Ukulele Basics is a landmark ukulele method for young beginners. Carefully designed for use in both individual- and group-learning contexts, Ukulele Basics supports players and teachers through the early stages of learning, providing the ideal foundation for budding musicians. From how to hold your ukulele, through basic chords and strumming patterns, to playing accompaniments and simple tunes, this carefully paced method provides a complete resource for aspiring players.

Suitable for absolute beginners aged 6+
Gradually introduces key musical concepts, tab and stave notation, simple chords and strums and tunes to pluck
Online audio of demos for all songs and chords as well as numerous backing tracks
Notes for teachers and tips for parents/carers to download.

Contents

The Strings Song

Strum Song

See my C!

Row, Row, Row Your Boat

A Sailor Went to Sea

Drunken Sailor (2 versions)

Sail Us Away

Hot Cross Buns

Frère Jacques (2 versions)

London Bridge is Falling Down

I Can Play My Ukulele

Time To Strum!

He's Got The Whole World in His Hands

Swing Low

When the Saints Go Marching In

I'm Gonna Sing

Blue Moon

Banana Boat Song

How Much Is That Doggie In The Window

Daisy Bell

Clementine

I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)

Creepy Fingers!

Scale the Ladder

The Ukulele Alphabet