Hints & Tips for Advanced Ukulele Players (Hawaiian Style)

Hints & Tips for Advanced Ukulele Players (Hawaiian Style)
Author: Hideo M. Kimura
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 69
Release: 2010-10-07
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1609742516

Learn the inner secrets of trick and novelty ukulele playing as well as the basics of advanced jazz-type chord substitution. Add color to your solos with this goldmine of little-known techniques. If you can already pick and strum the basic melody of a song, you can use the ideas in this manual to learn how to express your creativity. How-to instructions include: wah-wah, chime and bongo effects, vamp runs, multiple tremolos, the rhumbas strum, pencil percussion, the bend, two-on-one-uke, speed picking, ukulele electronics, and more. A useful bonus is a 13-page section on basic and advanced chords featuring five to seven different ways to play the same chord up the fretboard.

Hints and Tips for Advanced Ukulele Players

Hints and Tips for Advanced Ukulele Players
Author: H. Mahner Kimura
Publisher:
Total Pages: 67
Release: 2001
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780786647040

Learn the inner secrets of trick and novelty ukulele playing as well as the basics of advanced jazz-type chord substitution. Add color to your solos with this goldmine of little-known techniques. If you can already pick and strum the basic melody of a song, you can use the ideas in this manual to learn how to express your creativity. How-to instructions include: "wah-wah," chime and bongo effects, vamp runs, multiple tremolos, the rhumbas strum, pencil percussion, the "bend," "two-on-one-uke," speed picking, ukulele electronics, and more. A useful bonus is a 13-page section on basic and advanced chords featuring five to seven different ways to play the same chord up the fretboard.

Understanding the Ukulele

Understanding the Ukulele
Author: Nicholas Keaton
Publisher: Nicholas Khatchadourian
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2023-07-26
Genre: Music
ISBN:

"Understanding the Ukulele: The Ultimate Guide to Playing the Ukulele" is the perfect resource for anyone looking to learn or improve their ukulele playing skills. From the history of the instrument to advanced playing techniques, this comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know to become a proficient ukulele player. The book begins with an exploration of the history and evolution of the ukulele, followed by a detailed discussion of the different types of ukuleles, their parts, and how they work together to create sound. The reader will then learn how to tune their ukulele and master basic playing techniques such as chords, strumming, and fingerpicking. In addition to these foundational skills, the book also delves into more advanced playing styles such as jazz, blues, and reggae, as well as using effects pedals and other accessories. The final section covers maintenance and care, including cleaning and maintaining your ukulele, changing strings, and troubleshooting common problems. With clear explanations, helpful illustrations, and easy-to-follow instructions, "Understanding the Ukulele: The Ultimate Guide to Playing the Ukulele" is the go-to guide for anyone looking to take their ukulele playing to the next level. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, this book provides all the information you need to become a skilled ukulele player.

Your First Ukulele Lesson

Your First Ukulele Lesson
Author: Sonia Shekey
Publisher:
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2021-05-17
Genre:
ISBN:

The ukulele is a Hawaiian instrument with a carefree, jaunty sound. Its small size offers ease of portability and gives players of all ages the chance to play and master it. Learn a bit about the basics of playing the ukulele, and eventually, you will be a great ukulele player! This book is packed with the most important ukulele lessons that will help you take your uke playing ability to the highest level it has ever been! The author has taught/played ukulele and guitar professionally for almost 30 years. You will finally get to fully understand ukulele music theory while at the same time learn all the important ukulele chords needed to become an advanced uke "ninja". This book is for beginners to advanced ukulele players. The solutions you'll discover inside this book will have you on your way to playing the ukulele like a true strumming, chords, and melodic uke ninja! The ukulele lessons inside this book will have you rockin' out to all your favorite uke jams and songs in no time.

Ukulele Lessons for Beginners

Ukulele Lessons for Beginners
Author: LearnToPlayMusic.com
Publisher: LearnToPlayMusic.com
Total Pages: 167
Release: 2013-12-12
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9825320192

Teach yourself how to play ukulele with our easy ukulele lessons for beginners. ***Comes with online access to free ukulele videos and audio demonstrating all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score animation for easy music learning.*** "Some of my favorite tunes are used in this book! And the language is so easy to understand, it makes it easy to learn from." - Nishiii Progressive Beginner Ukulele contains all you need to know to start learning to be a great ukele player - in one easy-to-follow, lesson-by-lesson ukulele tutorial. Suitable for all ages and all types of ukuleles including concert ukulele, soprano ukulele and tenor ukulele. No prior knowledge of how to read music or playing the ucalaly is required to teach yourself to learn to play ukulele from this book. Teach yourself: • How to play ukulele chords for beginners and advanced players • All the fundamental techniques of ukalele chord playing including how to use a pick and how to strum using your fingers • How to play rhythm ukulele strumming patterns • How to read vocal music, ukulele chords and ukulele music • How to tune a ukulele • Ukulele tips and ukulele tricks that every player should know when learning ukulele • Music theory as it applies to the yukulele, with an emphasis on chords, accompaniment and timing • Shortcuts for how to learn ukulele fast by getting the most from ukulele practice sessions Contains everything you need to know to learn to play the ukulele today. Features include: • Progressive step-by-step easy beginners ukulele lessons written by a professional ukulele teacher • Full color photos and diagrams • Easy-to-read ukulele music for beginners, ukelele chords for beginners and easy ukulele rhythm patterns for beginners • Ukulele chord chart containing formulas and chord diagrams for over 80 ukulele chords • 103 ukulele exercises, ukulele chord progressions, ukulele strumming patterns and popular easy ukulele songs for beginners in various styles including hawaiian ukulele, folk ukulele, jazz ukulele, country ukulele and blues ukulele Beginner ukulele lessons have never been this easy for anyone who wants to learn how to play the ukulele, fast. LearnToPlayMusic.com's ukulele lessons for beginners are used by students and ukulele teachers worldwide to learn how to play ukulele. For over 30 years, our team of professional authors, composers and musicians have crafted music lesson books that are a cut above the rest. We offer a huge selection of music instruction books that cover many different instruments and styles in print, eBook and app formats. Awarded the 'Quality Excellence Design' (QED) seal of approval for eBook innovation, LearnToPlayMusic.com continues to set the standard for quality music education resources.

The Uke Buke

The Uke Buke
Author: Mark Kailana Nelson
Publisher: CreateSpace
Total Pages: 88
Release: 2010-12-31
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781456422097

Learn to play solo arrangements of beautiful classic Hawaiian slack key melodies on your 'ukulele! Here is a collection of classic Hawaiian melodies arranged for solo 'ukulele "slack key" style. What's that? Slack Key-Ki Hoalu-is a melodic, finger picked guitar style created by Hawaiian paniolo in the mid-19th Century. They call it "Hawaiian soul music." It is only natural that some ukulele players in Hawaii would re-tune their instruments and play slack key style. Nothing sounds so sweet. So grab you ukulele and put some aloha in your playing! -Tablature and standard notation -Notes on the tunings, reading music and reading TAB -Guided lessons help you develop your style -Graded arrangements from easy to advanced -Playable on any 'ukulele with a Low G string -Learn to play these classic songs: Ulupalakua Ahe Lau Makani Iesu Me Ke Kanaka Waiwai Kealoha Salomila Papakolea Mauna Loa Aloha Oe Ahe Lau Makani Ukulele Slack Key #1 He Aloha No'o Honolulu Hi'ilawe Moana Chimes Kimo's Slack Key Hula Blues and more!

LEARN TO PLAY SLACK KEY STYLE UKULELE

LEARN TO PLAY SLACK KEY STYLE UKULELE
Author: Mark Nelson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 88
Release: 2019-01-07
Genre: Ukulele
ISBN: 9781513462585

"Want to play beautiful Hawaiian melodies on your 'ukulele? Now you can! Learn to Play Slack Key Style 'Ukulele is a comprehensive instruction into the art of playing great solo 'ukulele...slack key style. Slack Key-Ho 'alu-is a melodic, finger-picked guitar style created by Hawaiian paniolo in the mid-19th century, known as "Hawaiian soul music". It is only natural that some 'ukulele players in Hawaii would re-tune their instruments and play slack key style. Nothing sounds so sweet. No matter if you are a dedicated beginner wanting to expand your playing or an advanced uke-a-banger looking for a new challenge, you will find music to delight your fingers and stimulate your ear. Learn to Play Slack Key Style 'Ukulele is both a course of study and a collection of great solo arrangements that start out easy and increase in difficulty. Includes access to online audio."--Back cover.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing the Ukulele

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing the Ukulele
Author: David Hodge
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2012-07-18
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1101585765

While other books get caught up in the novelty of the ukulele-how to accessorize them, who the best ukulele players are, etc.-this book covers in crystal clear detail everything beginners need to know to enjoy playing this tiny, four-stringed instrument. From strumming and finger picking to playing different genres and playing as part of a group, this book covers all the bases. And it includes a rich audio CD complete with music samples and ukulele exercises.