Ukulele Exercises For Dummies

Author : Alistair Wood
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2011-06-09
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780470979112

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Ukulele For Dummies by Alistair Wood Pdf

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

Author : Brett McQueen,Alistair Wood
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2013-03-29
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781118506943

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Ukulele Exercises For Dummies by Brett McQueen,Alistair Wood Pdf

Take your ukulele playing to the next level - fast! - with hundreds of fun exercises, drills and practice tunes You have a ukulele, you know just enough to be dangerous, and now you're ready to do something with it. You're in luck: Ukulele Exercises For Dummies helps you become a better player. This practice-based book focuses on the skills that entry-level players often find challenging and provides tips, tricks and plenty of cool exercises that will have you creating music in no time that include: • Creating rock-steady strumming patterns and rhythms • Becoming a better fingerpicker with patterns, arpeggio exercises, and solo fingerpicking pieces • Expanding your fretboard knowledge and crafting your own rock, blues and jazz riffs and solos • Playing actual songs on the ukulele - everything from the classic ukulele tunes to the 12 bar blues! • Downloadable audio files of the exercises found in the book, providing you with a self-contained practice package No matter if you're a beginning ukulele player or you're wanting to stretch and improve your chops, Ukulele Exercises For Dummies puts you on your way to becoming a ukulele extraordinaire!

Author : Brett McQueen,Alistair Wood
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-09
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781118756393

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Ukulele Exercises For Dummies, Enhanced Edition by Brett McQueen,Alistair Wood Pdf

Take your ukulele playing to the next level - fast! - with hundreds of fun exercises, drills and practice tunes You have a ukulele, you know just enough to be dangerous, and now you're ready to do something with it. You're in luck: Ukulele Exercises For Dummies helps you become a better player. This practice-based book focuses on the skills that entry-level players often find challenging and provides tips, tricks and plenty of cool exercises that will have you creating music in no time that include: • Creating rock-steady strumming patterns and rhythms • Becoming a better fingerpicker with patterns, arpeggio exercises, and solo fingerpicking pieces • Expanding your fretboard knowledge and crafting your own rock, blues and jazz riffs and solos • Playing actual songs on the ukulele - everything from the classic ukulele tunes to the 12 bar blues! • Downloadable audio files of the exercises found in the book, providing you with a self-contained practice package No matter if you're a beginning ukulele player or you're wanting to stretch and improve your chops, Ukulele Exercises For Dummies puts you on your way to becoming a ukulele extraordinaire!

Author : Mark Phillips,Jon Chappell
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2020-07-14
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781119748946

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Guitar Exercises For Dummies by Mark Phillips,Jon Chappell Pdf

A guitar-playing practice guide with hundreds of warm-up and technique-building exercises If you already play some guitar but need some practice, you're in the right place. Guitar Exercises For Dummies is a friendly guide that provides just enough need-to-know information about practicing scales, chords, and arpeggios in the context of specific skills and techniques to help you maximize its 400+ exercises and improve your guitar playing. (If you need instruction on topics like buying or tuning a guitar and playing basic chords, check out Guitar For Dummies.) This practical book starts off with warm-up exercises (on and off-instrument) and then logically transitions to scales, scale sequences, arpeggios, arpeggio sequences, and chords, with a focus on building strength and consistency as well as refining technique. Each section helps you to practice correct hand and body posture and experience variations, such as fingering options and hand positions, and then ends with a brief musical piece for you to try. You can also practice incorporating other facets of musical performance in your exercises, such as: Tempo Time signature Phrasing Dynamics The book wraps up with tips to help you maximize your practice time (like setting goals for each session), ways to improve your musicianship (such as studying other performers’ body language), and an appendix that explains the accompanying website (where you can find audio tracks and additional information). Grab your guitar, grab a copy of Guitar Exercises For Dummies, and start perfecting your finger picking today. P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, you're probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Guitar Exercises For Dummies (9780470387665). The book you see here shouldn't be considered a new or updated product. But if you're in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. We're always writing about new topics!

Author : Rob MacKillop
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 43 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2012-05-02
Category : Music
ISBN : 078668397X

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20 Easy Fingerstyle Studies for Ukulele by Rob MacKillop Pdf

20 Easy Fingerstyle Studies for Ukulele is a collection of pieces and exercises for fingerstyle ukulele, aimed at those who have strummed chords on the ukulele and wish to learn fingerstyle technique. Author Rob MacKillop introduces techniques for the left and right hand and explanations for each piece that help you along the way. The accompanying CD contains both slow and up tempo versions of very tune in the book.

Author : Don Julin
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2012-10-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781119942764

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Mandolin For Dummies by Don Julin Pdf

The fun and easy way to learn to play the mandolin The newest addition to the highly successful Dummies instrument-instruction line, Mandolin For Dummies gives you easy-to-follow, step-by-step instruction on learning to play the mandolin. Following the time-tested Dummies format, Mandolin For Dummies provides a level of content and instruction greater than anything currently available. Mandolin For Dummies breaks down the fundamentals of this instrument and provides the resources you need to practice and improve your ability over time. Packed with individualized instruction on key mandolin-friendly musical styles, including Irish and Celtic, "old time" American music, blues, bluegrass, swing, and jazz Files available via download provide audio tracks from the book and exercises so you can play along and build your skills -- almost 2 hours of music! Clear and useful photos and diagrams ensure you fret, strum, and pick with precision Includes a mandolin buying guide to help ensure you make the right purchases Tips on restringing mandolins and other DIY care and maintenance topics If you're an aspiring mandolin player, don't fret! Mandolin For Dummies has you covered.

Author : Don Julin
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2014-04-21
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781118769539

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Mandolin Exercises For Dummies by Don Julin Pdf

Practice makes perfect with this hands-on resource for mandolin players of all skill levels If you're looking for an accessible practice-based book to improve your playing, you've come to the right place. Mandolin Exercises For Dummies focuses on the skills that players often find challenging and provides tips, tricks and plenty of cool exercises that will have you picking with the best of them—or at least much better than before! Mandolin Exercises For Dummies is packed with instruction—from hundreds of exercises to drills and practice pieces. And it gets better. You'll also have online access to downloadable audio files for each exercise, making this practice-based package a complete mandolin companion. Puts an overview of the fundamentals in perspective, helps you to use exercises to limber up, and much more Dives into the major and minor arpeggios with triad patterns, then moves on to major 7th and minor 7th patterns Details the major scales, then moves on to mastering the minor scales with practice exercises Contains tips to help you practice better, including using a metronome, playing with recordings, and more Master the basics and sharpen your mandolin-playing skills with this reliable resource.

Author : Winslow Yerxa
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2014-10-20
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781118880791

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Harmonica For Dummies by Winslow Yerxa Pdf

Master the harmonica fast with this fun, easy guide Everybody loves the sound of a harmonica, and the thought of learning to play one is even more appealing. The instrument's portability, versatility, and affordability make it a great choice for those interested in learning how to produce the unmistakable, signature sound found in many styles of American music. With Harmonica For Dummies, you can learn to master the harmonica faster than you ever thought possible, even if you have little to no playing experience. This easy-to-use resource is filled with tips, tools, and instructions that will have you playing in no time. In Harmonica For Dummies, you'll find an accessible format designed to help you access new techniques, songs, and styles of playing. Accompanying digital content and interactive tools will help you learn the nuances of playing harmonica and give you the know-how to use this versatile instrument to its fullest potential. Provides you with a high-quality, comprehensive instructional manual Instructs you with detailed instructions and tips to help you learn to play quickly Written in a clear, easy-to-understand format complete with accompanying audio/video content Helps you improve your playing and embrace the many musical styles that have made the harmonica an iconic instrument The harmonica is a very accessible instrument, but only those with the right instruction and direction will be able to experience the joy of using it for accompaniment and solos. Let Harmonica For Dummies guide you through the learning process and make you a harmonica expert in a flash!

Author : Cris Gale
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2016-06-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781495072277

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Hal Leonard Ocarina Method by Cris Gale Pdf

(Ocarina). The Hal Leonard Ocarina Method is a comprehensive, easy-to-use beginner's guide, designed for anyone just learning to play the ocarina. Inside you'll find loads of techniques, tips and fun songs to learn and play. The accompanying online video, featuring author Cris Gale, provides further instruciton as well as demonstrations of the music in the book. Topics covered include: a history of the ocarina * types of ocarinas * breathing and articulation * note names and key signatures * meter signatures and rhythmic notation * fingering charts * many classic folksongs * and more.

Author : Dave Austin,Jim Peterik,Cathy Lynn Austin
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 513 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2010-07-08
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780470890417

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Songwriting For Dummies by Dave Austin,Jim Peterik,Cathy Lynn Austin Pdf

Proven techniques for songwriting success This friendly, hands-on guide tackles the new face of the recording industry, guiding you through the shift from traditional sales to downloads and mobile music, as well as how you can harness social media networks to get your music "out there." You get basic songwriting concepts, insider tips and advice, and inspiration for writing — and selling — meaningful, timeless songs. Songwriting 101 — get a grip on everything you need to know to write a song, from learning to listen to your "inner voice" to creating a "mood" and everything in between Jaunt around the genres — discover the variety of musical genres and find your fit, whether it's rock, pop, R&B, gospel, country, or more Let the lyrics out — master the art of writing lyrics, from finding your own voice to penning the actual words to using hooks, verses, choruses, and bridges Make beautiful music — find your rhythm, make melodies, and use chords to put the finishing touches on your song Work the Web — harness online marketing and social networks like Facebook, Twitter, and others to get your music heard by a whole new audience Open the book and find: What you need to know before you write a single note Tips on finding inspiration Ways to use poetic devices in lyrics Computer and Web-based shortcuts and technologies to streamline songwriting A look at famous songwriting collaborators Writing for stage, screen, and television How to make a demo to get your song heard Advice on how to make money from your music Learn to: Develop your songwriting skills with tips and techniques from the pros Use social networking sites to get your music out to the public Break into the industry with helpful, how-to instructions

Author : Chad Johnson
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2014-01-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781480370357

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Ukulele Aerobics by Chad Johnson Pdf

(Ukulele). A 40-week, one-lick-per-day workout program for developing, improving, and maintaining ukulele technique. This title provides practice material for every day of the week and includes audio tracks of all the workouts in the book. Follow this program and you'll see increased speed, improved dexterity, better accuracy, heightened coordination and more in your playing. Musical styles include pop, rock, folk, old-time, blues, jazz, reggae and more! Techniques covered include: strumming, fingerstyle, legato and staccato, hammer-ons and pull-offs, slides, bening, damping, vibrato, tremolo and more.

Author : Chris Bowman
Publisher : Hal Leonard
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781480348394

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Music Theory Workbook for All Musicians by Chris Bowman Pdf

(Music Instruction). A self-study course with illustrations & examples for you to write & check your answers. Topics include: major and minor scales; modes and other scales; harmony; intervals; chord structure; chord progressions and substitutions; and more. This workbook contains essential "backbone" concepts for working musicians. These are the things you must know. It may take a year to work through and thoroughly understand and memorize all that is in this book and a lifetime to perfect it. But that's okay: You'll always have this valuable resource as a handy reference now.

Author : Fred Sokolow
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2007-02-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 1423413520

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Fretboard Roadmaps by Fred Sokolow Pdf

(Guitar Educational). The updated edition of this bestseller features more songs, updated lessons, and a full audio CD! This book will show you how to play lead and rhythm anywhere on the fretboard, in any key; play a variety of lead guitar styles; play chords and progressions anywhere on the fretboard; expand your chord vocabulary; and learn to think musically the way the pros do. Each chapter presents a pattern and shows how to use it, along with playing tips and guitar insights. Absolute beginners can follow the diagrams and instruction, and intermediate to advanced players can use the chapters non-sequentially to increase their understanding of the guitar.

Author : Tony Mizen
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2014-07-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 150068144X

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Learn Finger-Style Ukulele by Tony Mizen Pdf

The ukulele is becoming more and more accepted as a 'serious' instrument. There are now several examining boards offering grades in ukulele playing, the emphasis being on finger-style. Finger-style opens up so much more musical expression than simple strumming. It allows you to play music written by all the great composers. This book will teach the essentials of finger-style playing and at the same time, introduces the beginner to the important aspects of music theory - something that is often ignored by beginners of all instruments. Here you will come across chords and their construction, cadences, triplets, keys, modulation and more. These are all part of learning music and will add to your enjoyment and fun with this lovely instrument.

Author : Aaron Keim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 27 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Ukulele
ISBN : OCLC:1255418987

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Clawhammer Ukulele by Aaron Keim Pdf