• Get familiar with chords and strumming patterns
• Select, maintain, and tune your ukulele
• Explore musical styles like jazz, blues, and Hawaiian

Say a happy aloha to this popular instrument!

The ukulele is a fun, versatile, and popular instrument. It's an ideal starting place for inexperienced musicians who want to play some tunes. This friendly, straightforward guide gets you started on the path to confidently jamming in various styles. Written by the teacher behind the top ukulele web site in the world, this book covers choosing and caring for a uke, playing your first chords, and learning some songs that sound great on the ukulele.

Inside...

• Understand ukulele features and terms
• Get your uke in tune
• Strum in patterned rhythms
• Play chords and melody
• Perform solo with confidence
• Maintain your instrument
• Discover ten top ukulele masters