{"product_id":"ukulele-for-dummies","title":"Ukulele For Dummies","description":"Product Description\n\nLearn everything ukulele!\n\nThe ukulele is hot. The season one finale of Glee featured a ukulele. The recent hit song \"Hey Soul Sister\" by Train includes the dulcet tones of a uke. Not to mention the runaway success of the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain.\n\nFor anyone wishing to master this fun, surprisingly versatile instrument, Ukulele For Dummies covers all the basics - from chords and strumming patterns to guidance on finger-picking. The print version of the book includes a CD with audio tracks of the entire musical notation in the book, creating a total musical instruction package\n\nOffers instruction in a variety of styles - including pop, folk, holiday favourites and Hawaiian music\n\nFeatures a buying guide for the novice, with tips on purchasing a ukulele plus other necessary accessories\n\nThe enhanced e-book contains 30 in-line instructional videos\n\nWith its simple and clear instruction, and inspiration on every page, Ukulele For Dummies will have fans and first-time musicians making beautiful music in no time.\n\nNote: CD files are available to download after purchasing the e-Book version\n\nReview\n\npacked with tips, technical advice, easy-to-follow illustrations and rhythms The Sun\n\nFrom the Back Cover\n\nFrom simple chord progressions to rock solos ? your ultimate guide to becoming a ukulele hero!\nIf you're among the tens of thousands of people who have fallen victim to the ukulele fever epidemic that's sweeping the globe, this book is the cure. Clinically tested and expert-approved, Ukulele For Dummies is the quick, painless way to satisfy your insatiable desire to play the ukulele.\nGet to know your uke ? get the lowdown on everything you need to know about buying, stringing, tuning and maintaining your ukulele\nStart playing ? take advantage of clear, step-by-step instructions on holding, strumming and picking basics, illustrated withdetailed photos\nBuild your skills ? chord charts, strumming patterns and tons of instructions make it easier than ever to learn basic and advanced techniques for playing backup rhythms, solo melodies, improvisational riffs and chord\/melody combinations like a pro\nAloha mahn ? special chapters cover how to play reggae and 'Jawaiian', as well as rock and punk, blues, Hawaiian, classical and other popular musical styles\nListen and learn ? hone your uke-playing skills with the help of audio tracks of the examples found in the book\nOpen the book and find:\nA complete buying guide for the novice\nHow to string, tune and repair your uke\nChord charts and strumming patterns\nCrystal-clear photo illustrations\nStep-by-step instructions\nBasic and advanced playing techniques\nHow to play in a multitude of popular styles\nAudio tracks of examples from the book\nAudio CD includes\nThe musical examples from the book so you can play along\nExercises to help you build your skills\nLearn to:\nPlay the ukulele right away ? no experience required\nMaster various chords and strumming patterns\nPlay rock, punk, blues, reggae and standards\nStretch your skills with the bonus CD\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Author\n\nAlistair Wood is a ukulele player, transcriber, arranger and the owner of ukulelehunt.com, one of the most popular ukulele sites on the Internet.","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40407615438933,"sku":"9780470977996N","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2481\/5790\/products\/295fb00e-ec2d-45b7-8626-71f1c313a5a0.jpg?v=1667908359","url":"https:\/\/smeikalbooks.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/ukulele-for-dummies","provider":"smeikalbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}