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Ukulele For Dummies

ISBN: 9780470977996 | 047097799X

Edition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Publisher: For Dummies
Pub. Date: 8/16/2011

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The ukulele is hot. And learning to play this instrument at a basic level is quick and easy for even the most inexperienced musicians - especially with Ukulele For Dummies! Like the other successful instrument-specific Dummies titles, Ukulele For Dummies provides everything you need to know to pick up a uke and get playing.

Ukulele For Dummies provides readers with all they need to know to pick up a uke and get playing. From purchasing a ukulele and the necessary accessories to mastering simple chord progressions a... MOREnd playing in a variety of styles, this great book will have readers creating music in no time.

Learn everything ukelele from chord progressions to playing pop, folk, and holiday favorites and, yes, even Hawaiian music The ukelele is hot. The season one finale of Glee featured a ukelele. The recent hit song "Hey Soul Sister" by Train includes the dulcet tones of a uke. Not to mention the runaway success of the Ukelele Orchestra of Great Britain. For anyone wishing to master this fun, surprisingly versatile instrument, Ukelele For Dummies covers all the basics from chords and strumming patterns to guidance on finger-picking. Includes a CD with audio tracks of the entire musical notation in the book creating a total musical instruction package Offers instruction in a variety of styles including pop, folk, holiday favorites, and Hawaiian music Features a buying guide for the novice with tips on purchasing a ukelele plus other necessary accessories With its simple and clear instruction, and inspiration on every page, Ukelele For Dummies will have fans and first-time musicians making beautiful music as they tiptoe through the tulips in no time.

From simple chord progressions to rock solos - your ultimate guide to becoming a ukulele hero! If youre among the tens of thousands of people who have fallen victim to the ukulele fever epidemic thats 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. Get to know your uke - get the lowdown on everything you need to know about buying, stringing, tuning and maintaining your ukulele Start playing - take advantage of clear, step-by-step instructions on holding, strumming and picking basics, illustrated withdetailed photos Build 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 Aloha mahn - special chapters cover how to play reggae and Jawaiian, as well as rock and punk, blues, Hawaiian, classical and other popular musical styles Listen and learn - hone your uke-playing skills with the help of audio tracks of the examples found in the book Open the book and find: A complete buying guide for the novice How to string, tune and repair your uke Chord charts and strumming patterns Crystal-clear photo illustrations Step-by-step instructions Basic and advanced playing techniques How to play in a multitude of popular styles Audio tracks of examples from the book Audio CD includes The musical examples from the book so you can play along Exercises to help you build your skills Learn to: Play the ukulele right away - no experience required Master various chords and strumming patterns Play rock, punk, blues, reggae and standards Stretch your skills with the bonus CD

Learn everything ukulele�from chord progressions to playing pop, folk, and holiday favorites�and, yes, even Hawaiian music!

The 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. For 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
Offers instruction in a variety of styles�including pop, folk, holiday favorites, and Hawaiian music
Features a buying guide for the novice�with tips on purchasing a ukulele plus other necessary accessories
The enhanced ebook contains 30 in-line instructional videos

With its simple and clear instruction, and inspiration on every page, Ukulele For Dummies will have fans and first-time musicians making beautiful music�as they tiptoe through the tulips�in no time.

Note - CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of the e-book file, but are available for download after purchase.

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So You Want to Be a Manager
You?re a Manager - Now What?
Lead, Follow or Get Out of the Way
Managing People
Recruitment and Selection: The Million-Pound Decision
Inspiring Employees to Better Performance
Coaching, Mentoring and Development
Making Things Happen
Setting Goals and Targets
Performance Appraisal and Management: People and Projects
Being an Expert Manager within Your Environment
Working with Other People
Knowing Your Stakeholders
Effective Communication: Getting Your Message Across
Working Together in Teams and Groups
Managing Flexible Workers
Tough Times for Tough Managers
Understanding Risk
Dealing with Ethics and Office Politics
Managing Change at Work
Employee Discipline: Setting Standards and Enforcing Them
Resignations, Dismissals and Redundancies
Tools and Techniques for Managing
Budgeting and Accounting
Harnessing the Power of Technology
Strategies for Being a Global Manager
Keeping Abreast of Management Trends
The Part of Tens
Ten Common Management Mistakes
Ten Common Management Myths
Ten Best Ways to Engage Your Employees (and Keep Them That Way!)
Ten (Plus Two) Classic Business Books
Index
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Alistair Wood is a ukulele player, transcriber, arranger and the owner of ukulelehunt.com, one of the most popular ukulele sites on the Internet.

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