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Download or read book Dirt Simple Uke written by Joe Carr and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2015-11-20 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book and accompanying audio provide the most basic introduction to theukulele available. Starting with a chord that requires no left hand finger at all, the book introduces simple chords and easy rhythm strums using a number of well- known songs. Students who feel totally overwhelmed by other methods will find this approach quick and easy to understand. The music on the accompanying audio is played at a moderate tempo so that beginners can play along with ease. The book is catered to students of all ages and levels. Includes access to online audio.
Book Synopsis Dirt Simple Mountain Dulcimer by : Madeline MacNeil
Download or read book Dirt Simple Mountain Dulcimer written by Madeline MacNeil and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2013-06-20 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The mountain dulcimer has a long and interesting history in the southern Appalachian mountains, and it's an instrument that so many of us enjoy playing. The book begins with the basics of tuning, strumming and finding notes on the dulcimer. The songs and tunes include favorites of dulcimer players, such as Boil That Cabbage Down, Old Joe Clark, Waterbound, Amazing Grace, Aura Lee and Are You Sleeping. The tracks in the accompanying online audio include count-ins and are played at easy-to-follow moderate tempos. Includes access to online audio.
Book Synopsis John Prine for Ukulele by : John Prine
Download or read book John Prine for Ukulele written by John Prine and published by Hal Leonard. This book was released on 2020-10-01 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Ukulele). 15 of the best from the late country/folk singer-songwriter in standard G-C-E-A arrangements for ukulele. Inlcudes: Angels from Montgomery * Clay Pigeons * Crazy As a Loon * Fish and Whistle * Hello in There * Illegal Smile * In Spite of Ourselves * Long Monday * Paradise * Sam Stone * Spanish Pipedream * Summer's End * Sweet Revenge * That's the Way the World Goes 'Round * When I Get to Heaven.
Book Synopsis Ukulele Picking Tunes - Beautiful Airs and Ballads of the British Isles by : Ondrej Sarek
Download or read book Ukulele Picking Tunes - Beautiful Airs and Ballads of the British Isles written by Ondrej Sarek and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2022-02-03 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this collection of 23 melodies from the British Isles, award-winning composer and multi-instrumentalist Ondrej Sarek treats the soprano ukulele as the lyrical solo instrument it can truly be. Along with fingerstyle arrangements of traditional airs, love songs, songs of home and longing, and the timeless melodies of Irish harpist Turlough O’Carolan, the book includes settings of a few original tunes by Mel Bay Publications president, William Bay. All arrangements appear in gCEA tuning in standard notation and uke tablature with suggested backup chords and occasional light fingering.
Book Synopsis Beautiful American Airs and Ballads for Solo Baritone Ukulele by : Ondrej Sarek
Download or read book Beautiful American Airs and Ballads for Solo Baritone Ukulele written by Ondrej Sarek and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2024-02-29 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents 25 lyrical North American melodies scored for solo baritone ukulele in standard notation and tablature; occasional left-hand fingering suggestions are provided in these intermediate to advanced melody/chord settings. Selections include historical themes from the turbulent Civil War era, popular 19th century ballads, and modern pieces by William Bay. Along with the songs of several other known and unknown composers, any collection of American ballads would be incomplete without the timeless melodies penned by Stephen Foster; you will find Beautiful Dreamer, I Dream of Jeannie with the Light Brown Hair, Darling Nellie Gray, and Stephen Foster's timeless Civil War classic Hard Times, Come Again No More in this collection. As the baritone uke is tuned the same as the top four strings of the guitar, guitarists can enjoy playing these satisfying arrangements on a second instrument!
Book Synopsis Dirt Simple Hammered Dulcimer by : Dr. Mark Alan Wade
Download or read book Dirt Simple Hammered Dulcimer written by Dr. Mark Alan Wade and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2015-11-24 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The title says it all: "Dirt Simple." This book and accompanying online audio are designed for a rank beginner who knows nothing about the hammered dulcimer, providing them the tools to make music right away. Starting with the fundamentals of how to hold hammers and tune the instrument, it delves deeper into mastery with posture, stand height/angle, and replacing strings to set up the beginner for a lifetime of good habits. Every concept introduced is simultaneously presented with illustrations and songs that demonstrate and reinforce. Whether the student reads music or plays by ear, the result is the same - music making right from the beginning! Dr. Mark Alan Wade is an experienced teacher with an undergraduate degree in music education and years of public school teaching experience. Now teaching music theory and dulcimer at Denison University, Dr. Wade offers a unique perspective on teaching hammered dulcimer and has three students who have also won the National Hammered Dulcimer Contest as evidence of his master teaching. It's all about the music! Dirt Simple Hammered Dulcimer is written so that the carefully selected tunes are the true teacher. Hands-on learning is made easy with the accompanying audio. Each song is played slowly for students to learn by ear in addition to reading notation. This also allows for the students to hear style traits such as swing, that aren't easily conveyed in written notation. With 29 songs, this book and online audio available for download are a year's worth of private lessons in one concise package!
Download or read book Ukulele Duets written by Joe Carr and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2016-02-19 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book and accompanying audio include 21 beautiful songs, old-time tunesand Christmas melodies arranged as duets for two ukuleles. The individual parts are single note melodies designed to allow players of all skill levels to play together. The pieces are arranged so the first ukulele plays the melody and the second ukulele plays the harmony above it. Regardless of your previousexperience, these arrangements, even played at slow tempos, will produce anattractive full sound. Audio available online
Book Synopsis Dirt Simple Upright Bass by : Nate Sabat
Download or read book Dirt Simple Upright Bass written by Nate Sabat and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2021-04-29 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although designed for newcomers to the upright bass and bluegrass music in general, this unique approach to creating basslines has something for everyone! The first half focuses on bass-playing essentials, giving the reader a solid technical footing with the instrument. Then, using his own baritone voice and the classic bluegrass song, “Going Down the Road Feeling Bad,” author Nate Sabat reveals his creative process in crafting effective basslines from the song’s melody and chord progression. The second half focuses on bass playing within the specific context of complementing bluegrass vocals. Well beyond what you might expect from an introductory method, Nate tastefully guides the reader by presenting multiple composed bassline options for each of five well-known bluegrass songs: Rabbit in the Log, Don’t this Road Look Rough and Rocky?, Long Journey Home, I Am a Pilgrim, and Angel Band. Nate’s warm, pitch-perfect vocals can be heard on virtually every track, giving this method an undeniable musicality. A lightly accompanied vocal track with no bass is also provided, so you can be the sole upright or electric bassist in the band. You’ll not only want to back Nate up—but sing harmony with him too! The impulse to sing can’t help but influence your bass playing in a natural and positive way. Nate provides notated versions of the eight major scales most commonly used in bluegrass. Once you get them under your fingers, you’ll soon be able to play along with the book’s 50 companion online recordings. With its simple harmonic palette and repetitive nature, bluegrass music offers bassists the perfect opportunity to become musically literate. If you’ve hesitated to learn to read music, this is the time and place to eliminate that drawback. Working through these 46 pages will provide the tools and confidence needed to create your own engaging and musical basslines and hopefully, you’ll be inspired to continue your bluegrass bass journey for years to come. Includes access to online audio.
Book Synopsis Campfire Songs for Ukulele by : Hal Leonard Corp.
Download or read book Campfire Songs for Ukulele written by Hal Leonard Corp. and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2014-08-01 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Ukulele). 30 favorites to sing as you roast marshmallows and strum your uke around the campfire. Includes: Blowin' in the Wind * Drift Away * Edelweiss * God Bless the U.S.A. * Hallelujah * The House of the Rising Sun * I Walk the Line * Lean on Me * Let It Be * The Lion Sleeps Tonight * On Top of Spaghetti * Puff the Magic Dragon * Take Me Home, Country Roads * Wagon Wheel * You Are My Sunshine * and many more.
Book Synopsis Simple Songs for Ukulele by : Hal Leonard Corp.
Download or read book Simple Songs for Ukulele written by Hal Leonard Corp. and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2016-05-01 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Ukulele). 50 favorites for standard G-C-E-A ukulele tuning, including: All Along the Watchtower * Burning House * Can't Help Falling in Love * Don't Worry, Be Happy * Folsom Prison Blues * Ho Hey * I'm Yours * King of the Road * Lava * Rude * Stand by Me * Sweet Home Alabama * You Are My Sunshine * and more.
Book Synopsis First Lessons Ukulele by : Jerry Moore
Download or read book First Lessons Ukulele written by Jerry Moore and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2015-10-23 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. First Lessons Ukulele provides a simple approach for learning how to play the ukulele without reading music. from the most basic necessities, such as holding the uke properly and forming simple chords, up to more advanced techniques, which include transposing, using second and third position chords, and picking and strumming melody solos. Companion CD included.•
Book Synopsis Blues Play A Long And Solos Collection For Ukulele Beginner Series by : Andrew D. Gordon
Download or read book Blues Play A Long And Solos Collection For Ukulele Beginner Series written by Andrew D. Gordon and published by A.D.G. Productions. This book was released on 2023-06-01 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Blues Play A Long And Solos Collection For Ukulele Beginner Series Catalog Number: ADG240 Author: Andrew D. Gordon Publisher: ADG Productions The Blues Play A Long and Solos Collection for Ukulele is an indispensable instructional book written by renowned musician and educator, Andrew D. Gordon. Specifically designed for beginners, this book provides a comprehensive guide to playing the blues on the ukulele while offering a plethora of play-along tracks and soloing opportunities. Andrew D. Gordon, with his extensive experience as a multi-instrumentalist and music educator, has meticulously crafted this book to cater to ukulele players who want to delve into the captivating world of blues music. Whether you're a complete novice or have some basic knowledge of the ukulele, this book will guide you step-by-step through the fundamentals of blues playing, enabling you to develop your skills and confidence. The Blues Play-Along and Solos Collection for Ukulele is part of an esteemed series of instructional books, with other editions available for a variety of instruments such as piano/keyboards, guitar, bass, alto and tenor saxophone, flute, trumpet, trombone, recorder, mandolin, and violin. This series ensures that musicians across different disciplines can explore the blues genre and its unique characteristics. Key features of The Blues Play-Along and Solos Collection for Ukulele include: Play-Along Tracks: Explore a diverse selection of 30 professionally produced play-along tracks, featuring authentic blues grooves in various Blues styles, keys and tempos such as: Funky Blues, Boogie Blues, Jazz Blues, Minor Blues, Country Blues, Latin Blues, Old Time Jazz Blues, Jazz Swing Blues, Classic Blues Rock, Soulful Blues, Slow Blues and many more. These tracks allow you to apply your newly acquired skills and play alongside a band, providing an immersive and enjoyable practice experience. Each of the 30 play-a-long tracks has been recorded with 10 choruses of the 12 bar blues progression giving you the opportunity practice soloing techniques totaling over 3 hours of music. Each of the 30 Blues styles contains a solo improvisational melody line, 12 measures in length, designed for the beginner student in mind as a starting point to create your own improvisational solos. Soloing Techniques: Discover various soloing techniques and improvisational approaches, empowering you to create your own expressive solos and melodies within the blues framework. Repertoire Building: Develop a repertoire of blues songs, licks, and riffs specifically tailored for the ukulele. Expand your musical vocabulary and gain confidence in your ability to perform and jam with others. Music Notation and Tablature: The book contains clear and easy-to-read music notation and tablature, ensuring accessibility for beginners and facilitating a smooth learning process. Whether you aspire to perform on stage, jam with friends, or simply enjoy playing the ukulele at home, The Blues Play-Along and Solos Collection for Ukulele provides you with all the tools you need to embark on an exciting blues journey. Andrew D. Gordon's expertise and passion for teaching music shine through in this book, making it an essential resource for any ukulele player seeking to explore the expressive and soulful realm of blues music.
Download or read book Fun with the Ukulele written by Mel Bay and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2015-06-04 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents tuning, proper positioning, basic chords (C tuning) and folk songs for strumming and singing. Very easy to comprehend, even for the absolute beginner. the book teaches rhythm accompaniment in several meters. Each song includes lyrics and a suggested strumming pattern. A companion video is available and recommended to ensure accuracy and ease of learning.
Book Synopsis Grateful Dead for Ukulele by : Grateful Dead
Download or read book Grateful Dead for Ukulele written by Grateful Dead and published by Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation. This book was released on 2015-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Ukulele). Now Dead Heads can strum along to 20 of their favorites on the ukulele! This collection brings together the melody, lyrics and chord diagrams in standard GCEA ukulele tuning for the songs: Box of Rain * Brokedown Palace * Casey Jones * Friend of the Devil * The Golden Road * Ripple * Sugar Magnolia * Touch of Grey * Truckin' * Uncle John's Band * and more.
Book Synopsis Junkyard Jam Band by : David Erik Nelson
Download or read book Junkyard Jam Band written by David Erik Nelson and published by No Starch Press. This book was released on 2015-10-01 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Making music doesn’t have to be about dropping big bucks in the guitar shop or endlessly fiddling with expensive software. You can make good noise out of bits of wood and wire, plastic and steel. When you build your own instruments, creating your own sound comes naturally. Junkyard Jam Band is a step-by-step guide to making a full array of complete musical projects—no previous carpentry or electronics experience required. Each build includes tips on how to coax the best sounds out of the instrument and encourages you to mod the project to fit your own style. Learn how to: –Bust up your old tape decks for a handheld old-skool Scratchbox –Give your voice a robotic makeover with the Droid Voicebox –Circuit-bend unsuspecting childhood toys into mutant glitching jazz-punk machines –Transform cigar boxes into thumb pianos and electric ukuleles –Build a crackling, multifunction Mud-n-Sizzle Preamp to attach to any electric music machine Along the way, you’ll explore the physics behind wind instruments, discover how harmonics work, and get your feet wet with some music theory. To top it all off, the back of the book includes a soldering primer for total beginners, along with extra circuits to customize your instruments even further. Build your own band your way!
Book Synopsis 20 Easy Classical Uke Pieces for Kids by : Rob MacKillop
Download or read book 20 Easy Classical Uke Pieces for Kids written by Rob MacKillop and published by . This book was released on 2015-12-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ukulele is a wonderful instrument for kids - cheap and cheerful, and ready- made for kids' small hands. Most ukulele books introduce chords from the first page, but chords can be difficult and frustrating for child beginners.This book and accompanying audio gets kids playing recognizable tunes right from the get go. The material includes both standard notation and tablature clefs.This book is written in ukulele tablature to make learning fun and easy. The arranger (with 25 years of teaching experience) has laid the foundations for good fingerstyletechnique. This book is therefore both fun and educational. Includes access to online audio.
Download or read book Stargirl written by Jerry Spinelli and published by Laurel Leaf. This book was released on 2004-05-11 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE’S 100 BEST YA BOOKS OF ALL TIME • NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A modern-day classic from Newbery Medalist Jerry Spinelli, this beloved celebration of individuality is now an original movie on Disney+! And don't miss the author's highly anticipated new novel, Dead Wednesday! Stargirl. From the day she arrives at quiet Mica High in a burst of color and sound, the hallways hum with the murmur of “Stargirl, Stargirl.” She captures Leo Borlock’ s heart with just one smile. She sparks a school-spirit revolution with just one cheer. The students of Mica High are enchanted. At first. Then they turn on her. Stargirl is suddenly shunned for everything that makes her different, and Leo, panicked and desperate with love, urges her to become the very thing that can destroy her: normal. In this celebration of nonconformity, Newbery Medalist Jerry Spinelli weaves a tense, emotional tale about the perils of popularity and the thrill and inspiration of first love. Don’t miss the sequel, Love, Stargirl, as well as The Warden’s Daughter, a novel about another girl who can't help but stand out. “Spinelli is a poet of the prepubescent. . . . No writer guides his young characters, and his readers, past these pitfalls and challenges and toward their futures with more compassion.” —The New York Times
