Ukulele For Dummies

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.

CONTENIDO:

Introduction.

Part 1: Ukulele Basics.
Chapter 1: Why Play the Ukulele?
Chapter 2: Ukulexicon.
Chapter 3: Getting in Tune.
Chapter 4: Before You Play a Note.

Part 2: Chords and Strumming.
Chapter 5: First Ukulele Chords.
Chapter 6: Strumming Patterns.
Chapter 7: More Chords.

Part 3: Picking and Single Note Playing.
Chapter 8: Going Solo.
Chapter 9: Fingerpicking Patterns.
Chapter 10: Combining Chords and Melodies.
Chapter 11: Soloing Techniques.

Part 4: Style Files.
Chapter 12: Rock and Punk.
Chapter 13: Blues.
Chapter 14: Hawaiian.
Chapter 15: Standards.
Chapter 16: Reggae and Jawaiian.
Chapter 17: Classical.

Part 5: Buying and Looking After Your Ukulele.
Chapter 18: Buying a Ukulele.
Chapter 19: Ukulele Accessories.
Chapter 20: Re-Sringing and Repairing.

Part 6: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 21: Ten Ukulele Players You Should Know.
Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Get Involved in the Ukulele Scene.
Chapter 23: Ten Tips for Improving.

Appendices.
Appendix A: Chord Charts.
Appendix B: Reading Music.
Appendix C: Using the CD.
Index