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50 EASY UKE CHORD-SOLOS: GETTING STARTED WITH CHORD-SOLOING by Gerry Long, performed by James Hill Photo

Book/CD set. 50 solos and various exercises designed to assist the strummer who wants to advance to the chord-melody-solo player level. For soprano, concert or tenor uke. Includes low G-string. James Hill, uke virtuoso, plays all 50 chord solos. Comb-bound, 50 pp.
707-1 $29.95

A GUIDE TO UKULELE STRUMS by Curt Sheller Photo

Fundamentals, exercises, rock, light rock, 12/8, shuffle, power shuffle, waltz, double time, Reggae, Ska, bass note strum, more! Soprano, concert, tenor & baritone ukuleles. Spiralbound, 27 pp.
635-14 $12.95

ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS: UKULELE by Steven Sproat Photo

Book/CD pack. A look-and-learn course that uses photos, diagrams, and simple rhythm notation (chords only - no note reading) to teach the basics as well as some 'tricks of the trade.' Covers: tuning, holding the uke, playing chords, strumming, downstrokes and upstrokes, fingerpicking, more. Songs include "The Yellow Rose of Texas" and "My Bonnie" with strum patterns and full lyrics. Includes a 32 chord dictionary. The 44-track CD includes demos of the most popular chords and backing tracks for each song. 40 pp.
01-993597 $13.99

ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS: UKULELE, BOOK TWO by Steven Sproat Photo

Book/CD pack. Follows on from the first volume and teaches important and fun techniques such as the Hawaiian stroke, the thumb roll, the split stroke, the fan stroke, the flamenco stroke, sliding a chord to the next fret up, and more. You'll learn new chords - major, minor, suspended, diminished, 7ths, and inversions, with a 46-chord dictionary included in the appendix. CD includes tuning notes and backing tracks for every lesson, including numerous songs: "Scarborough Fair," "Drunken Sailor," "Oh Susannah," "London Bridge," and others. Chord frames and rhythm notation. 40 pp.
01-996072 $12.95

DISCOVERING THE 'UKULELE - A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO TECHNIQUE, TUNING, SCALES, CHORDS & SONGS with Herb Ohta, Jr. & Daniel Ho Photo

Inspired by their collaborations as performers and instructors, Daniel and Herb present their unique perspectives on the ukulele. Following a brief history of the ukulele, they share ideas on left hand technique, right hand fingerstyle technique, strumming, how to play scales and chords (with 7 pages of chord frames), and effective practicing. Includes 14 traditional, Hawaiian, and original songs for your study and enjoyment. Note/tab. 50 pp.
512-71 $15.95

EASY UKULELE METHOD, BOOK 1 by Mary Lou Dempler Photo

So easy that you will be strumming and singing along to familiar songs in minutes! Book one presents the fundamentals. Book 2 tests your musical reading skills with worksheets, teaches additional chords, and gives you lots more songs to play. Notation and tablature are both used, so that you can strum along with the chord symbols or play the melody with the tab. 47 pp.
02-99558 $9.95

EASY UKULELE METHOD, BOOK 2 by Mary Lou Dempler Photo

EXPLORING THE 'UKULELE - AN INTERMEDIATE GUIDE with Herb Ohta, Jr. & Daniel Ho Photo

Inspired by their collaborations as performers and instructors, Daniel and Herb present their second 'ukulele instructional book. In this intermediate-level book, they cover strumming patterns, arpeggios, second position chords, 3rds, 6ths, pentatonic scales, picking and fingering exercises, Hawaiian turnarounds and seven more traditional and original songs for your further study and enjoyment. Note/tab. 52 pp.
512-72 $15.95

FAMOUS SOLOS AND DUETS FOR THE UKULELE by John King Photo

Book/CD set. Anthology of pieces from the earliest known methods and collections published between 1909 and 1920. Edited, arranged, and performed by uke virtuoso & historian John King, Makes original, classic repertoire available for the first time in nearly a century. The Preface places the uke and its music in historical context, from its early days in Hawai'i, to its widespread popularity on the Mainland. Features the music of Queen Lili'uokalani, King Kalakaua, Ernest Ka'ai, Henry Kailimai, George Awai, George Kia Nahaolelua, N. B. Bailey and Vadah Olcott Bickford, showcasing challenging pieces. With invaluable instructions for the different styles of strumming as played by the "Father of the ukulele," Ernest Ka'ai. CD contains all 22 pieces. Note/tab, extensive fingering and performance notes.
02-20250BCD $17.95

FIRST LESSONS UKULELE by Jerry Moore Photo

Book/CD set. Even complete beginners can learn to play the ukulele, and play it well. Provides a simple approach for learning how to play the ukulele without reading music. Strum and pick both harmonies and melodies. From the basics: holding the uke 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. 40 pp.
02-20229BCD $7.95

FIRST LESSONS UKULELE by Jerry Moore Photo

Book/CD/DVD set. Even complete beginners can learn to play the ukulele, and play it well. Provides a simple approach for learning how to play the uke without reading music. Strum and pick both harmonies and melodies. From the basics: holding the uke 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. 40 pp.
02-20229SET $14.95

FRETBOARD ROADMAPS - UKULELE by Fred Sokolow and Jim Beloff Photo

Book/CD pack. The pros can ad lib hot solos and play backup in any key, all over the fretboard. Now you can too! Learn how to: strum backup chords anywhere on the fretboard, in any key; play chord solos up and down the fretboard; solo in any key using first-position major scales, chord-based licks, and moveable major and blues scales; understand chord progressions; increase your chord vocabulary; more. The 59 track CD contains demos of all the licks, riffs and tunes in the book, plus four split-channel practice tracks. Note/tab. 80 pp.
49-695901 $14.95

FUN WITH THE UKULELE by Mel Bay Photo

Book/DVD set. This simple book presents tuning, proper positioning, basic chords (C tuning) and folk songs for strumming and singing. Teaches rhythm accompaniment in several meters. Each song includes lyrics and a suggested strumming pattern. 40 pp.
02-93270DP $17.99

HAL LEONARD UKULELE MANUSCRIPT PAPER Photo

64-page stapled book, 8-1/2"x11"; includes standard notation and tablature with 8 ukulele chord grids at the bottom of each page; punched holes to fit a 3-ring binder, uke chord chart. 64 pp.
49-210113 $2.99

HAL LEONARD UKULELE METHOD BOOK 2 by Lil' Rev Photo

Picks up where Book 1 leaves off, with an emphasis on melody playing and related right-hand techniques. You'll expand your chord and scale vocabulary, learn new right-hand techniques and new songs. Covers: D, Bb,and A chord families, hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides, 6/8 time, movable chords, diminished chords, the ragtime strum, five-finger roll, calypso strum, triplet stroke, how to play boogie-woogie, Tin Pan alley songs, more. Note/tab. 48 pp.
49-695948 $5.95

HAL LEONARD UKULELE METHOD BOOK 2 by Lil' Rev Photo

Book/CD pack. Picks up where Book 1 leaves off, with an emphasis on melody playing and related right-hand techniques. You'll expand your chord and scale vocabulary, learn new right-hand techniques and new songs. Covers: D, Bb,and A chord families, hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides, 6/8 time, movable chords, diminished chords, the ragtime strum, five-finger roll, calypso strum, triplet stroke, how to play boogie-woogie, Tin Pan alley songs, more. The CD contains 51 tracks of songs for demonstration and play along. Note/tab. 48 pp.
49-695949 $9.95

HAL LEONARD UKULELE METHOD, BOOK 1 by Lil' Rev Photo

Book/CD pack. This comprehensive and easy-to-use beginner's guide by acclaimed performer and uke master Lil' Rev includes many fun songs to learn and play. Covers: types of ukuleles, tuning, music reading, melody playing, chords, strumming, scales, tremolo, traditional blues songs, folk songs, children's songs, old-time favorites, ukulele history, more. The CD contains 46 tracks of songs for demonstration and play along. Note/tab. 48 pp
49-695832 $9.95

HAL LEONARD UKULELE METHOD, BOOK 1 by Lil' Rev Photo

This comprehensive and easy-to-use beginner's guide by acclaimed performer and uke master Lil' Rev includes many fun songs to learn and play. Covers: types of ukuleles, tuning, music reading, melody playing, chords, strumming, scales, tremolo, traditional blues songs, folk songs, children's songs, old-time favorites, ukulele history, more. Note/tab. 48 pp.
49-695847 $5.95

HAWAIIAN STYLE UKULELE, VOLUME 1 Photo

Book/CD set. Twelve easy, traditional Hawaiian songs for beginning and intermediate players. Each Hawaiian standard includes complete musical notation, fingering charts, Hawaiian lyrics, and accompanying English translations! Learn how to play: "I Kona," "I Ali'i No 'Oe," "Ku'u Hoa," "'Ainahau," "He U'i," "Pua Carnation," "'Ulupalakua," "Henehene Kou 'Aka," "Hawai'i Aloha," "Aloha 'Oe," "Ka Uluwehi 'O Ke Kai," and "Kaimana Hila." Also includes sections on identifying the parts of the ukulele, tuning, a quick explanation on strumming and picking, the vamp, and an ukulele chord chart. Play along with the CD to master the tunes!
02-8337 $19.95

HAWAIIAN STYLE UKULELE, VOLUME 2 Photo

Book/CD set. Learn Hawaiian style uke from this series. All tunes are well-known Hawaiian songs, including: "E Waianea," "Kawika," "Lei Nani," "Pua Lililehau," more. Chord structure, arranging traditional songs, transposing keys, where to strum and more are taught. A great resource for traditional Hawaiian music. Note/tab. Beginning/intermediate. 60 pp.
02-8329 $19.95

HAWAIIAN STYLE UKULELE, VOLUME 3 Photo

Book/CD set. In the third installment of the series advanced chords, strum patterns and scales are presented. Tunes include "Mauna Loa," "Wailele O Akaka (Akaka Falls)," "Green Rose Hula," and many more. A great series for those looking to learn Hawaiian style ukulele and traditional Hawaiian tunes. Beginning/intermediate. 52 pp.
02-8388 $19.95

HAWAIIAN UKULELE: THE EARLY METHODS compiled by Ron Middlebrook Photo

Old instruction books for the uke -- dating as far back as 1914 -- reprinted in this big note/tab collection. 223 songs, lots of great period graphics; a treasury of musical info from the early Hawaiian masters! 416 pp.
283-5 $35.00

HINTS AND TIPS FOR ADVANCED UKULELE PLAYERS (HAWAIIAN STYLE) by Heeday Kimura Photo

Learn the inner secrets of trick and novelty ukulele playing! Techniques include: jazz chord substitution, multiple tremolos, "wa-wa" effects, ukulele electronics, bongo effects, the rhumba strum, pencil picking, speed picking, more. 55 pages of instruction, then 13 pages of chord diagrams. Spiralbound. Notation only.
541-5 $12.99

HOW TO PICK & STRUM THE UKULELE - BOOK 1 by Heeday Kimura Photo

Book/CD pack. Learn the basics and pick and strum easily with step-by-step pictures. Covers: how to tune, holding your uke, reading music, notes on all four strings, basic down strum, combining picking and strumming, more. First book in a series of three. Now includes a 75 minute CD! Published in Hawaii. Notation with chord diagrams throughout. 64 pp.
541-1 $15.95

HOW TO PICK & STRUM THE UKULELE - BOOK 2 by Heeday Kimura Photo

Book/CD pack. Refine your pick-strum skills! More techniques from Heeday's popular uke series. Includes 19 songs to build your repertoire. Published in Hawaii. Notation only. 55 pp.
541-2 $15.95

HOW TO PICK & STRUM THE UKULELE - BOOK 3, REVISED EDITION by Heeday Kimura Photo

The third book in Heeday's popular uke series. Learn more advanced techniques including waltz pick-strum variations, how to pick with 2 or 3 fingers, how to read for speed, expanding your position picking, and playing in the keys of Bb & G. Songs include "Five Foot Two," "Shortnin' Bread," "Aura Lee," "Midnight Special," "Juanita," "Over the Waves," "Whispering," more. Notation only. Comb-bound. 105 pp.
541-3 $15.95

HOW TO PLAY MARCHING MUSIC WITH YOUR UKULELE by Heeday Kimura Photo

8 American marches in melody line notation with chord diagrams. Marches include "Anchors Aweigh," "Marines Hymn," "Stars and Stripes," "American Patrol," "Star Spangled Banner," more. Features playing tips for each song and a section on special effects including snare drum effects, sound box knocking, and tremolo. GCEA tuning. Comb-bound. 17 pp.
541-9 $7.95

HOW TO PLAY SLACK KEY UKULELE by Heeday Kimura Photo

Book/CD pack. Slack key ukulele uses an altered tuning, GCEG, and is best played on a restrung tenor or baritone uke. This book offers advice on stringing for slack key playing, tuning, how to use "vamp runs," slack key chords, how to play chimes, endings, more. Includes six Hawaiian songs. Comb-bound. 22 pp.
541-11 $12.95

HOW TO PLAY THE HAWAIIAN UKULELE: 10 EASY LESSONS Photo

An easy-to-follow guide for anyone interested in this popular Hawaiian musical instrument. In ten easy lessons, you'll learn how to read music, strumming techniques, finger exercises, accompaniments, and songs you can sing along to. A glossary and chord chart are included for easy reference. Beginners. 80 pp.
02-2982 $12.95

HOW TO PLAY THE UKULELE by Larry McCabe Photo

Book/CD set. Beginner's instruction for the soprano uke, C tuning. Teaches how to accompany songs, including solos and accompaniment patterns. Standard chord progressions, with diagrams and chord dictionary. Music reading not required. 47 pp.
444-260CD .. list $14.95 ours $10.00

HOW TO PLAY THE UKULELE (HANDY GUIDE) by Morton Manus Photo

A great little case-sized book with well-known songs, chord diagrams, fingering guides, and more. C tuning. Notation only. 48 pp.
20-26 $5.50

HOW TO PLAY UKULELE SOLOS BY "EAR" - HAWAIIAN STYLE by Heeday Kimura Photo

Book/2 CD pack. All the know-how that's needed to play the uke by "ear" for beginners and intermediate players. Includes 23 Hawaiian-style songs to practice with. With a tuned uke in hand, you can play almost instantly. Comb-bound. Chord diagrams and rhythm notation. 64 pp.
541-12 $19.95

HOW TO PLAY UKULELE SOLOS BY "EAR" - HAWAIIAN STYLE by Heeday Kimura Photo

All the know-how that's needed to play the uke by "ear" for beginners and intermediate players. Includes 23 Hawaiian-style songs to practice with. With a tuned uke in hand, you can play almost instantly. Spiralbound. Notation only, 62 pp.
541-4 $10.95

JUMPIN' JIM'S UKULELE TIPS 'N' TUNES - A BEGINNER'S METHOD & SONGBOOK by Jim Beloff Photo

Excellent step-by-step illustrated instruction on tuning, strumming, & chording using 29 familiar songs. C tuning. Notation with chord diagrams. 64 pages.
49-699406 $14.95

LA METHODE D'UKULELE by Cyril Lefebvre 4 Photos

Book/CD pack. A wonderful gem of a book featuring members of The Ukulele Club de Paris! The text is in French (with a few English lyrics) but the music is universal and the colorful graphics are truly a delight. Features a history of the uke, uke heroes, uke construction including makers Gelas and Hugo Denaux, exercises to get you started, 6 pages of chord diagrams, more. Plus 16 songs from Tony Truant, Joseph Racaille, Fay Lovsky, Dominic Cravic, Robert Crumb, Robert Armstrong, and others. CD includes all exercises and songs. 12 songs in notation, 4 in tab. 66 pp.
593-1 $39.50

LEARNING THE UKE FINGERBOARD by Curt Sheller Photo

Finally learn the names of the notes of the soprano, concert, tenor and baritone ukulele fingerboard for the "C," "D" and "G" tunings. Half-size, 32 pp.
635-6 $4.95

LET'S KANIKAPILA: TEN STEPS TO LEARN UKULELE THE HAWAIIAN WAY by Michael Preston Photo

A guide to learning how to play one of Hawaii's most popular instruments. Progressively learn all the chords through the playing of fun and familiar songs such as"Sakura," "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star," "Kookaburra," "Skip to My Lou" and "Red River Valley." Hawaiian songs like "Hawaii Ponoi" and "Pua Lililehua," as well as a Hawaiian translation of "Silent Night" are also included. Beginners. 96 pp.
02-8069 $18.95

LET'S PLAY UKULELE Photo

Book/CD set. This quick, case size, 8 page book offers the basics of ukulele and a few tunes. Information on tuning, music essentials, basic chords, and basic maintenance. The CD helps you tune and hear the songs you will be learning. Songs include "Mary Had A Little Lamb," "Kaimana Hila," more. A great beginners guide.
02-8353 $7.95

PLAY UKULELE TODAY! by James Hill and J. Chalmers Doane

Looking for the perfect beginner book? This is an affordable, high-quality solution that gives self-learners, teachers and students of all ages an unbeatable start on this versatile, fun-to-play instrument. Ten hands-on lessons cover all the essentials: tuning, a handful of chords, the major scale and half-a-dozen great songs you can sing, pick, and strum today. 16 pp.
158-63 $9.49

PLAY UKULELE TODAY! - A COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE BASICS, LEVEL 1 by Barrett Tagliarino Photo

Book/CD pack. This self-teaching method is designed to be used by individual students or teachers for private or group instruction. The 61 track CD includes audio instruction from the author, demos of all tunes and exercises, and split-channel music examples for play-along. Detailed instructions in the book work with the CD and cover holding the uke, tuning, reading music, playing chords and melodies, picking and strumming, reading rhythms, minor chords, how to change strings, more. Notation with chord diagrams. 48 pp.
49-699638 $9.95

PLAY UKULELE TODAY! - A COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE BASICS, LEVEL 1 by Barrett Tagliarino Photo

QUICKSTART: SCALE FINGERINGS FOR TENOR & BARITONE UKULELE, VOL. 1 - KEY OF G TUNING by Curt Sheller Photo

Learn how to create exciting solos in a variety of contemporary styles. Six essential scales: blues, pentatonic, dorian, mixolydian, aeolian, and ionian. Spiralbound, 97 pp.
635-2 $19.95

SCALES FOR SOPRANO UKULELE by Lee Drew Andrews Photo

Provides fingering diagrams, construction formulas in whole and half steps (in standard notation) and application (usage) for the most common scales used in improvisation and composition. This easy to understand book is packed full of scalar information. Scales are shown with roots on the 4th, 3rd and 2nd strings. Scales and modes shown include Major, Minor, Harmonic Minor, Pentatonic, Dorian, Phrygian, and Mixolydian. Each scale is shown in fretboard diagrams. Can be used with soprano and tenor ukuleles in C tuning, D tuning and Low G tuning. A must have! Beginners. 12 pp.
02-21386 $5.95

TEACH YOURSELF TO PLAY UKULELE Photo

For all beginners. Uses an easy step-by-step approach with lots of exercises and practice songs. Covers: reading music, playing by ear, a variety of strumming techniques, lots of great folk, blues and country songs with lyrics. With fingerboard chart, chord diagrams and a selection of basic accompaniment patterns. Notation and chord symbols. 64 pp.
20-14135 $10.95

UKE 'N' PLAY UKULELE BOOK/CD SET by Mike Jackson Photo

Book/CD set. Jackson's simple method really works, and will have you playing these twenty-five songs instantly. The play-a-long CD helps you to tune your ukulele, enables you to hear how the songs should sound and then gives you the opportunity to play along with a full backing band. Beginners. 36 pp.
02-410 $14.95

UKE'N PLAY COUNTRY UKULELE by Mike Jackson Photo

Book/CD set. Based on best-sellers "Uke'n Play Ukulele" and "Uke'n Play Ukulele for Kids," Jackson has now put together a collection of well known singable songs - country style - for beginner ukulele. With only 3 simple chords to master, you'll be playing most of these easy 25 classics in no time! No prior musical knowledge is needed. Beginners. 32 pp.
02-4144 $14.95

UKE'N PLAY UKULELE FOR KIDS by Mike Jackson Photo

Book/CD set. Based on his best-selling "Uke'n Play Ukulele," Jackson has designed a program for young children to learn to play the ukulele, with just a little help from an older person. With only 3 simple chords to master, 25 fun songs can be played in no time at all! The play-a-long CD helps give the child confidence - while they learn the song, feel the beat and refine their playing technique. Mike Jackson is perhaps best known in Australia for his hit version of "Bananas in Pyjamas." Mike has sold over 250,000 albums. 48 pp.
02-4128 $14.95

UKULELE 0 HAWAII - INSTRUCTION FOR BEGINNING AND ADVANCED STUDENTS by Ohta San Photo

Emphasis on advanced chords. C tuning. Notation only. 39 pp.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
45-6 $8.85

UKULELE FINGERBOARD CHART - D (ADF#B) TUNING Photo

Single sheet of heavy paper.
635-8 .. list $1.95 ours $0.15

UKULELE IN THE CLASSROOM - STUDENT EDITION, BOOK 1, C6 TUNING (low G, C, E, A) by James Hill and J. Chalmers Doane

For classrooms and self-teachers. Skills in Book 1 include singing, strumming , picking, note-reading, ear training, improvising, ensemble playing, and more. Repertoire selections - most arranged in two or three parts - include traditional English, French, Chinese, Hawaiian, African, Chilean, and Canadian songs, as well as arrangements of works by classical composers including Brahms, Benedict, and Holst. Features over 24 arrangements. Teachers' edition available. 54 pp.
158-60 $18.00
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buy 5 for $82.50 ($16.50 ea.)
buy 10 for $150.00 ($15.00 ea.)
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UKULELE IN THE CLASSROOM - STUDENT EDITION, BOOK 2, C6 TUNING (low G, C, E, A) by James Hill and J. Chalmers Doane

Guides your class (or the independent learner) through over 24 selections of traditional and popular music from France, Germany, Italy, North America, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Ireland, Guatemala, and Scotland in addition to arrangements of works by Mouret, Vivaldi, Mendelssohn, Glinka, Mozart, and others. Teacher's edition available. 64 pp.
on order, expected arrival date 11/15/09
158-61 $18.00
buy 1 for $18.00 ($18.00 ea.)
buy 5 for $82.50 ($16.50 ea.)
buy 10 for $150.00 ($15.00 ea.)
buy 20 for $290.00 ($14.50 ea.)

UKULELE IN THE CLASSROOM - TEACHERS' EDITION, BOOK 1, C6 TUNING (low G, C, E, A) by James Hill and J. Chalmers Doane

FOR TEACHERS. Companion volume for our 158-60. Includes helpful notes, teaching strategies, enrichment-level exercises and key points for each lesson. Skills in Book 1 include singing, strumming , picking, note-reading, ear training, improvising, ensemble playing, and more. Repertoire selections - most arranged in two or three parts - include traditional English, French, Chinese, Hawaiian, African, Chilean, and Canadian songs, as well as arrangements of works by classical composers including Brahms, Benedict, and Holst. Features over 24 arrangements. 54 pp.
158-62 $23.70

UKULELE LA METHODE & LE DICO (UKULELE - THE METHOD & THE DICTIONARY) by Cyril LeFebvre Photo

ON SALE!! SAVE $9.95!! 2 Book/CD pack. Contains 681-3 & 681-4. Both of Cyril's case-sized books in a money-saving package! The text is entirely in French but the graphics, pictures and old sheet music covers make these books a nostalgic tropical getaway! The method shows beginners how to hold and tune the uke and accompany songs in a variety of styles. Advanced players can learn chord soloing, tremolo, roll stroke, split stroke, more. The 46 track CD includes all lessons and songs. The dictionary includes a timeline of uke history, a dictionary of 600 chords, a color section showing various types of ukuleles, more. Both books are 4 1/2" x 10 1/2". Notation, rhythm notaion, chord diagrams and some tab. 80 pages each.
681-2 .. list $34.95 ours $25.00

UKULELE LA METHODE (UKULELE - THE METHOD) by Cyril LeFebvre Photo

ON SALE!! SAVE $6.95!! Book/CD pack. Another delightful book from Cyril LeFebvre! The text is entirely in French but the graphics, pictures and old sheet music covers make it as much fun to look at as use. Cyril shows beginners how to hold and tune the uke and accompany songs in a variety of styles: rock, ragtime, surf, reggae, more. Advanced players can learn dampings, chord soloing, tremolo, roll stroke, split stroke, fan stroke, more, plus the techniques of Jake Shimabukuro, George Formby, Iz, and others. The 46 track CD includes all lessons and songs. Case-sized, 4 1/2" x 10 1/2". Notation, rhythm notation, chord diagrams and some tab. 80 pages, including 16 in full color.
681-3 .. list $21.95 ours $15.00

UKULELE LE DICO (UKULELE - THE DICTIONARY) by Cyril LeFebvre Photo

ON SALE!! SAVE $5.95!! Chock full of playful graphics guaranteed to put you in a tropical mood! The text is in French but all the hula girls will distract you from that little detail. Cyril gives you: a timeline of uke history, a dictionary of 600 chords, a section on the banjolele, a lexicon with uke terminology in English with French equivalents, strings and how to change them, a color section showing various types of ukuleles, plus lots of photos showing the famous and not-so-famous with their ukes. Case-sized, 4 1/2" x 10 1/2". Chord diagrams. 80 pages, including 18 in full color.
681-4 .. list $15.95 ours $10.00

UKULELE PLAYERS GUIDE by L.A. White, Jr. Photo

A compendium of useful information for those who have advanced beyond the beginner stage. Includes: buying & repairing used instruments, royalty-free music, sheet-music & recordings, converting guitar chords to ukulele chords, basic music theory, why White believes you need at least four ukes, much more. Lots of history wrapped around invaluable lists, advice, more. Half-size, 209 pp.
664-1 $19.95

UKULELE: PILA LI'I LI'I by Henry Kaleialoha Allen Photo

Henry Kaleialoha Allen is a Hawaiian with over 50 years experience playing, performing and teaching. In this book he offers instruction, ukulele studies, and authentic Hawaiian songs, many composed by Mr. Allen himself. Includes: a history of the ukulele, reading notation and theory, chords in notation and tablature, and chord structures. Songs includes: "Aloha Oe," "Hawaii Ponoi," "Aloha I Love You," "Memories of Hawai'i," "Lahaina," "Noalani," more. Note/tab. 103 pp.
703-1 $22.95

YOU CAN TEACH YOURSELF UKE by William Bay Photo

Book/CD set. An easy, entertaining way to learn the uke! Based on C tuning, this presents strum-along/sing-alongs in the keys of C, G, D, F, and B flat. The DVD covers the lessons in a step-by-step manner. Learn 58 all-time favorite uke songs including "Peg O' My Heart" and "Fascination." Notation, stum tab and chord diagrams. 96 pp.
02-94809BCD $19.95

YOU CAN TEACH YOURSELF UKE by William Bay Photo

Book/DVD set. Teaches the basics, including holding the uke, strumming, different key signatures, more. You'll learn 58 great all-time favorites in the keys of C, G, D, F, and Bb. In C tuning. 96 pp. DVD is 70 min.
02-94809DP $19.95

YOU CAN TEACH YOURSELF UKE by William Bay Photo

Book/CD/DVD set. An easy, entertaining way to learn the uke! Based on C tuning, this presents strum-along/sing-alongs in the keys of C, G, D, F, and B flat. The DVD covers the lessons in a step-by-step manner. Learn 58 all-time favorite uke songs including "Peg O' My Heart" and "Fascination." Notation, strum tab and chord diagrams. 96 pp. DVD is 70 min.
02-94809SET $24.95

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A GUIDE TO ADVANCED CHORDS FOR UKULELE, VOL. 1 by Curt Sheller Photo

Voicing 4-part "jazz" chords for ukulele. Spiralbound, 97 pp.
635-4 $19.95

A GUIDE TO BLUES CHORD PROGRESSIONS FOR UKULELE FROM A TO Z by Curt Sheller Photo

Features 26 basic and advanced chord progressions with example chords. Covers substitution principles and how to transpose chords and progressions. Soprano, Concert, Tenor & Baritone ukuleles - C and G tunings. Spiralbound, 80 pp.
635-11 $17.95

A GUIDE TO UKULELE CHORDS by Curt Sheller Photo

Covers: basic uke chords, movable chord forms, rock uke chords, how to transpose chords, learning the uke fingerboard, an introduction to 4-part "jazz" chords, more. Soprano, concert, tenor & baritone ukes - all tunings. Spiralbound, 53 pp.
635-1 $14.95

BASIC UKULELE CHORD CHART Photo

Chord diagrams and fingering chart. Major, minor, seventh, diminished, augmented chords, more. Heavy paper, 3 pp.
444-229 $3.95

BASIC UKULELE CHORDS Photo

Quartersize laminated chart designed to be used with the Kani Ka Pila uke Klip.
708-4 $3.99

CHILDREN'S UKULELE CHORD BOOK by Lee Drew Andrews Photo

Finally! A chord book written for the young beginner (or beginners of any age) showing a creative and simple way to learn and play ukulele chords. Chords are taught beginning with the most essential to more advanced, presented with exercises that build upon each other and eventually lead to playing logical and common chord progressions. These progressions include I-iii-vi-ii-V-I and twelve bar blues in many different keys. Chords are shown in chord diagram form with photographs showing finger positions in relationship to the fretboard. Examples and exercises are presented in strum bar notation. Beginning. 24 pp.
02-21503 $5.95

EXPLORING JAZZ CHORDS ON UKULELE by Curt Sheller Photo

This book takes the core chords from Sheller's "A Guide to Advanced Chords for Ukulele" and shows their use over a variety of common chord progressions based on songs from the standard jazz repertoire. "C" tuning. Spiralbound, 52 pp.
635-12 $17.95

GIG BAG SERIES FOR UKULELE - PICTURE CHORDS Photo

For the serious ukulele player! Over 1000 chords and more than 20 chord types in all 12 keys - each chord illustrated with a photo, a chord frame, and tablature with scale degrees. Chords arranged by root note, making finding the right chord a breeze, and it lies open flat for ease of use. C tuning. Comb-bound. 4 1/2" x 12" 256 pp.
01-987360 $14.95

MB UKULELE CHORDS (IN PICTURE & DIAGRAM FORM) by Mel Bay Photo

C tuning. 32 pp.
02-93269 $5.95

MOVABLE CHORDS CHART Photo

Quartersize laminated chart designed to work with the Kani Ka Pila uke Klip. For the ukulele GCEA.
708-2 $3.99

QUICKSTART SCALE FINGERINGS FOR UKULELE, VOL. 1 - KEY OF C TUNING by Curt Sheller Photo

Learn how to create exciting solos in a variety of contemporary styles. Six essential scales: blues, pentatonic, dorian, mixolydian, aeolian, and ionian. Spiralbound, 97 pp.
635-5 $19.95

ROY SAKUMA'S TREASURY OF UKULELE CHORDS by Roy Sakuma Photo

A complete collection of chords for the ukulele organized by chord form and key for ease of application. Covers: major, minor, dominant 7th, minor 7th, major 6th, minor 7-5, augmented, major 9th, diminished 7th, more. Includes 2 or 4 voicings for each chord and two songs showing how chord substitutions can spice up even the simplest melody. For GCEA tuning. 32 pp.
562-1 $11.95

THE ADVANCED GUIDE TO CHORD PROGRESSIONS FOR UKULELE, VOL. 1 by Curt Sheller Photo

The principles of voice leading applied to chord progressions for uke. Featuring voice leading chord progressions to be used with volume I of the "Advanced Guide to Ukulele Chords." Covers full diatonic, partial diatonic and chromatic chord progressions. Spiralbound, 80 pp.
635-3 $19.95

UKE CHORD CHART by William Bay Photo

This chart shows essential chords and secondary minor chord relationships in all 12 keys for the soprano ukulele in G-C-E-A tuning. The chords shown for each root note are major, seventh, minor, diminished, and augmented, with relative minor I, IV, and V7 chords also shown. Includes a ukulele fingerboard with all the frets numbered and the corresponding notes shown in standard notation. Unfolds to 17.5" by 11.75".
02-99891 $3.95

UKE CHORDS, POCKETBOOK DELUXE by William Bay Photo

A comprehensive pocket/case sized chord dictionary containing hundreds of chord forms ranging from major, minor, dominant forms, to the various extensions such as minor 7b5, 9th, minor 9th, etc. 96 pp.
02-21196 $4.95

UKULELE CHORD CHARTS Photo

Set of all three quartersize laminated chord charts designed to be used with the Kani Ka Pila uke Klip. Includes "Basic Ukulele Chords" (708-4), "Ukulele Fretboard" (708-3), and "Movable Chords Chart" (708-2).
708-5 $10.99

UKULELE CHORD DICTIONARY (HANDY GUIDE) by Morton Manus Photo

All the chords and inversions you'll ever need. GCEA tuning. 48 pp.
20-19 $4.95

UKULELE CHORD FINDER Photo

Comprehensive, easy-to-use book with more than a thousand chord diagrams for the most important 28 chord types in all 12 keys, including three voicings for each chord. Also includes a lesson on chord construction and a fingerboard chart of the ukulele neck. GCEA tuning. Fretboard diagrams throughout. 9 x 12 edition. 95 pp.
49-695803 $6.95

UKULELE CHORD FINDER Photo

UKULELE CHORD TRANSPOSITION WHEEL Photo

Quartersize laminated chart with movable wheel, designed to be used with the Kani Ka Pila uke Klip. With instructions on using the wheel for ADF#B tuning or the baritone uke.
708-6 $9.99

UKULELE CHORDS by Mel Bay Photo

Book/DVD set. A handy photo/diagram chord book which shows, in C tuning, the chords in each key. A special section on moveable chords is also included. The chords are grouped by type, including major, minor, seventh, diminished, augmented, and more. A summary of where the chords lie on the fretboard is also included. This book can be used with either the soprano (standard) or tenor ukulele in G-C-E-A tuning. Includes a DVD. 32 pp.
02-93269DP $12.95

UKULELE CHORDS by Curt Sheller Photo

This fills the gap between open position chords and more advanced "jazz" chords. Details basic moveable chords based on the basic open position chords most ukulele players first learn. Each moveable chord is presented with a complete transposition chord for all keys. Includes information on how to transpose any chord or chord progression, add and sustain chords, along with an intro. to more advanced chords. Half-size. 44 pp.
635-13 $9.95

UKULELE CHORDS - PLUS INTROS AND ENDINGS by Ron Middlebrook Photo

GCEA tuning - This handy plastic coated chart includes clear, easy-to-see chord fingerings in all keys, plus a section that provides favorite intros and endings in different keys and information on relative tuning.
49-000246 $2.95

UKULELE FRETBOARD Photo

Quartersize laminated chart designed to be used with the Kani Ka Pila uke Klip. Keys of C, G, F, D, Bb, A, Eb and E diagrammed.
708-3 $3.99

UKULELE HANDBOOK - FOR SOPRANO, CONCERT, TENOR AND BARITONE UKE by Axel Richter Photo

An "almanac," showing all chords in six tunings for the different sizes of the ukulele. Intermediate/advanced. Half size. 176 pp.
02-99789 $14.95

UKULELE/GUITAR CHORD MINDER 2 Photos

Quartersize laminated handy chart with chord frames for uke & 6-string guitar. Comes with a black wet erase pen to mark your chords, then erase & reuse! Designed to be used with the Kani Ka Pila uke Klip.
708-7 .. list $5.99 ours $4.00

UNDERSTANDING UKULELE CHORDS by Robert Van Renesse Photo

For uke players with some experience, as well as for guitarists who want to improve their accompaniment skills on the treble strings of the guitar. There exist many excellent introductory ukulele methods, as well as extensive chord dictionaries. Instead, this book is intended for those players who wish to be able to sight read from a fake book, figure out the chords to a song without a chart, create accompaniments to their own songs, create chord solos, extend their chord vocabulary, or further their understanding of harmony. Intermediate. 46 pp.
02-20704 $9.95

Ukulele Methods
Uke Chords
Uke Song Collections
Baritone Uke

Uke Song Collections

'ALIKA Photo

From the Kani Ka Pila Klip collection. Great artwork from the original ukulele sheet music, the lyrics, chords and chord charts (GCEA tuning) and historical notes on the featured song. Folded, 4.25 x 5.5 inches.
708-26 $3.00

101 THREE-CHORD CHILDREN'S SONGS FOR GUITAR, BANJO & UKE by Larry McCabe Photo

You'll need only minimal playing skills and three chords - G, C, and D7 - to accompany each song in this great book. Melody, lyrics, and chords are included for all songs. Guitar, uke, and five-string banjo diagrams are included for the three chords, along with basic accompaniment tips. Transposing and how-to-use-the-capo tips are included for singers. A sourcebook for teachers and a handy, compact fakebook for performers. Beginners. 128 pp.
02-21279 $14.99

101 THREE-CHORD COUNTRY & BLUEGRASS SONGS FOR GUITAR, BANJO & UKE by Larry McCabe Photo

You need only minimal playing skills and three chords - G, C, and D7 - to accompany each song. The perfect book for beginners, casual musicians, and teaching studios. Contains an abundance of timeless standards, many of which are rarely found in print. Songs are made playable for folks who play for their own enjoyment. Melody, lyrics, and chords. It's also a compact fakebook for pros. Beginners. 144 pp.
02-21282 $14.95

101 THREE-CHORD HYMNS AND GOSPEL SONGS FOR GUITAR, BANJO & UKE by Larry McCabe Photo

You need only minimal playing skills and three chords; G, C and D7 to accompany these beautiful songs of faith. If you are a beginning or "casual" player on a chording instrument, this is the book for you. Bursting with a variety of timeless standards your entire family will enjoy. Innovation arrangements made playable for folks who play for their own enjoyment. Melody and lyrics are included with all songs. Guitar, ukulele and five-string banjo diagrams are included for the three chords along with tips on strumming. Transposing and use of capo tips are included for singers. Beginners. 136 pp.
02-21280 $14.95

101 THREE-CHORD SONGS FOR GUITAR, BANJO, AND UKE by Larry McCabe Photo

You need only minimal playing skills and three chords--G, C, and D7--to accompany all these great songs. The perfect book for beginners and casual players. Absolutely bursting with a great variety of music: Old-time, bluegrass, gospel, Christmas, children's, Stephen Foster, British and Celtic, cowboy, blues, more. Some of these songs, like "Dark Hollow" and "Way Downtown," are hard to find in print. Guitar, uke & five-string banjo diagrams are included for the three chords, with tips on strumming and transposing for singers. Melody and lyrics. 124 pp.
02-99476 $14.95

50 EASY UKE CHORD-SOLOS: GETTING STARTED WITH CHORD-SOLOING by Gerry Long, performed by James Hill Photo

50 THREE-CHORD CHRISTMAS SONGS FOR GUITAR, BANJO & UKE by Larry McCabe Photo

You'll need only minimal playing skills and three chords - G, C, and D7 - to accompany each song. Melody, lyrics, and chords are included. Guitar, uke, and five-string banjo diagrams are included for the three chords, along with basic accompaniment tips. Transposing and how-to-use-the-capo tips are included for singers. Jampacked, this is an invaluable sourcebook for teachers - and a handy, compact fakebook for performers. Timeless songs for the entire family. Beginners. 80 pp.
02-21281 $9.99

A PRETTY GIRL IS LIKE A MELODY Photo

From the Kani Ka Pila Klip collection. Great artwork from the original ukulele sheet music on front, the lyrics, chords and chord charts (GCEA tuning) on the back. 4.75 by 6.5 inches.
708-9 $3.00

A TREASURY OF FAVORITE SONGS FOR AUTOHARP, GUITAR, UKULELE, MANDOLIN, BANJO AND KEYBOARD compiled by Meg Peterson Photo

A rich selection of favorite American folk songs, patriotic songs, sentimental songs from the past, and international songs. Arranged in keys most suitable for singing. In cases where there are two versions, both have usually been included. Words and chords only. 48 pp.
02-20050 .. list $9.99 ours $10.00

A TREASURY OF HYMNS AND SPIRITUALS FOR AUTOHARP, GUITAR, UKULELE, MANDOLIN, BANJO, AND KEYBOARD compiled by Meg Peterson Photo

A wide selection of hymns, including traditional Hymns of Praise, Thanksgiving, Easter, and Lent. Added to this rich array are the most popular hymns of Christmastide and beloved spirituals. Arranged in keys most suitable for singing, they can be played in a variety of styles. In cases where there are two versions of a particular tune, both have been included. If one version is not well known, however, the most widely used is selected. Lyrics and chords only. 40 pp.
02-20051 $6.95

A TREASURY OF SONGS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE FOR AUTOHARP, GUITAR, UKULELE, MANDOLIN, BANJO, AND KEYBOARD compiled and arranged by Meg Peterson Photo

These songs are familiar to children of all ages - traditional children's songs, rounds, cowboy tunes, and popular Christmas songs. Arranged in the keys most suitable for singing, they can be played in a variety of styles using only the words and the accompanying chords. Where there are two versions of a particular tune, often both have been included. Lyrics with chord symbols only; no music notation is provided. 40 pp.
02-99906 $6.95

AFTER THE BALL Photo

From the Kani Ka Pila Klip collection. Great artwork from the original ukulele sheet music on front, the lyrics, chords and chord charts (GCEA tuning) on the back. 4.75 by 6.5 inches.
708-22 $3.00

AFTER YOU'VE GONE Photo

AHI WELA Photo

ALEXANDER'S RAGTIME BAND Photo

ALOHA 'OE Photo

ALOHA COLLECTION OF HAWAIIAN SONGS by Ron Middlebrook Photo

Over 35 rare songs from the best Hawaiian composers. Text in Hawaiian and English. Songs include lyrics, harmony and melody lines, and guitar chord boxes. Includes photos of Hawaiian artists and period advertisements. Also includes a ukulele chord chart. 93 pp.
283-6 $11.95

BALLIN' THE JACK Photo

BILL BAILEY WON'T YOU PLEASE COME HOME? Photo

BLUES UKULELE - A JUMPIN' JIM'S UKULELE SONGBOOK by Fred Sokolow Photo

Book/CD pack. 16 blues standards arranged for the ukulele. Each song comes with two arrangements: the first gives you lyrics, melody and uke chord grids to strum while singing. The second is a uke chord/melody tab arrangement, so you can play the song's melody and chords simultaneously with a lot of blues licks thrown in. CD includes both arrangements of each song played and sung by Fred Sokolow. "Beale Street Blues," "C.C. Rider," "Limehouse Blues," "Midnight Special," "St. James Infirmary," "St. Louis Blues," "'Tain't Nobody's Biz-ness If I Do," and 9 others. Note/tab. 40 pp.
49-696064 $24.95

BY THE LIGHT OF THE SILVERY MOON Photo

CAROLINA IN THE MORNING Photo

CHRISTMAS CAROLS FOR UKULELE arranged by John King Photo

Take your uke along while dashing to your holiday gatherings this year and don't forget to bring this essential collection of 26 holiday classics: "Away in a Manger," "Deck the Hall," "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen," "Good King Wenceslas," "Hark! the Herald Angels Sing," "Jingle Bells," "Joy to the World," "O Christmas Tree," "Up on the Housetop," "What Child Is This?" more. Melody and lyrics with chord diagrams. 43 pp.
49-696037 $7.95

CHRISTMAS SONGS FOR UKULELE arranged by Barrett Tagliarino Photo

Easy arrangements of 20 Christmas classics for ukulele: "Blue Christmas," "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)," "Christmas Time Is Here," "Feliz Navidad," "Frosty the Snow Man," "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus," "I'll Be Home for Christmas," "Jingle-Bell Rock," "Mele Kalikimaka," "My Favorite Things," "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree," "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town," "Silver Bells," more! Notated melody line with chord diagrams. 43 pp.
49-695896 $7.95

EASY SONGS FOR UKULELE by Lil' Rev Photo

Book/CD pack. Play along with 20 favorite tunes from the Beatles, Elvis, Johnny Cash, Woody Guthrie, and more! The songs are presented in the order of difficulty, beginning with simple rhythms and melodies and ending with chords and notes up the neck. You can also strum and sing along using the lyrics and chord diagrams. The split-channel CD features every song with guitar accompaniment so you can hear and then play along. "I Walk the Line," "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da," "Tom Dooley," "We Shall Overcome," "Your Cheatin' Heart," more. Beginners. Note/tab. 47 pp.
49-695904 $14.95

EASY SONGS FOR UKULELE by Lil' Rev Photo

Learn the melodies of 20 favorite tunes from the Beatles, Elvis, Johnny Cash, Woody Guthrie, and more! The songs are presented in the order of difficulty, beginning with simple rhythms and melodies and ending with chords and notes up the neck. You can also strum and sing along using the lyrics and chord diagrams. "I Walk the Line," "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da," "Tom Dooley," "We Shall Overcome," "Your Cheatin' Heart," more. Beginners. Note/tab. 47 pp.
49-695905 $6.95

ELVIS PRESLEY FOR UKULELE arranged by Jim Beloff Photo

Strum, sing and pick along with 20 classic hits from The King, expertly arranged for ukulele. "All Shook Up," "Blue Hawaii," "Blue Suede Shoes," "Can't Help Falling in Love," "Hound Dog," "It's Now or Never," "Jailhouse Rock," "Love Me Tender," "Return to Sender," "Suspicious Minds," more. Two of the songs ("Heartbreak Hotel" and "I Need Your Love Tonight") feature uke solos in tab based on the original guitar solos. For GCEA tuning. Notated melody with lyrics, chord symbols and chord diagrams. 72 pp.
49-701004 $12.99

FAMOUS SOLOS AND DUETS FOR THE UKULELE by John King Photo

FAVORITE UKE TUNES by Norm Jones Photo

The format was developed by Jones, a self-taught, non-music reading ukulele enthusiast who was unable to find the songs that he wanted in just a lyric/chord format so he developed his own. He later added thematic graphics to make the sheets more attractive. The music is not provided, so it is necessary that the player know the tune. However, this is a great format for people who either play, or would like to play, the ukulele but don't read music. Beginners. 88 pp.
02-20917 $14.95

FIRST JAMS: UKULELE by Lee Drew Andrews Photo

Book/CD set. The series was created to give children and beginners of all ages simple, common tunes to learn. These are standard Jam tunes in the Bluegrass/Old Time music styles. All the books in this series are written in the same keys; they can all be used together. So get your friends or family who play guitar, mandolin, banjo, ukulele, dulcimer or Dobro together, grab these books and start jamming. Provids the melody for that particular instrument as well as back-up chords for another instrument to accompany you. The CD has two tracks for each song: the first with the melody line, the second with just the backup so you can play the melody over it or improvise. Includes: "Cripple Creek," "Old Joe Clark," "Arkansas Traveler," "Will the Circle Be Unbroken" and many more. Note/tab, with chord symbols. Beginners. 24 pp.
02-21512BCD $14.99

FOR ME AND MY GAL Photo

FUN SONGS FOR UKULELE by Ron Middlebrook Photo

50 popular songs for ukulele players of all levels. Includes Hawaiian songs, popular standards, classic Western, Stephen Foster, more: "The Aba Daba Honeymoon," "After the Ball," "I'm Always Chasing Rainbows," "Hot Lips," "Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue," "Gentle Annie," "Maikai Waipio," "Linger Awhile," "Whispering," "Ja-Da," "China Boy," "The Colorado Trail," "Old Folks At Home," "Sweet Lei Lehua," more. Includes a chord chart and a section on holding and strumming the ukulele. Melody in note/tab with chord symbols and lyrics. 64 pp.
49-1407 $14.95

GEORGE FORMBY SONGBOOK Photo

22 music hall songs of the 1930s, as popularized by "The Famous Laughter Maker of the Screen" (sort of England's answer to Ukulele Ike). D tuning. 64pp.
01-161656 $19.95

HAWAIIAN BUTTERFLY Photo

HI'ILAWE Photo

HONOLULU I'M COMING BACK AGAIN Photo

HULA BLUES Photo

IAN WHITCOMB SONGBOOK: ARRANGED FOR UKULELE AND EASY KEYBOARD by Ian Whitcomb Photo

Book/CD set. Covers 40+ years, starting with his 1965 hit, "You Turn Me On." Many styles, ranging from Nashville country ("Hands"), British comedy songs ("Wurzel Fudge," written for Benny Hill), to personal ballads ("Old Friends,"), and his latest batch of songs - from waltz to rhumba. A treasure trove of commercial recordings of the songs. Stories of how the songs came to be written, and an essay about Ian's famous uncle, who wrote such evergreens as "Lady of Spain" and "Let's All Sing Like The Birdies Sing" round out the book. Melody, chord symbols for keyboard, guitar and ukulele. Beginning/intermediate. 72 pp.
02-20859BCD .. list $19.95 ours $12.00

IRVING BERLIN SONGS ARRANGED FOR THE "UKE" by Roy Smeck Photo

D tuning. Notation with chord diagrams. 48 pp.
49-5558 $6.95

ISRAEL "IZ" KAMAKAWIWO'OLE: THE SONGBOOK COLLECTION Photo

The late, multi-million-selling, beloved "Brudda Iz" in his long-awaited release of printed music for ukulele and guitar! Notation, chords, lyrics and translations for 15 of the outsized Hawaiian star's best-known songs from his four CDs, including "Over the Rainbow / Wonderful World," "In This Life," "Na Ka Pueo / Keyhole Hula," "Wind Beneath My Wings / He Hawai'i Au," lots more. Plenty of great photos, too. 9"x 12" softcover. Includes tablature for guitar and GCEA-tuned uke, also!
158-36 .. list $19.98 ours $19.95

IZ - WONDERFUL WORLD Photo

A decade after his death in 1997, "Iz" remains Hawaii's best-known and most beloved singer. Includes "A Hawaiian Like Me," "'Ama, 'Ama," "E Ku'u Morning Star," "What A Wonderful World," more. P/V/GCH, with ukulele/guitar chords.
20-29030 $19.95

JACK JOHNSON AND FRIENDS - SING-A-LONGS AND LULLABIES FOR THE FILM CURIOUS GEORGE Photo

Note-for-note guitar parts to the popular monkey movie soundtrack. Includes all 13 songs: "Broken," "Lullaby," "The Sharing Song," "We're Going to Be Friends," "Upside Down," more. Includes all uke parts from the original recording and B&W art from the film. Note/tab. 95 pp.
available as a special order -- normally ships within 7-10 days
49-690846 $19.95

JUMPIN JIM'S UKULELE MASTERS: LYLE LITE arranged by Lyle Ritz Photo

Book/CD pack. 16 easy chord solos (both melody and harmony captured in the chord changes) arranged for GCEA-tuned ukuleles by jazz master Lyle Ritz. His arrangements will delight advanced beginners and intermediate players alike. The CD features all the songs performed by Lyle on both ukulele and bass. "Beautiful Dreamer," "Edelweiss," "Let Me Call You Sweetheart," "Ramblin' Rose," "Surfer Girl," more! Melody in standard notation; all chords shown with fretboard diagrams. 39 pp.
49-696025 $24.95

JUMPIN' JIM'S CAMP UKULELE compiled and arranged by Jim Beloff Photo

Here's uke fun for the whole family! 40 of some of the best loved family sing-along songs with easy-to-play ukulele arrangements. Tunes include, "Clementine," "Go Down, Moses," "Take Me Out to the Ballgame," "Waltzing Matilda," "You Are My Sunshine," "Happy Trails," more. Notation with chord diagrams. 72 pp.
49-695552 $14.95

JUMPIN' JIM'S GONE HAWAIIAN compiled and arranged by Jim Beloff Photo

A collection of 30 of the best known Hawaiian songs arranged for ukulele. Includes "Tiny Bubbles," "Pearly Shells," "Aloha Oe," "Mele Kalikimaka," "My Little Grass Shack," and more. Features a biographical section on some of the most prolific Hawaiian song writers. Notation with chord diagrams. 88 pp.
49-695389 $14.95

JUMPIN' JIM'S GONE HOLLYWOOD by Jim Beloff Photo

Lights! Camera! Action! Ukes! 32 marvelous movie songs arranged for ukulele! Includes: "As Time Goes By," "High Hopes," "Honolulu," "Hooray for Hollywood," "Moon River," "My Favorite Things," "Over the Rainbow," "Pennies from Heaven," "Singin' in the Rain," "Young at Heart," more. Features an appreciation by film historian (and uke player!) Leonard Maltin, a special section on ukulele sightings in the movies, vintage sheet music covers and a chord chart. Notation with chord diagrams. 80 pp.
49-695774 $14.95

JUMPIN' JIM'S HAPPY HOLIDAYS compiled and arranged by Jim Beloff Photo

A sleigh-full of the most popular Christmas songs arranged for the uke in easy to play and sing keys. Includes "Baby, It's Cold Outside," "Blue Christmas," "Little Saint Nick," "Jingle-Bell Rock," "Sleigh Ride," "Winter Wonderland," more, 25 in all. Includes a chord chart with 144 chords. Melody in standard notation with lyrics and chord diagrams. GCEA tuning. 56 pp.
49-695965 $14.95

JUMPIN' JIM'S UKULELE BEACH PARTY compiled and arranged by Jim Beloff, with an appreciation by Dick Dale Photo

Guys! Gals! Ukes! Dig 26 of your favorite sand 'n' surf tunes arranged for the uke. Includes "California Girls," "Heatwave," "Help Me Rhonda," "Surf City," "Surfin' U.S.A.," "Under the Boardwalk," "Wipe Out," "Wouldn't It Be Nice," more. GCEA tuning. Notation with chord diagrams; 3 songs include tablature. 72 pp.
49-695658 $14.95

JUMPIN' JIM'S UKULELE CHRISTMAS compiled and arranged by Jim Beloff Photo

25 Christmas classics arranged for the ukulele. Features a chord solo arrangement of "Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy." C tuning. Notation with chord diagrams. 56 pp.
49-699124 $14.95

JUMPIN' JIM'S UKULELE COUNTRY compiled & arranged by Jim Beloff Photo

A wagonload of 36 good timin', hard drinkin', fast livin,' hot lovin,' two-timin,' rootin'-tootin,' classic country and western songs arranged for uke. Features hits made famous by Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Willie Nelson, Glen Campbell and Gene Autry. "Don't Fence Me In," "On the Road Again," "Ring of Fire," "Stand by Your Man," "Bye Bye Love," "Hey, Good Lookin'," "Crazy," "You're Cheatin' Heart," 28 others. Includes chord chart, lyrics, and fun country photos and graphics. 80 pp.
49-695898 $14.95

JUMPIN' JIM'S UKULELE FAVORITES edited by Jim Beloff Photo

30 great songs for the Instrument of the 21st Century, including "Bye Bye Blackbird," "Deep Purple," "Whispering," "I'm In The Mood For Love," "Five Foot Two." Includes extensive chord chart. C tuning. Notation and chord diagrams. 64 pp.
49-699377 $14.95

JUMPIN' JIM'S UKULELE ISLAND - 31 TROPICAL TUNES ARRANGED FOR UKE by Jim Beloff Photo

A vacation in a book! Chock full of sambas, calypsos, Hawaiian classics and exotic tiki tunes: "Bali Ha'i," "The Ballad of Gilligan's Isle," "Beyond the Sea," "Brown Eyed Girl," "Day-O," "Don't Worry, Be Happy," "I'm Carrying A Tiki Torch For You," "Jamaica Farewell," "Limbo Rock," "Margaritaville," "On A Slow Boat to China," "One Note Samba," "Three Little Birds," more! With suggested strum patterns and a chord chart. GCEA tuning. Notation with chord diagrams. 80 pp.
49-695845 $14.95

JUMPIN' JIM'S UKULELE MASTERS: HERB OHTA - SOPHISTICATED UKULELE by Herb Ohta, with foreword by Jumpin' Jim Photo

Book/CD pack. 26 standards and originals arranged for GCEA tuning by the great ukulele master. Songs include "Dinah," "Georgia On My Mind," "Imagine," "My Blue Heaven," "The Nearness of You," "Night and Day," "Star Dust," "Take the 'A' Train," "Waikiki Beach," "Yesterday," more. CD features 15 of the songs played by Herb Ohta himself. Also includes a biography and an interview. For intermediate/advanced players. Notation with chord diagrams. 48 pp.
49-695678 $24.95

JUMPIN' JIM'S UKULELE MASTERS: JOHN KING - THE CLASSICAL UKULELE by John King Photo

Book/CD pack. 19 classical and traditional works arranged for ukulele. It's amazing is how well these pieces by Bach, Mozart, Chopin, Joplin and others translate to the uke: "Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring," "Prelude," "Chop Sticks," "Greensleeves," "Sakura," more; includes one piece (Rigaudon) arranged for ukulele duet, two (Fur Elise & Menuett) with optional guitar parts, and three (La Carolina, Les Barricades Mysterieuses & The Entertainer) for uke/guitar duet. CD contains all of the arrangements performed by King himself. For GCEA tuned ukes. Ideal for experienced players. Note/tab. 64 pp.
49-695844 $24.95

JUMPIN' JIM'S UKULELE MASTERS: LYLE RITZ by Lyle Ritz with foreword by Jumpin' Jim Photo

Book/CD pack. 25 standards lushly arranged by the great jazz ukulele master for both GCEA (standard tuning) and DGBE (tenor/baritone) ukes. Songs include "As Time Goes By," "Embraceable You," "I Only Have Eyes For You," "My Funny Valentine," "Time After Time," more. Also includes a chord solo of "Fly me To the Moon." CD features 12 of the songs played by Lyle Ritz himself. Notation with chord diagrams. 56 pp.
49-695609 $24.95

JUMPIN' JIM'S UKULELE MASTERS: LYLE RITZ SOLOS - 15 CHORD SOLOS ARRANGED BY THE UKULELE JAZZ MASTER Photo

Book/CD pack. 15 magnificent chord solos arranged by uke master Lyle Ritz. These are some of the most challenging arrangements ever published for the ukulele, and some of the most beautiful. Also features info on creating your own ukulele chord solos, and a CD of all 15 tunes performed by Ritz himself. Songs are arranged for both GCEA and DGBE (tenor and baritone) tuned ukes. Includes: "Bluesette," "Dream," "Honeysuckle Rose," "How High the Moon," "Lover," "Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars," "Satin Doll," "Where or When," more. Notation with chord diagrams. 64 pp.
49-695702 $24.95

JUMPIN' JIM'S UKULELE SPIRIT - SONGS OF INSPIRATION ARRANGED FOR THE UKULELE by Jim Beloff Photo

40 great hymns, spirituals and songs of faith, hope and inspiration arranged for the ukulele. Includes: "Amazing Grace," "Amen," "Dona Nobis Pacem," "How Great Thou Art," "In the Sweet By and By," "Let There Be Peace on Earth," "Morning Has Broken," "What a Wonderful World," "Will the Circle Be Unbroken," "I'll Fly Away," "Precious Lord, Take My Hand," "All You Need is Love," "Keep on the Sunny Side," more. With an appreciation by Pat Boone. Notation with chord diagrams. 80 pp.
49-695698 $14.95

JUMPIN' JIM'S `60S UKE-IN arranged by Jim Beloff Photo

It's ukedelic! 25 really groovy songs arranged for the ukulele! "Penny Lane," "Happy Together," "Daydream Believer," "The Girl From Ipanema," "Tip-Toe Thru' the Tulips With Me," "Here Comes the Sun," more! Approved by George Harrison himself! GCEA tuning. Notation with chord diagrams. 72 pp.
49-695381 $14.95

KANI KA PILA KLIP + THE TIN PAN ALLEY COLLECTION Photo

Boxed set of the Kani Ka Pila Klip and the Tin Pan Alley Collection of song cards. See 708-37 for song titles.
708-38 $21.98

KING'S BOOK OF HAWAIIAN MELODIES by Charles Edward King Photo

Book/CD pack. Originally published in 1921, this new version contains 100 tunes "that breathe of the atmosphere of the land and also reveal the nature of its delightful people." Contains examples of olis or chants of the ancient days, simple melodies that show the influence of the first foreigners, and songs of a later period when Hawaiians began to use English words. Tunes include "Aloha Oe," "Kai Malino," "Ka Oiwi Nani," "Mauna Loa," more. With lyrics in Hawaiian and English. CD features 93 of the tunes. 165 pp.
283-8 $29.95

LEARN TO PLAY FINGERSTYLE SOLOS FOR UKULELE by Mark Kailana Nelson Photo

Book/CD set. 27 arrangements from around the world in note/tab, and playable on any uke. Songs are grouped by level of difficulty, starting with simple arrangements within the grasp of dedicated beginners/intermediate players, through more challenging songs featuring unusual chord voicings, inversions up the neck, tricky fingerings and "all the fun stuff" the author could muster. Chord charts, inversion studies, introductory material on finger-picking and making the transition from strumming to melodic playing. Classic Hawaiian songs, folk songs, standards - even a few pieces from the classical guitar repertoire. 96 pp.
02-21050BCD $19.95

MANUELA BOY Photo

MOONLIGHT BAY Photo

MORE UKULELE SOLOS BY EAR, HAWAIIAN STYLE by Heeday Kimura Photo

Follow up to "How to Play Ukulele Solos By Ear" with 17 more songs. Covers how to figure chords by ear, beginning jazz chording, playing in minor keys, fancy strums, more. Songs include "Anchors Aweigh," "Beautiful Kahana," "Hawaiian Paradise," "Kamehameha Waltz," "Sakura," more. Uses fretboard diagrams throughout. Suggested tuning is GCEA with the "A" string tuned one octave lower, but can be played in standard GCEA. Comb-bound. 64 pp.
541-7 $10.95

MUSIC OF HAWAII compiled and arranged by Russ Henderson Photo

31 old Hawaiian standards. Includes many traditional songs as well as a Hawaiian dictionary, how to speak in Hawaiian, more. "Ainahau," "Aloha Oe," "Hawaii Ponoi," "Kalakaua's Serenade," "Mai Poina Oe Ia'u," "Makalapua," "Maunawili," "Paahana," "Pua Sadinia," "Ua Like No A Like," more. Arranged for piano with voice or vocal quartet with Hawaiian lyrics. Includes chord symbols and diagrams for ukulele (tuned ADF#B). Notation only. Published in 1960. 64 pp.
01-912496 $5.95

MY HONOLULU HULA GIRL Photo

MY HONOLULU TOMBOY Photo

ON THE BEACH ON WAIKIKI Photo

RAGTIME COWBOY JOE Photo

SACRED MUSIC FOR UKULELE - TABLATURE METHOD BOOK by Mary Lou Stout Dempler Photo

Book/CD set. Play beautiful sacred music on the ukulele in just minutes! The ukulele has a harp-like sound perfect for gospel. Easy chord patterns so you can play and sing along quickly and easily. Tablature allows you to play the melody without reading music. Beginners. 28 pp.
02-21094BCD $14.95

SHINE ON HARVEST MOON Photo

SING, PICK & STRUM 19 CHRISTMAS CAROLS by Heeday Kimura Photo

Features a version of each song in two different sections: a "melody sheet section" which has chord symbols, notated melody line, and one verse of lyrics; and a "strumming section" with chord diagrams and complete lyrics. Songs include "Deck the Halls," "The First Nowell," "Jolly Old Saint Nicholas," "Oh, Holy Night," "Up on the Housetop," "We Three Kings of Orient Are," more. Also includes major & minor key transposition charts and how to find the ideal key for your voice range. GCEA tuning. Comb-bound. 74 pp.
541-8 $14.95

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME Photo

THE BEATLES FOR UKULELE arranged by Barrett Tagliarino Photo

20 Beatles classics arranged for strumming ukulele. Unlike other books, these arrangements include every measure of each song as they were originally recorded, nothing is left out. You can play along with the Beatles! "All You Need Is Love," "Eight Days a Week," "Good Day Sunshine," "Here, There and Everywhere," "Let It Be," "Love Me Do," "Penny Lane," "Yesterday," more. For GCEA tuning. Melody with lyrics and chord frames. 70 pp.
49-700154 $14.99

THE CAT'S MEOW: UKULELE FAVORITES FROM THE ROARING TWENTIES by Ian Whitcomb Photo

Book/CD set. Many favorite songs & ballads from the Roaring Twenties, plus several taken from the notebooks of Al Brown, an itinerant performer active in the period. These songs were featured in the motion pictures "The Cat's Meow" and "Last Call." Presented in lead sheet form with melody lines, chord symbols, and lyrics. Photos and artwork from the 1920s. The music on the CD is performed by Ian Whitcomb with his various bands and orchestras. Beginner/intermediate. 104 pp.
02-20010BCD $22.95

THE DARKTOWN STRUTTERS' BALL Photo

TIN PAN ALLEY COLLECTION Photo

From the Kani Ka Pila Klip collection. Set of 12 song cards: "After the Ball," "Alexander's Rag-time Band," "By the Light of the Silvery Moon," "Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home," "Carolina in the Morning," "Darktown Strutter's Ball," "Give My Regards to Broadway," "In the Good Old Summertime," "Let Me Call You Sweetheart," "Shine On, Harvest Moon," "Take Me Out to the Ballgame," and "Whispering."
708-37 $14.98

UKE TUNE BOOK, POCKETBOOK DELUXE by William Bay Photo

A pocket/case sized ukulele tune book with over 50 tunes. Songs include gospel, bluegrass, patriotic, and popular tunes. Chord charts are included showing all chords needed to play the songs. Tunes shown with melody line notation featuring chords above and lyrics below. Beginners. 96 pp.
02-21197 $4.95

UKE'AN PLAY ROCK Photo

24 great rock songs arranged for uke, complete with authentic guitar riffs and solos. "After Midnight," "American Idiot," "Hey There Delilah," "Good Riddance," "Classical Gas," "Billie Jean," more. Uke tab. 108 pp.
20-30684 $19.95

UKULELE ALL-TIME FAVORITES edited by David Harrison Photo

Forty familiar songs with just the lyrics and ukulele chord diagrams. Each song is arranged to use only the 48 chords shown in a chord dictionary at the back of the book. Includes Classic American Folk Songs (Big Rock Candy Mountain, Dixie), Classic British folksongs (Danny Boy, Skye Boat Song), Spirituals & Gospels (Down by the Riverside, Just a Closer Walk with Thee), Children's songs (Old MacDonald Had a Farm), more. 64 pp.
01-994004 $9.95

UKULELE CHRISTMAS SONGBOOK by Lee "Drew" Andrews Photo

28 well-known Christmas songs arranged for uke with chord symbols for an accompaniment instrument. Chord diagrams for uke and guitar and common strum patterns to use for rhythm backup. Note/tab. Beginning/intermediate. 32 pp.
02-20886 $8.99

UKULELE FOR COWBOYS compiled by Ron Middlebrook Photo

40 of your favorite cowboy songs arranged for uke! "Buffalo Gals," "Night Herding Song," "Doney Gal," "The Old Chisholm Trail," "The Big Corral," "Blood on the Saddle," "Mexicali Rose," "Ragtime Cowboy Joe," "Red Wing," "Colorado Trail," "I Ride an Old Paint," "The Yellow Rose of Texas," "Green Grow the Lilacs," "Ten Thousand Cattle," more. Includes a chord chart, historical background on many of the songs and a short history of the Hawaiian Cowboy. Melody in note/tab with chord diagrams and full lyrics. 93 pp.
49-1408 $14.99

UKULELE GEMS by Jim Beloff Photo

Jim brings you 29 gems. "Ain't She Sweet," "Ukulele Lady" and many more. Includes tuning instructions and 6 pages of chord charts. In C tuning. Notation with chord diagrams. 72 pp.
49-698987 $14.95

UKULELE SONGBOOK compiled by Ron Middlebrook Photo

This terrific collection for beginning to advanced uke players features easy arrangements of 50 great songs. Also teaches popular strum patterns, and how to tune the uke. GCEA tuning. Note/tab. 71 pp.
49-000248 $9.95

WHISPERING Photo

YANKEE DOODLE DANDY Photo

Ukulele Methods
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A GUIDE TO BLUES CHORD PROGRESSIONS FOR UKULELE FROM A TO Z by Curt Sheller Photo

A GUIDE TO UKULELE CHORDS by Curt Sheller Photo

BARITONE UKULELE SCALES by Lee Drew Andrews Photo

Scales and modes for the baritone uke. Each scale is shown in multiple fingers with roots on the fourth, third and second string. Scales and modes shown include Major, Minor, Harmonic Minor, Pentatonic, Dorian, Phrygian, and Mixolydian. Each scale is shown in fretboard diagrams. Beginners. 16 pp.
02-21387 $5.99

BASIC BARITONE UKULELE CHORDS Photo

Quartersize laminated chart designed to be used with the Kani Ka Pila uke Klip.
708-39 $3.99

EASY BARITONE UKULELE - TABLATURE METHOD, BOOK ONE by Mary Lou Stout Dempler Photo

You don't need music reading skills with this unique, one-of-a kind, tab method. Play immediately utilizing the handy tab, and learn to play chords quickly and effectively. Sing along; lyrics provided. A valuable guide to ukulele players of all kinds. Beginners. 45 pp.
02-21323 $9.95

FUN WITH STRUMS BARITONE UKULELE by Bill Bay Photo

Basic chords and lots of standard tunes to play including "Bile Them Cabbage Down," "Shady Grove," "Dixie," "Kum Ba Ya," "Worried Man Blues," more. Notation with chord symbols. 40 pp.
02-93356 $6.99

FUN WITH THE BARITONE UKE Photo

Book/DVD set. Teaches basic chords and strumming. Simple instruction using well-known oldtime songs. Notation only. 40 pp.
02-93266DP $17.95

HAL LEONARD BARITONE UKULELE CHORD FINDER Photo

Learn to play chords on the baritone uke with this comprehensive yet easy-to-use book. Contains more than 1,000 chord diagrams for the 28 most important chord types for all 12 keys, including three voicings for each chord. Also includes a lesson on chord construction and a fingerboard chart of the baritone ukulele neck. 95 pp.
49-696377 $6.99

JUMPIN' JIM'S THE BARI BEST by Jim Beloff Photo

At last! Here is the only songbook arranged especially for baritone ukulele (DGBE) tuning. 30 great songs, including: "Heart and Soul," "The Christmas Song," "Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue," "Georgia on My Mind," "When I'm Sixty-Four," "I'll See You in My Dreams," "Makin' Love Ukulele Style," "Moon River," "Over the Rainbow," "Blue Hawaii," "Blue Skies," "Pennies From Heaven," more. Also includes a complete chord chart, vintage baritone uke advertising, and the history of the Favilla baritone uke by Tom Favilla. Melody and lyrics with chord diagrams. 72 pp.
49-695926 $19.95

LEARNING THE UKE FINGERBOARD by Curt Sheller Photo

Finally learn the names of the notes of the soprano, concert, tenor and baritone ukulele fingerboard for the "C," "D" and "G" tunings. Half-size, 32 pp.
635-6 $4.95

MB BARITONE UKULELE CHORDS (IN PICTURE AND DIAGRAM FORM) Photo

32 pp.
02-93265 $5.95

MB FUN WITH BARITONE UKE Photo

Book/CD set. Teaches basic chords and strumming. Simple instruction using well-known oldtime songs. Notation only. 40 pp.
02-93266BCD $14.95

POCKETBOOK - BARITONE UKE: CHORDS / STRUMS / SONGS Photo

Little (3.5" by 5") book packed with useful basics. 32 pp.
02-93757 $1.25

QUICKSTART: SCALE FINGERINGS FOR TENOR & BARITONE UKULELE, VOL. 1 - KEY OF G TUNING by Curt Sheller Photo

Learn how to create exciting solos in a variety of contemporary styles. Six essential scales: blues, pentatonic, dorian, mixolydian, aeolian, and ionian. Spiralbound, 97 pp.
635-2 $19.95

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