Ukulele Tutor Books

Based on his best-selling Uke'n Play Ukulele, Mike Jackson has now designed a program for young children to learn to play the ukulele - with just a little help from an older person.

This book is for the intermediate and advanced level players. It displays all chords in six tunings for the different sizes of the ukulele. Of course, there are other books which show how to build chords, but when you are playing a new song, you need an "almanac" for a quick look over all the possibilities to play a certain chord. That leads you into arranging a song and creating your very own style of playing

This chart shows essential chords and secondary minor chord relationships from all 12 root tunes for the soprano ukulele in G-C-E-A tuning. The chords shown for each root note are major, seventh, minor, diminished, and augmented, with relative minor I, IV, and V7 chords also shown. In addition, The chart includes a ukulele fingerboard with all the frets numbered and the corresponding notes shown in standard notation. Unfolds to 17.5" by 11.75".

A wonderfully easy, entertaining way to learn the uke! Based on C tuning, this text presents strum-along/sing-alongs in the keys of C, G, D, F, and B flat. The book will teach you in a step-by-step manner, and provide hours of fun and enjoyment! You will learn 58 great, all-time favorite uke songs including Peg O' My Heart and Fascination.

The Hal Leonard Ukulele Method is designed for anyone just learning to play ukulele. This comprehensive and easy-to-use beginner's guide by acclaimed performer and uke master Lil' Rev includes many fun songs of different styles to learn and play.

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.

This ukulele method was written for children and beginners of all ages. Beginning with simple chords and songs this method is perfect for all beginners. ONLINE AUDIO

This easy new method will teach you the ukulele ASAP! First, take a few moments to learn the parts of the instrument, the different types of ukes, the correct holding position, and how to tune up. Each exercise in the book has been designed to teach you the most popular key chord combinations and patterns that you'll see in hundreds of songs.

The tunes taught here include: Auld Lang Syne; My Bonnie Lies over the Ocean; Oh! Susanna; Peg of My Heart; Red River Valley; Tiger Rag and many more. You can strum the chords for each, or play the easy-to-follow melody.

The Easy Ukulele Method books give you music at your fingertips! Using both notation and tablature, this method is so easy that in minutes you will be strumming your ukulele and singing along to familiar songs. All ages will enjoy this book! The ukulele is an instrument for everyone and every type of music! So begin today using this tablature method and discover the wonders of this little instrument.

The Easy Ukulele Method books give you music at your fingertips! Book II reviews many of the fundamentals presented in Book I. It tests your music reading skills with worksheets, expands your knowledge with additional chords, and gives you many more songs to play. Both notation and tablature are used, allowing you to strum along using the chord symbols or play the melody with the tablature.

The little hawaian ukulele has long since grown up to become a "real" musical instrument. It's fun to play, easily transportable and the player soon becomes the center of attraction anywhere he plays his instrument. This beginner's course is your fast road to easy success. All examples, exercises and songs notated in standard notation as well as tablature. Easily understandable, hands-on explanations of music theory make learning with this book a breeze. The accompanying Audio-CD lets you control your improvements.

This book offers 27 arrangements from around the world written in standard notation and tablature playable on any ‘ukulele.

Ukulele From The Beginning is a great collection of favourite songs specially chosen for primary school-age children starting to learn the instrument! Book with CD.

Presents tuning, proper positioning, basic chords (C tuning) and folk songs for strumming and singing. Very easy to comprehend, even for the absolute beginner.

Finally! A chord book written for the young beginner (or even beginners of any age) showing a creative and simple way to learn and play ukulele chords. Chords are taught beginning with the most essential to more advanced. Chords are presented with exercises that build upon each other and eventually lead the student to playing logical and common chord progressions. These progressions include I-iii-vi-ii-V-I and twelve bar blues in many different keys. Chords are shown in chord diagram form with photographs showing finger positions in relationship to the fretboard. Examples and exercises are presented in strum bar notation.

The Hal Leonard Ukulele Method is designed for anyone learning to play the ukulele. Acclaimed performer and uke master Lil' Rev teaches the basics of the ukulele and explains tuning, single-note melodies, chords and strumming, and gives practice tips. The on-screen musical examples will help you play the ukulele in no time!

These chord-melody solos have been arranged for solo ukulele playing. Tunes include Aloha Oe, When the Saints Go Marching In, Bill Bailey, The Sheik of Araby, By the Light of the Silvery Moonlight, and many more. All in standard notation and tablature. Includes access to online audio containing recordings of each tune including guitar accompaniment.

This Supa Easy  edition of the bestselling Uke'n Play Ukulele series will get absolute beginners of any age strumming simple chords and playing easy songs that only feature 2 chords. Written by professional player and educator Mike Jackson , the book features his instant play method together with downloadable play-along audio, making it perfect for classrooms, groups and individuals. 

Learn how to arrange great standards and pop songs in chord melody style, where the chords and melody of a song are played on a single instrument at the same time! The songs range from simple to advanced difficulty, so all uke players can use this book. Songs include: Aloha Oe · Blue Skies · Eight Days a Week · Georgia on My Mind · Love Me Tender · Nights in White Satin · Ode to Joy · Surfer Girl · Tiny Bubbles · Unchained Melody · and more. Book includes access to online demos of the songs.

Listen to 14 Folk Songs. Play 14 Folk Songs. Study 10 Key. Pick 10 Scales. Learn 21 Chords. Learn a smattering of useful relevant music theory.

Pick a along to the soundtracks. Make playing easy with a capo. Sing the song and string along. Strum along to the soundtracks.