{"product_id":"ukulele-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Ukulele for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlistair Wood\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStrum a tune on your ukulele--no Hawaiian shirt required!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicture it now: the sun sets over the shimmering sea, and, as the beach bar falls quiet, you begin strumming Queen Liliuokalani's \"Aloha 'Oe\" to a mesmerized crowd. ... Okay, while this doesn't happen every day for ukulele-players, you'll still have a lot of fun learning your favorite tunes on your ukulele. Widely associated with Hawaiian music, the ukulele has exploded in popularity in recent years as kids and adults alike have started their music education with a uke or added it to their collection of instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning to play this versatile instrument is made easier for the experience and inexperienced alike with this new edition of \u003ci\u003eUkulele For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e. Following its straightforward instructions, you'll pick your way from the basics of purchasing your ukulele and accessories to confidently strumming through simple chord progressions and jamming through various styles and standards, including pop, folk, and those much-loved holiday favorites. Aloha, Santa Claus!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuy the right ukulele for you\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePerfect your pick and fret\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractice with downloadable audio\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet the best ukulele apps\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhatever you want from your ukulele adventure--strumming on the beach or adding its island style to your distinctive new pop sound--\u003ci\u003eUkulele For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e will have you making a big splash with this tiny instrument in aloha no time at all!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet familiar with chords and strumming patterns\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSelect, maintain, and tune your ukulele\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore musical styles like jazz, blues, and Hawaiian\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSay a happy aloha to this popular instrument!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ukulele is a fun, versatile, and popular instrument. It's an ideal starting place for inexperienced musicians who want to play some tunes. This friendly, straightforward guide gets you started on the path to confidently jamming in various styles. Written by the teacher behind the top ukulele web site in the world, this book covers choosing and caring for a uke, playing your first chords, and learning some songs that sound great on the ukulele. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside...\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand ukulele features and terms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet your uke in tune\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrum in patterned rhythms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlay chords and melody\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePerform solo with confidence\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaintain your instrument\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover ten top ukulele masters\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlistair Wood\u003c\/b\u003e is a ukulele player, transcriber, and arranger who owns the popular ukulele site ukulelehunt.com. He first picked up a ukulele at the age of 16 and has since been sought out for his ukulele wisdom by \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e, the BBC, and many other media outlets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 9.1 x 7.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 10, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47469240320249,"sku":"9781119736608","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/UkNhU0dHQ3JJL2tBWlB2aDl4Y3JOUT09.webp?v=1772481727","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/ukulele-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}