Learn everything ukelelefrom chord progressions to playing pop, folk, and holiday favoritesand, yes, even Hawaiian music! The ukelele is hot. The season one finale of Glee featured a ukelele. The recent hit song 'Hey Soul Sister' by Train includes the dulcet tones of a uke. Not to mention the runaway success of the Ukelele Orchestra of Great Britain. For anyone wishing to master this fun, surprisingly versatile instrument, Ukelele For Dummies covers all the basicsfrom chords and strumming patterns to guidance on finger-picking. The print version of the book includes a CD with audio tracks of the entire musical notation in the bookcreating a total musical instruction package Offers instructionin a variety of stylesincluding pop, folk, holiday favorites, and Hawaiian music Features a buying guide for the novicewith tips on purchasing a ukelele plus other necessary accessories The enhanced ebook contains 30 in-line instructional videos With its simple and clear instruction, and inspiration on every page, Ukelele For Dummies will have fans and first-time musicians making beautiful musicas they tiptoe through the tulipsin no time. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of the eBook file INDICE: Introduction. Part 1: Ukulele Basics. Chapter 1: Why Play the Ukulele? Chapter 2: Ukulexicon. Chapter 3: Getting in Tune. Chapter 4: Before You Play a Note. Part 2: Chords and Strumming. Chapter 5: First Ukulele Chords. Chapter 6: Strumming Patterns. Chapter 7: More Chords. Part 3: Picking and Single Note Playing. Chapter 8: Going Solo. Chapter 9: Fingerpicking Patterns. Chapter 10: Combining Chords and Melodies. Chapter 11: Soloing Techniques. Part 4:Style Files. Chapter 12: Rock and Punk. Chapter 13: Blues. Chapter 14: Hawaiian. Chapter 15: Standards. Chapter 16: Reggae and Jawaiian. Chapter 17: Classical. Part 5: Buying and Looking After Your Ukulele. Chapter 18: Buying a Ukulele. Chapter 19: Ukulele Accessories. Chapter 20: Re-Sringing and Repairing. Part 6: The Part of Tens. Chapter 21: Ten Ukulele Players You Should Know. Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Get Involved in the Ukulele Scene. Chapter 22: Ten Tips forImproving. Appendices. Appendix A: Chord Charts. Appendix B: Reading Music. Appendix C: Using the CD. Index.
- ISBN: 978-0-470-97799-6
- Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 360
- Fecha Publicación: 24/06/2011
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés