MEL BAY FIRST Lessons Ukulele By Jerry Moore (book + Online Audio/video)

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 ukulele 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. Includes access to online audio and video.

• No previous music knowledge necessary.

• Strum and pick both harmonies and melodies.

• Takes you from basic skills such as forming simple chords, to advanced techniques, such as transposing and soloing.

• Includes access to online audio and video.

Contents:

Introduction       
The Basics       
Parts and Pieces       
Holding the Uke       
Tuning the Ukulele       
Chords and Music       
Strumming       
Picking       
Harmonies and Melodies       
Keys       
Position       
Songs       
Charts       
AMAZING GRACE       
BEAUTIFUL BROWN EYES       
CAMPTOWN RACES       
CRAWDAD SONG       
DO LORD       
MARY HAD A LITTLE LAMB       
MY WILD IRISH ROSE       
MY WILD IRISH ROSE       
ROW ROW ROW YOUR BOAT       
STARS AND STRIPES FOREVER       
SWANEE RIVER       
THREE BLIND MICE       
TWINKLE TWINKLE LITTLE STAR       
WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHING IN