • Let It Be • Michelle • Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da • Penny Lane • Ticket to Ride • Yesterday • and more.
The songs in this collection are playable by any combination of ukuleles (soprano, concert, tenor or baritone). Each arrangement features the melody, a harmony part, and a “bass” line. Chord symbols are also provided if you wish to add a rhythm part. For groups with more than three or four ukuleles, the parts may be doubled.
Nearly 50 favorites - from Dylan, Simon & Garfunkel, Harry Belafonte, the Beach Boys, Bob Marley, John Denver, Jack Johnson and others - all expertly arranged for ukulele!
Nearly 50 favorites - from Dylan, Simon & Garfunkel, Harry Belafonte, the Beach Boys, Bob Marley, John Denver, Jack Johnson and others - all expertly arranged for ukulele!
The latest in the popular Ukulele Playlist series: over 30 classic songs specially arranged for the ukulele, including full lyrics, strumming patterns and ukulele chord diagrams.
Impress your friends by playing these ten jazzy classics arranged especially for tenor ukulele.
Here are 42 all-time favourite traditional songs that are ideal for ukulele accompaniment!
This collection of 20 fingerstyle studies for the ukelele is written for uke players looking to expand their prowess on the instrument. The studies cover a vast array of styles and genres as wide-ranging as blues, jazz, minimalism and serialism, showcasing the versatility of the instrument. Each study is designed to be fundamentally pedagogical while simultaneously written with performance and expression in mind. The studies touch on arpeggios, scales, modes, ii-V-I chord sequences, strumming, syncopation, campanella fingerings, improvisation, hammer-ons and pull-offs. Exercises are designed to build technique in both hands. Mastery of these studies will equip the ukulele player with the tools to tackle any style of music on the instrument.
From Lute to Uke: Early Music for Ukulele is a collection of 24 pieces of early lute music brilliantly arranged for the ukulele by classical guitarist and uke player, Tony Mizen. All arrangements are for GCEA-tuning and include ukulele tablature as well as music notation. A CD is included with delightful performances of all the arrangements by Mr. Mizen, which is enjoyable listening all by itself. Also featured is a brief history of the lute and each of the individual pieces.
This book contains easy Ukulele arrangements of 45 favourite Christmas songs, complete with background notes and performance hints and tips.
Songs include: All I Want For Christmas Is You, Away In A Manger, Blue Christmas, The Coventry Carol, Fairytale Of New York, The First Nowell, Happy Xmas (War Is Over) and many more!
Melody, lyrics and chord diagrams for 17 Eilish songs in standard G-C-E-A tuning for ukulele: Bad Guy • 8 • Everything I Wanted • Lovely • No Time to Die • Ocean Eyes • Party Favor • Wish You Were Gay • and more.
A catalog of baritone uke chords in photo/diagram form grouped by type. Major, minor, seventh, diminished, augmented, and ninth chords are all shown in all keys in fretboard photos and diagrams. Major seventh, minor seventh, sixth, minor sixth, seventh augmented fifth, and seventh diminished fifth chords are shown in diagram form only. Also includes helpful photos and information on the correct way to hold the baritone ukulele and the pick, and on tuning the baritone uke. This book may also be used with the tenor ukulele in D-G-B-E tuning.
Winner of the 2021 Best Tools for Schools award for Best Book for Beginners! Anyone who's attended a Jake Shimabukuro concert or workshop knows how amiable and charismatic he is, not to mention what a remarkable ukulele player he is! With all of these abilities, it's no wonder he's great with kids, too. In Ukulele for Young Beginners, this master of modern ukulele inspires and excites kids with their first step into a lifetime of making music. For classroom or home learning, this unique book includes complete online video lessons where Jake personally helps young kids start playing the ukulele with simple lessons and fun activities that will have even the youngest players strumming some of their favorite songs by the end of the book. The videos are accessed online, for download or streaming, using the unique code provided in each book.
From the author of Mel Bay's best-selling book, Learn to Play Fingerstyle Solos for Ukulele, we are proud to present, Favorite Fingerstyle Solos for Ukulele. This book and accompanying audio offer a variety of fingerstyle solos for the ukulele. The music stretches across several styles, including Hawaiian, ragtime, bossa nova, and classical. The solos progress in difficulty, and tips on technique are included along the way. More advanced arrangements introduce chord inversions and different rhythmic approaches for the right hand. Thirty-three arrangements are presented in standard notation and tablature. Transposition charts are included for baritone ukulele. Includes accessto online audio.
Unlock the joy of Clawhammer strumming with this latest addition to the First 50 series! Whether you're a beginner or seasoned strummer, this book offers a blend of traditional, folk, pop, country, rock, and bluegrass favorites. Learn the essentials with a detailed clawhammer lesson by renowned ukulele educator Lil' Rev, or jump right in and enjoy clear arrangements with standard notation, tab, lyrics, and chord diagrams. Transform your playing and let the clawhammer strum shine! Songs include: Ain't No Sunshine · Ballad of Jed Clampett · Blowin' in the Wind · The Crawdad Song · Folsom Prison Blues · The House of the Rising Sun · Keep on the Sunny Side · Oh! Susanna · Runnin' Down a Dream · Teach Your Children · Wagon Wheel · You've Got to Hide Your Love Away · and more!
Collected in this songbook are 21 Easy Hits For Ukulele, specially arranged in easy keys with easy chord shapes so that everyone can play this fantastic range of contemporary hits and classic pop tunes.
The great thing about the Ukulele is its sheer versatility, allowing you to put a fresh spin on an old favourite, or play a contemporary pop song with a twist. From classic songs like Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison and ABBA's Fernando to Cat Stevens' Wild World and Shirley Bassey's Big Spender, these evergreen pop tunes are sure to sound new and exciting when played on a Ukulele.
Every song in 21 Easy Hits For Ukulele features full lyrics, Ukulele chord boxes and rhythm patterns for easy strumming. The arrangements are in easy keys that allow you to pick up these tunes as quickly as possible while still sounding great. A brief guide to tuning your Ukulele and how to read chord boxes can be found at the beginning of the book, too.
A fantastic selection of contemporary pop hits are also included, such as Happy by Pharrell Williams, Thinking Out Loud by Ed Sheeran as well as the incredible Stay With Me by Sam Smith. Once you've mastered all 21 songs, you'll have a wide variety of great songs, old and new, under your belt. Whether you want to strum in the park or just play for your own pleasure, 21 Easy Hits For Ukulele is full of great tunes that are well-suited to the unique sound of the Uke.