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 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 files are available to download after purchasing the e-Book version

What if it’s possible to learn the basics of any new skill in 20 hours or less? Research suggests it takes 10,000 hours to master a new skill, and the earliest hours are always the most frustrating. That’s why it’s so difficult to learn a new language, play an instrument, hit a golf ball, or shoot great photos. Josh Kaufman offers a better way. His systematic approach to rapid skill acquisition shows you how to deconstruct complex skills, maximize productive practice, and remove common learning barriers. By completing just 20 hours of focused, deliberate practice you can pick up the basics in record time… and have more fun along the way.

'Kiwi Ukulele' tells a new ukulele player everything he or she needs to get started, and more: selecting and tuning an instrument, fingerings for all the chords you'll ever need, fancy strums, how to arrange your favorite songs for the ukulele, and tips for playing it in groups and in public. Songs include Anarchy in the UK and the Gumboot Song.

This anthology consists of selected papers presented by European scholars at the 21st LSP-Conference 2017 on Interdisciplinary knowledge-making: challenges for LSP-research, held at NHH Norwegian School of Economics in Bergen, Norway. The multifarious aspects of LSP-research publication cover issues on terms and terminology, LSP-texts from a text linguistic approach, training in LSP-settings and translation of LSPtexts. The volume gives an up-to-date selection of the ongoing research endeavours in specialised communication in subject fields ranging from maritime accidents over healthcare and financial accounting to climate change.

A History of English, first published in 1970, is a book for beginners in linguistic history. This title examines the changes in English language speech and writing over a period of almost 2000 years, whilst also exploring more recent changes within the author’s living memory. This title aims to raise countless issues for enquiry and discussion, and its purpose is to serve as a springboard for language history learning rather than a textbook.

Mämaka Kaiao adds to the 1998 edition more than 1,000 new and contemporary words that are essential to the continuation and growth of ka ölelo Hawaii--the Hawaiian language.

(Ukulele). 25 top tunes for the holidays in standard G-C-E-A tuning for ukulele, including: Blue Christmas * Christmas Time Is Here * Frosty the Snow Man * Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas * I'll Be Home for Christmas * The Little Drummer Boy * The Most Wonderful Time of the Year * Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer * Silver Bells * White Christmas * and more.

There are many ways to play the ukulele. All are valid, particularly if the result is music that is clear, rhythmic and inspired. Holly's Ukulele Method(tm) helps you do all of this and much more! The most comprehensive manual for learning and teaching ukulele, Holly developed the playing techniques in Holly's Ukulele Method(tm) over ten years of teaching beginners from grade school to grad school. If you have a fire in your belly to make music, plus make a commitment to practice a minimum of 20 minutes 5-days a week with this book, you will be on the road to becoming a ukulele musician, not simply a ukulele player. This detailed, information-packed guide transforms your ukulele into a tool to teach you the basics of musicianship... skills that can be applied to any other instrument. Perfect for both private or classroom study, Holly's Ukulele Method(tm) is organized as a six-lesson course in reading music to encourage ukulele players to learn more than chords and songs. The ability to read music enables you to sight-read music you have never heard; listen to new music then play the notes and chords "by ear" while recognizing their names and rhythms; write new music, and much, much more. YOU WILL LEARN TO... Read music and tablature in the key of C so you can pick up any piece of music and play it Play melody lines Play chords to accompany yourself and others Combine both melody and chords for dynamite solo playing Fingerpick and strum for a professional sound LESSONS INCLUDE... String-by-string music reading Over 86 musical exercises and songs to master the techniques in the book Free downloadable music instruction MP3s for all of the exercises and songs at www.ukelesson.com Clear descriptions Easy-to-follow photos and drawings Songs and chords Strumming and fingerpicking technique Finger exercises Music writing

Based on his best-selling Uken Play Ukulele, Mike Jackson has now 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. A self-taught musician who plays 16 different instruments including ukulele, Mike Jackson is perhaps best know in Australia for his hit version of Bananas in Pyjamas. Mike has sold over 250,000 albums, published many songs and dance resources and has performed extensively across Australia and internationally, Mikes inspirational concerts and workshops attest to his belief that learning to play music is an attainable goal for everyone and that its never, ever, too late or too early to begin!

"Everyone knows that kiwi birds always sleep in the day - all except Emily the Kiwi, who loves to play her ukulele."--Back cover. Includes brief factual information about the kiwi. Suggested level: junior, primary.