Sources of instruction (books, videos)

 

Sources  of instruction (books, videos)

     Types of Book:

•    Alfred's Basic Ukulele Method 1:

   The Most Popular Method for Learning How to Play (Book, DVD & Online Audio & Video).

Alfred's Basic Ukulele Method 1 features clear, well-paced instruction that makes learning the ukulele easy and fun. This book covers how to hold your ukulele, tuning your ukulele, right- and left-hand techniques, the basics of reading music, chords, strumming patterns, songs, and how to read TAB. The included DVD features MP3 audio demonstrations and video lessons to accompany all of the topics in the book. The video and audio can also be streamed online or downloaded.

•      Teach Yourself To Play Ukulele:

This book teaches you how to play the ukulele with an easy-to-follow approach that will have you playing instantly. Different strumming techniques help you play in any style including folk, bules and country. Great songs like This Land is Your Land, When the Saints Go Marching In, St. louis Blues and many more are included with lyrics. There is a special section on playing by ear so you can figure out your own favourite songs. There is also a handy chart showing you how to transpose a song to the key of your choice. Upon completion of this book, you will be able to play your favourite songs on the ukulele in any key and know how to read music.

• Absolute Beginners Ukulele:

The complete Absolute Beginners method - all in one book! Absolute Beginners has been designed to tell you everything you need to know from the very first time you play your ukulele. Step-by-step pictures take you from first day exercises to playing along with a backing track. In this book you get: a look-and-learn course that uses clear pictures instead of long explanations; practical advice and tips covering everything you need to know to get you playing fast; CD audio tracks show you how things should sound, plus full-length accompaniment tracks to play along with. 

Simply everything you need is included in this ""owner's manual"" approach to your ukulele that makes learning easier than ever before. Written by Steven Sproat who is a Ukulele player with considerable experience. He has broadcast on many radio stations including BBC Radio 2 and BBC Scotland. Steven has played at prestigious venues such as Ronnie Scott's in London, the Cheltenham Festival and the New York Ukulele Festival and is also a teacher his most famous pupil being comedian Harry Hill! For Ukeleles in standard GCEA tuning.

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