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Book Synopsis Ukulele Design and Construction by : D. Henry Wickham
Download or read book Ukulele Design and Construction written by D. Henry Wickham and published by Trafford. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This informative book will guide you through the step by step process of building a professional quality ukulele. Each step is fully demonstrated and is illustrated with over 200 detailed photographs and drawings. Twelve time-saving construction jigs are illustrated and fully explained. Included is a section on sources of materials, a precise material list and other pertinent information. This 145-page book is a condensation of 35 years of woodworking experience and a substantial knowledge of guitar and ukulele construction. It has been written with the first time builder in mind, but it includes some more advanced topics and procedures. Basic concepts are the core of this book and in great detail. Little is published on the subject of ukulele construction and this book will be a welcomed addition. The construction demonstrated is based on a Tenor Ukulele and this book will serve as a substantial reference resource for any of the four sizes of the ukuleles. Both the Spanish and Box Style construction are illustrated and discussed in every step of the construction process. Concise photographic detail and drawings help to show you what to do and what not to do. Included is a chapter on finishing and a detailed section on setting up and tuning your ukulele.
Book Synopsis The Uke Book Illustrated by : John Weissenrieder
Download or read book The Uke Book Illustrated written by John Weissenrieder and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2021-02-01 with total page 645 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Uke Book Illustrated clearly explains every step in the construction of a ukulele through in the format of a graphic novel. This artistically conceived and executed book reveals the practical aspects of an ancient trade, showing of the preparation and selection of materials, assembly and construction, the tools and jigs, and how to approach the work.
Book Synopsis Make Your Own Ukulele by : Bill Plant
Download or read book Make Your Own Ukulele written by Bill Plant and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inside this book, readers will learn how to make ukuleles, from the basic box-shaped instrument to more professional grade designs. Detailed plans, instructions, and demonstration photographs are included with tips and trivia to add personality and fun.
Download or read book The Ukulele written by Graham McDonald and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Ukulele is the first comprehensive book on building all styles of ukulele, from the little soprano ukuleles of 19th century Hawai'i to concert, tenor and baritone sizes. The book will lead the first-time ukulele builder through the various steps of crafting a ukulele with detailed written information complemented by nearly 350 photographs and diagrams. Full size plans of all the ukuleles are available to download and print. A full list of tools, hardware and timber required is included. The first chapters are devoted to making the individual parts of a ukulele. These are followed by chapters which focus on combining those parts into completed instruments. Various finishing methods are canvased and there is detailed information of setting up the instrument for optimal playability. Three different methodologies are used for the assembly of the instruments, and these methods can be mixed and matched as the reader desires. There are options for using power or hand tools for most procedures. Author Graham McDonald has almost 40 years of experience building stringed musical instruments and has published two books on the construction of mandolin family instruments, as well as The Mandolin, a highly acclaimed history of the mandolin around the world."--Amazon.com
Book Synopsis Guitarmaking: Tradition and Technology by : William Cumpiano
Download or read book Guitarmaking: Tradition and Technology written by William Cumpiano and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 1994-02 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete reference for the design and construction of the steel-string folk guitar and the classical guitar.
Book Synopsis Making an Archtop Guitar by : Robert Benedetto
Download or read book Making an Archtop Guitar written by Robert Benedetto and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 1994 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Guitar). The definitive work on the design and construction of an acoustic archtop guitar by one of the most talented luthiers of the twentieth century. Benedetto walks the reader through all aspects of construction through to marketing your finished work. Includes a list of suppliers to acquire all the tools and materials listed; a list of serial numbers for Benedetto guitars; full-color plates featuring the author's models; photos from the author's personal scrapbook of players who endorse his guitars; and fold-out templates for construction. 8-1/2 x 11 .
Book Synopsis Contemporary Acoustic Guitar Design and Build (2nd Edition) by : Trevor Gore
Download or read book Contemporary Acoustic Guitar Design and Build (2nd Edition) written by Trevor Gore and published by . This book was released on 2016-05-01 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contemporary Acoustic Guitar Design and Build is for everyone who wants to understand more about designing and building acoustic guitars using methods based on the acoustical and engineering sciences and contemporary small workshop practices. For the first time, the sound output of a guitar is comprehensively related both theoretically and practically to the instrument's woodwork, providing a logical and scientific method for designing guitars and real answers to questions that have challenged luthiers for centuries. Instruments built using these techniques are measurably more powerful, in-tune, responsive and playable than just about anything for sale in a music store. The differences are immediately audible.First time builders and experts alike will find these volumes invaluable. Building instructions and full sized plans are provided for four different types of guitar. But the real purpose of these volumes is to provide a design and build methodology that will allow the reader to construct just about any type of flat top guitar; the "perfect guitar" for yourself or your customer, using the same techniques that provide the quality and consistency required by pragmatic luthiers who make guitars for a living.
Book Synopsis Alfred's Teach Yourself to Play Ukulele, C-Tuning Edition by : Morton Manus
Download or read book Alfred's Teach Yourself to Play Ukulele, C-Tuning Edition written by Morton Manus and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on 2009-05-29 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to play the ukulele and open up a brand new world of musical knowledge with this exciting method from Alfred. Beginners of all ages can start their journey to a lifetime of musical enjoyment. Beginning with the fundamentals, you will learn about the history of the ukulele, its components, how to hold and tune it, and getting acquainted with standard musical notation. You will then move right along to playing different notes, chords, scales, and songs, lesson by lesson, all while continuing to increase your ever-growing knowledge of reading and understanding standard musical notation and playing a variety of well-known songs. You will learn different strumming techniques to help you play in a variety of musical styles. The book also contains a section teaching you how to play by ear. Upon completion of the book, you will be able to play your favorite songs on the ukulele in any key and know how to read music. The book features the following resources for reference during and after your lessons: * Transposition chart * Dictionary of tablature techniques * Ukulele fingerboard chart * Complete ukulele chord dictionary This book teaches entirely in C tuning. The D tuning edition of Alfred’s Teach Yourself to Play Ukulele (item 14135) is available from your favorite music retailer and at Alfred.com. Be your own teacher, and let Alfred be your resource every step of the way.
Book Synopsis Building and Owning a Bettah Ukulele by : Staci Blevins
Download or read book Building and Owning a Bettah Ukulele written by Staci Blevins and published by . This book was released on 2016-02-21 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ukulele has made a resurgence, as everyone from hipsters, to Hawaiians, to retirees has found joy in the instrument. If there is a Stradivarius equivalent in the ukulele world - one brand that stands head and shoulders above all others when it comes to tone, playability and beauty, it is Moore Bettah ukuleles, which are painstakingly handcrafted by one man, Chuck Moore, in a solar-powered workshop on the Big Island of Hawaii.Part one of the book allows the reader a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the Moore Bettah workshop during the construction of these unparalleled instruments, from selection of the wood, to sanding, routing, neck carving, inlay work, and finishing of the instrument. Through glossy color photographs, the reader is able to peek over Chuck's shoulder during each step, as Chuck's own words provide descriptions and explanations.Part two of the book interviews numerous Moore Bettah owners, and they detail their joy over owning one of these ukuleles, and explain the characteristics that make them stand out in a crowded field of manufacturers. You will discover how the inspiration for many of Chuck's custom pieces originates from the personal stories and experiences of the individual owners.Finally, part three of the book showcases the pinnacle of Chuck Moore's creations, the ukulele displayed at the 2016 Ukulele Guild of Hawaii show. Moore tells the story of its creation, and readers will also get to hear from the lucky owner of this instrument.Building and Owning a Bettah Ukulele allows the fortunate few that own these masterpieces the opportunity to see how their instruments have been built, and it lets those that long for a Moore Bettah of their own to have a small piece of the Moore Bettah magic.
Book Synopsis First 50 Songs You Should Play on Ukulele by : Hal Leonard Corp.
Download or read book First 50 Songs You Should Play on Ukulele written by Hal Leonard Corp. and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2015-11-01 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Ukulele). An amazing collection of 50 accessible, must-know favorites for the beginner who's learned enough to feel ready to step into songbooks! This book features melody, lyrics, and chord diagrams. Includes: Amazing Grace * Both Sides Now * Edelweiss * The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy) * Hallelujah * Hey, Soul Sister * I Walk the Line * I'd like to Teach the World to Sing * I'm Yours * Mack the Knife * Over the Rainbow * Peaceful Easy Feeling * Puff the Magic Dragon * The Rainbow Connection * Riptide * Singin' in the Rain * Take Me Home, Country Roads * This Land Is Your Land * We Are the World * You Are My Sunshine * and many more.
Download or read book The Ukulele written by Denis Gilbert and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to build the Hawaiian ukulele. This step by step guide is well illustrated with over 170 photographs. Great for the first time builder.
Book Synopsis Making Master Guitars by : Roy Courtnall
Download or read book Making Master Guitars written by Roy Courtnall and published by Robert Hale. This book was released on 1993 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Making Master Guitars is a craftsman's handbook about the exciting and challenging pursuit of making classical guitars--a craft that the author reveals to be surprisingly accessible by following his instructions. The book is unique in that it includes nine separate detailed plans of instruments constructed by internationally famous guitar-makers. The author has had the rare opportunity of examining these instruments in detail, and has made many replicas of each one. It is presented in three parts: "The Master Makers and Their Guitars," "Workshop, Tools, and Materials," and "Guitar Construction--The Spanish Method."
Book Synopsis The Hawaiian Ukulele & Guitar Makers by :
Download or read book The Hawaiian Ukulele & Guitar Makers written by and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Mottola's Cyclopedic Dictionary of Lutherie Terms by : R. M. Mottola
Download or read book Mottola's Cyclopedic Dictionary of Lutherie Terms written by R. M. Mottola and published by Robert M Mottola. This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Provides conventional spelling and short descriptions of the most common terms used in modern lutherie [that is, the construction and repair of stringed musical instruments] as well as historical and foreign language terminology that a modern luthier may come across."--Page 4 of cover
Book Synopsis Get Plucky With The Ukulele by : Will Grove-White
Download or read book Get Plucky With The Ukulele written by Will Grove-White and published by Cassell. This book was released on 2014-11-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interested in the ukulele and want to learn how to play it? This is the book for you. This all-encompassing guide to the ukulele is written by Will Grove-White, one of the world-renowned Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain. Clearly written, beautifully designed, and chock-full of photos and illustrations, Get Plucky With the Ukulele is the perfect teach-yourself ukulele book for adults and children alike, and a must for anyone with an interest in the instrument. - No knowledge of music required - Clearly written and easy to understand - Full colour photographic illustrations - Chords to learn and songs to strum - Simple and advanced strumming techniques - Pull-out Chord Dictionary - Tips and tricks for writing your own songs - How to play in a group - Play along with the songs online Also includes: - A complete history of the ukulele - Biographies of great uke players from past and present - Ukulele revelations about Jimi Hendrix, Neil Armstrong, Elvis Presley and more... Reviews "Get Plucky With The Ukulele is just as much fun as taking a new uke out of its case, and even more informative." Philip Pullman "A jollier than usual teach yourself manual... also an encyclopaedia-cum-history of 'all things uke'" The Oldie "As someone who seems to spend all my waking hours immersed in the ukulele, I learned much from this book. Beautifully presented and illustrated throughout... Highly recommended." Got A Ukulele (Barry Maz) "Witty, informative and opinionated. I heartily recommend picking up a copy." Ukulele Hunt (Al Wood) "Definitely the best book on the ukulele I have ever read." Lynn Barber Book Description: A complete guide to the ukulele: learn how to play, history of the uke, songs to strum, beginner and advanced techniques, famous pluckers, pull-out chord dictionary and much, much more...
Book Synopsis Learn to Play the Ukulele by : Bill Plant
Download or read book Learn to Play the Ukulele written by Bill Plant and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No prior musical experience is needed for learning the basic ukulele techniques. Readers will learn how to hold the instrument, strumming, basic chords and beyond. An enclosed CD guides players through a series of progressive exercises.
Book Synopsis The Official Vintage Guitar Magazine Price Guide by : Alan Greenwood
Download or read book The Official Vintage Guitar Magazine Price Guide written by Alan Greenwood and published by Hal Leonard. This book was released on 2009-10-01 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Uses market research and analysis to provide values for vintage or collectible instruments, including information on more than eighteen hundred brands accompanied by eleven hundred photographs.
