(Ebook) Ukulele For Dummies 2nd Edition by Alistair Wood ISBN 9780470977996, 047097799X

(Ebook) Ukulele For Dummies 2nd Edition by Alistair Wood ISBN 9780470977996, 047097799X

From simple chord progressions to rock solos – your ultimate guide to becoming a ukulele hero!If 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.Get to know your uke – get the lowdown on everything you need to know about buying, stringing, tuning and maintaining your ukuleleStart playing – take advantage of clear, step-by-step instructions on holding, strumming and picking basics, illustrated withdetailed photosBuild 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 proAloha mahn – special chapters cover how to play reggae and 'Jawaiian', as well as rock and punk, blues, Hawaiian, classical and other popular musical stylesListen and learn – hone your uke-playing skills with the help of audio tracks of the examples found in the bookOpen the book and find:A complete buying guide for the noviceHow to string, tune and repair your ukeChord charts and strumming patternsCrystal-clear photo illustrationsStep-by-step instructionsBasic and advanced playing techniquesHow to play in a multitude of popular styles