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Discover the magic of the ukulele with Alfred's amazing guide. Suitable for beginners of all ages, this book opens the door to a world of musical fun. Start with the basics, like learning the ukulele's history, parts, how to hold and tune it, and getting familiar with musical notation. Step - by - step, you'll play different notes, chords, scales, and well - known songs. Along the way, you'll improve your music - reading skills and learn various strumming techniques for different musical styles. There's even a section on playing by ear. After finishing the book, you can play your favorite songs in any key and read music with ease. The book comes with useful reference resources such as a transposition chart, a dictionary of tablature techniques, a ukulele fingerboard chart, and a complete chord dictionary. It teaches in C tuning, and the D tuning edition (item 14135) is available at your favorite music store and Alfred.com. Be your own music teacher with Alfred as your trusted companion.
Using this book is easy. First, start from the beginning to learn about the ukulele's history and components. Then, practice holding and tuning your ukulele. As you go through the lessons, make sure to practice regularly to master playing different notes, chords, and scales. When it comes to the strumming techniques section, try to play along with some simple songs to get the feel. Don't worry if you find it hard at first; keep practicing. Regarding the section on playing by ear, listen to songs carefully and try to imitate the sounds on your ukulele. As for the reference resources, use them whenever you're stuck or need a quick reminder. This book is in C tuning, so if you want to use D tuning, you can get the other edition. Keep your book in a dry place to prevent it from getting damaged. And if you write in it, use a pen or pencil that won't smear. Enjoy your ukulele - learning journey!
