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Six Secrets of Ukulele Fingering
Learn the principles to navigating the ukulele* fingerboard.
Fingering is one of the most universal topics. Whether your style is Rock, Blues, Country, Jazz or Classical, these principles will improve your technique, your solos, even your sight reading.
Think of fingering as a series of pathways. When you learn to connect these pathways, there are benefits not only to technique but also to creativity. All fingering on the ukulele can be reduced to 6 principles of motion. Each principle has physical and musical characteristics that you can use to improve your playing.
* The fingering principles in the books are suitable for ANY ukulele tuning.
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ISBN-13: 978-1-60321-041-6 Published: March 2006 Pages 42
A Guide to Blues Chord Progressions for Ukulele A to Z
The Blues are at the heart of all American music. It has influenced Country, Rock, Folk, Jazz, Bluegrass and just about every form of American music we listen to today.
Studying the blues chord progressions presented in this book will open a wealth of creative possibilities for exploring chord progressions in all styles of music, not just blues.
This volume covers the key of C major and C minor. Each example includes detailed accompanying text explaining the principles behind each progression and its chord substitutions.
A Guide to Blues Chord Progressions for Ukulele A to Z starts with a basic three chord, 12 bar blues and progresses up to a sophisticated jazz blues with multiple chord substitutions.
All examples are shown in C and G tuning. Suitable for Soprano, concert, tenor and baritone ukuleles. Get through this book and you'll have a solid jazz chord foundation to build on.
Tunings: C and G. Low or high string four variations.
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ISBN-13: 978-0-9714044-4-1 Published: March 2005 Pages 80
A Guide to Advanced Ukulele Chords - Volume I
Beyond learning basic Ukulele chords most players struggle with advanced chords. Commonly called “jazz” chords, these more sophisticated voicings find a wide use in all forms of music.
A Guide to Advanced Chords for Ukulele presents a highly organized and efficient approach to the mysterious subject of advanced chords. Chord dictionaries are not the answer. Even chord theory does not offer any insight into unraveling the complexity of Ukulele chord voicings.
If your goal is to expand your chord vocabulary, A Guide to Advanced Chords for Ukulele is your answer.
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ISBN-13: 978-0-9714044-8-9 Published: March 2003 Pages 70
Exploring Jazz Chords on Ukulele
Exploring Jazz Chords takes the core chords from A Guide to Advanced Chords for Ukulele and shows their use over a variety of common chord progressions based on songs from the standard jazz repertoire.
Building a Solid Jazz Chord Foundation using Seventh, Major Seventh, Major 6, Minor Seventh, Minor Sixth, Diminished Seventh, Minor Seventh Flat Five and Augmented Seventh chords.
Tunings: C and G. Low or high string four variations.
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ISBN-13: 978-1-60321-007-2 Published: January 2007 Pages 52
A Guide to Ukulele Chords for Lefties
Covering basic ukulele chords that ALL uke players MUST know, movable chord forms, rock uke chords, how to transpose chords, learning the ukulele fingerboard and an introduction to 4-part jazz chords and more... FOR LEFTIES
Tunings: C, G, or D Tunings. Low or high string four variations.
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ISBN-13: 0-9714044-7-X Published: January 2009 Pages 54
A Guide to Ukulele Chords
A Guide to Ukulele Chords is designed as a guide to ukulele chords. Covering the basic ukulele chords that ALL ukulele players SHOULD know. A Guide to Ukulele Chords covers movable chord forms, rock chords, how to transpose chords, learning the ukulele fingerboard and includes an introduction to 4-part, a.k.a jazz chords and more...
From a few core, basic chord shapes and a understanding of how chords are constructed. Your chord vocabulary can be dramatically increased without memorizing countless chord shapes. There are too many chord shapes to memorize.
This book will take the mystery out playing and understanding chords on the ukulele, whether it is a standard, concert, tenor or baritone ukulele in C, D or G tuning, low or high string four.
Tunings: C, G, or D Tunings. Low or high string four variations.
Lefties of the world! Don't feel left out. There is a version for you: A Guide to Ukulele Chords for Lefties
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ISBN-13: 978-0-9714044-7-2 Published: January 2009 Pages 54
Daily Practice Material for the Contemporary Ukulele
An organized collection of daily practice and reference material for the contemporary ukulele player. This material can be used to develop the vocabulary and knowledge necessary for single note playing.
Material includes: Scales, Intervals, Arpeggios and Sequences, the source material for improvisation.
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ISBN-13: 978-1-60321-010-2 Published: July 2004 Pages 68
QuickStart Scale Fingerings for Ukulele, Volume I, D Tuning
Major, minor, diminished and augmented arpeggios fingerings in all keys for D tuned ukuleles.
Tunings: D low or high “A” - (ADF#B or aDF#B).
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ISBN-13: 978-1-60321-015-7 Published: November 2004 Pages 98
QuickStartScale Fingerings for Tenor and Baritone Ukulele, Volume I, G Tuning
Six essential scales for G tuned ukuleles. Blues, Pentatonic, Dorian, Mixolydian, Aeolian and Ionian scales are covered in all keys with fingerings.
The QuickStart series of scale fingering books are available in a variety of tunings.
Tunings: G with low or high D - (DGBE or dGBE).
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ISBN-13: 978-0-9714044-5-8 Published: March 2004 Pages 98
QuickStart Scale Fingerings for Ukulele, Volume I, C Tuning
Six essential scales for C tuned ukuleles. Blues, Pentatonic, Dorian, Mixolydian, Aeolian and Ionian scales are covered in all keys with one octave scale fingerings starting on any finger.
The QuickStart series of scale fingering books are available in a variety of tunings for ukulele, guitar and bass guitar.
Tunings: C with low or high G - (GCEA or gCEA).
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ISBN-13: 978-0-9714044-6-5 Published: September 2003 Pages 98
QuickStart Arpeggio Fingerings for Ukulele - Triads C Tuning
Major, minor, diminished and augmented arpeggios fingerings in all keys for C tuned ukuleles.
Available in C and G tunings.
Tunings: C with low or high G - (GCEA or gCEA).
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ISBN-13: 978-1-60321-016-4 Published: November 2005 Pages 96
QuickStart Arpeggio Fingerings for Ukulele - Triads G Tuning
Major, minor, diminished and augmented arpeggios fingerings in all keys for G tuned ukuleles.
Available in C and G tunings.
Tunings: G with low or high D - (DGBE or dGBE).
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ISBN-13: 978-1-60321-017-1 Published: November 2005 Pages 96
Ukulele- Reading Music Series - Primer
Learn to read single note melodies in the first/open position. It is a lot easier than you might think with this step-by-step easy to use approach.
Tunings: C with low or high G - (GCEA or gCEA).
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ISBN-13: 978-0-9714044-1-0 Published: July 2006 Pages 80
A Guide to Ukulele Strums
Learn a variety of strums and rhythmic patterns in wide range of musical styles.
One of the first skills a ukulele player learns is the art and craft of strumming, playing rhythm. This refers to an accompaniment technique suitable for the singer, singer - songwriter or someone who plays a support role for another instrument.
Strumming requires a specific set of skills:
- Memorization of chords
- The ability to switch chords smoothly
- The ability to choose and execute a suitable rhythmic strum
It's this 3rd skill that is our focus in A Guide to Ukulele Strums and Rhythmic Patterns.
Though strumming looks natural to the casual observer, it is anything but natural to the beginning ukulele player. Even experienced players have difficulty in identifying and executing certain strums. Though this is one of those topics that is typically taken for granted, there is much to learn about rhythmic feels, accents, dynamics, strum direction, feel, percussive accents, idiomatic styles and tempo variation.
First and foremost, the subject of strumming is inseparably linked to rhythm. Though an ability to read rhythm is helpful, it's not necessary to profit from this material.
Each strum is identified with a term that differentiates it from every other strum. This term is typically called a 'feel'. Drummers learn these terms early in their studies so learning this language is not only helpful to learning the strums, it's also helpful with communications among musicians in general and drummers in particular.
The strums in this book work in any tuning or instrument. Chord examples shown for ukuleles in C tuning.
One strum is different from another based on the stroke direction, the stroke density, the subdivision of the beat and the accent pattern.
Strums covered include: Quarter Note, Sustain, Rock, Light Rock, 12/8, Shuffle, Power Shuffle, Double Time, Gallop, Flowing 3/4, Ska, Bass Note Patterns, 3/4, Reggae and Broken Patterns
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ISBN-13: 78-1-60321-019-5 Published: July 2008 Pages 28
Learning the Ukulele Fingerboard - C Tuning
At 4 1/4" v 5 1/2" size, this mini book on learning the ukulele fingerboard will finally get the names of the pesky notes under control.
Beyond knowing the names of the open strings most ukulele players find it hard to learn the whole fingerboard.
If your goal is to finally learn the names of the notes on the ukulele fingerboard. Then "Learning the Ukulele Fingerboard" is your answer. "Learning the Ukulele Fingerboard - C Tuning" has a step by step approach to finally mastering the ukulele fingerboard.
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ISBN-13: 978-1-60321-021-8 Published: September 2009 Pages 20
Learning the Ukulele Fingerboard - G Tuning
At 4 1/4" v 5 1/2" size, this mini book on learning the ukulele fingerboard will finally get the names of the pesky notes under control.
Beyond knowing the names of the open strings most ukulele players find it hard to learn the whole fingerboard.
If your goal is to finally learn the names of the notes on the ukulele fingerboard. Then "Learning the Ukulele Fingerboard" is your answer. "Learning the Ukulele Fingerboard - G Tuning" has a step by step approach to finally mastering the ukulele fingerboard.
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ISBN-13: 978-1-60321-022-5 Published: September 2009 Pages 20
Learning the Ukulele Fingerboard - D Tuning
At 4 1/4" v 5 1/2" size, this mini book on learning the ukulele fingerboard will finally get the names of the pesky notes under control.
Beyond knowing the names of the open strings most ukulele players find it hard to learn the whole fingerboard.
If your goal is to finally learn the names of the notes on the ukulele fingerboard. Then "Learning the Ukulele Fingerboard" is your answer. "Learning the Ukulele Fingerboard - D Tuning" has a step by step approach to finally mastering the ukulele fingerboard.
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ISBN-13: 978-1-60321-023-2 Published: September 2009 Pages 20
QuickStart Fingering Series eBooks
QuickStart Scale and Arpeggio Books available as downladable, printable eBooks
Ukulele - “C” Tuning
Individual Scale PDF eBook Downloads
QuickStart Scale Fingerings for Ukulele, C Tuning - Blues Scale
FREE DOWNLOAD - The Blues or Minor Pentatonic is one of six essential scales for ALL ukulele players.
One octave scale fingering solutions for strings four and three and any finger with the Blues scale chords are covered in all keys. Sample chord progressions for practice are included.
Tunings: C with low or high G - (GCEA or gCEA).
This book includes four studio recorded backing tracks for exploring the scale and improvisation in a variety of settings. Tracks are also great for practicing your chords against.
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ISBN-13: 978-1-60321-026-3 Published: November 2009 Pages 38
QuickStart Scale Fingerings for Ukulele, C Tuning - Pentatonic Scale
The Pentatonic or Major Pentatonic is one of six essential scales for ALL ukulele players.
One octave scale fingering solutions for strings four and three and any finger with the Pentatonic scale chords are covered in all keys. Sample chord progressions for practice are included.
Tunings: C with low or high G - (GCEA or gCEA).
This book includes four studio recorded backing tracks for exploring the scale and improvisation in a variety of settings. Tracks are also great for practicing your chords against.
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ISBN-13: 978-1-60321-027-0 Published: November 2009 Pages 38
QuickStart Scale Fingerings for Ukulele, C Tuning - Dorian Scale
The Dorian or Minor is one of six essential scales for ALL ukulele players.
One octave scale fingering solutions for strings four and three and any finger with the scale chords are covered in all keys. Sample chord progressions for practice are included.
Tunings: C with low or high G - (GCEA or gCEA).
This book includes four studio recorded backing tracks for exploring the scale and improvisation in a variety of settings. Tracks are also great for practicing your chords against.
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ISBN-13: 978-1-60321-028-7 Published: November 2009 Pages 38
QuickStart Scale Fingerings for Ukulele, C Tuning - Mixolydian Scale
The Mixolydian or Dominant is one of six essential scales for ALL ukulele players.
One octave scale fingering solutions for strings four and three and any finger with the Mixolydian scale chords are covered in all keys. Sample chord progressions for practice are included.
Tunings: C with low or high G - (GCEA or gCEA).
This book includes four studio recorded backing tracks for exploring the scale and improvisation in a variety of settings. Tracks are also great for practicing your chords against.
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ISBN-13: 978-1-60321-024-9 Published: November 2009 Pages 38
QuickStart Scale Fingerings for Ukulele, C Tuning - Aeolian Scale
The Aeolian or Natural Minor is one of six essential scales for ALL ukulele players.
One octave scale fingering solutions for strings four and three and any finger with the Aeolian scale chords are covered in all keys. Sample chord progressions for practice are included.
Tunings: C with low or high G - (GCEA or gCEA).
Book includes four studio recorded backing tracks for exploring the Aeolian scales in the book.
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ISBN-13: 978-1-60321-025-6 Published: November 2009 Pages 38
QuickStart Scale Fingerings for Ukulele, C Tuning - Ionian Scale
The Ionian or Major is one of six essential scales for ALL ukulele players.
One octave scale fingering solutions for strings four and three and any finger with the Ionian scale chords are covered in all keys. Sample chord progressions for practice are included.
Tunings: C with low or high G - (GCEA or gCEA).
This book includes four studio recorded backing tracks for exploring the scale and improvisation in a variety of settings. Tracks are also great for practicing your chords against.
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ISBN-13: 978-1-60321-029-4 Published: November 2009 Pages 38
QuickStart Scale Fingerings for Ukulele, C Tuning - Diminished Scale
The Diminished scale is a traditional scale used in a wide variety of music. This traditional scale is covered in all keys with one octave scale fingerings starting on any finger.
Tunings: C with low or high G - (GCEA or gCEA).
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ISBN-13: 978-1-60321-030-0 Published: November 2009 Pages 38
QuickStart Scale Fingerings for Ukulele, C Tuning - WholeTone Scale
The Whole Tone scale is a traditional scale used in a wide variety of music. This traditional scale is covered in all keys with one octave scale fingerings starting on any finger.
Tunings: C with low or high G - (GCEA or gCEA).
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ISBN-13: 978-1-60321-031-7 Published: November 2009 Pages 38
Individual Arpeggio PDF eBook Downloads
QuickStart Arpeggio Fingerings for Ukulele, C Tuning - Major Triad
Scale Arpeggio Fingerings for Ukulele - Major Triad is a concise, well organized book ideal for any ukulele player beginning to explore the ukulele's full potential as a musical instrument. Arpeggio Fingerings for Ukulele - Triads keeps a sharp focus on essential arpeggios and their fingerings. All material is covered in every key.
Tunings: C with low or high G - (GCEA or gCEA).
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ISBN-13: 978-1-60321-033-1 Published: November 2009 Pages 38
Bass Guitar
QuickStart Scale Fingerings for Bass Guitar - Blues Scale
The Blues or Minor Pentatonic scale is an essential scale for every contemporary musicians and bass player.
One octave scale fingering solutions with the blues scale chords are covered in all keys. Sample chord progressions for practice are included
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ISBN-13: 978-1-60321-051-5 Published: March 2010 Pages 38
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The Advanced Guide to Guitar Chords - Volume I
Commonly referred to as "jazz" chords. The Advanced Guide to Guitar Chords Series provides detailed information on voicing 4-part chords.
Beyond learning open and barre chords, most guitarists struggle with advanced chords. Commonly called jazz chords, these more sophisticated voicings find a wide use in all forms of music.
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ISBN-13: 978-0-9714044-3-4 Published: January 2004 Pages 68
The Advanced Guide to Guitar Chords - Volume II
Commonly referred to as "jazz" chords. The Advanced Guide to Guitar Chords Series provides detailed information on voicing 4-part chords.
Beyond learning open and barre chords, most guitarists struggle with advanced chords. Commonly called jazz chords, these more sophisticated voicings find a wide use in all forms of music.
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ISBN-13: 978-1-60321-003-4 Published: January 2004 Pages 68
The Advanced Guide to Guitar Chords - Volume III
Commonly referred to as "jazz" chords. The Advanced Guide to Guitar Chords Series provides detailed information on voicing 4-part chords.
Beyond learning open and barre chords, most guitarists struggle with advanced chords. Commonly called jazz chords, these more sophisticated voicings find a wide use in all forms of music.
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ISBN-13: 978-1-60321-002-7 Published: January 2004 Pages 52
The Advanced Guide to Chord Progressions for Guitar - Volume I
Common chord progressions and chord sequences.
Volume I of The Advanced Guide to Chord Progressions for Guitar features the principles of voice leading applied to chord progressions. These principles are explained using chords from volume I of The Advanced Guide to Guitar Chords. Chapters with common major and minor full diatonic, partial diatonic and chromatic chord progressions are also included to further explore voice leading.
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ISBN-13: 978-1-60321-004-1 Published: March 2002 Pages 82
The Advanced Guide to Blues Chord Progressions for Guitar - Volume I
Volume I cover the keys of C, F & Bb. The key of C includes detailed accompanying text explaining the principles behind each progression.
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ISBN-13: 978-1-60321-005-8 Published: March 2004 Pages 65
The Advanced Guide to Blues Chord Progressions for Guitar - Volume II
Volume II cover the keys of E, A, D & G. The key of E includes detailed accompanying text explaining the principles behind each progression.
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ISBN-13: 978-1-60321-006-5 Published: March 2004 Pages 65
A Guide to Guitar Chords
Covers basic guitar chords for beginning to intermediate students.
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ISBN-13: 978-1-60321-035-5 Published: December 2004 Pages 58
Daily Practice Material for the Contemporary Guitarist
Scales, intervals and sequences for daily practice for guitar.
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ISBN-13: 978-1-60321-009-6 Published: March 2004 Pages 68
QuickStart Scale Fingerings for Lead Guitar - Volume I
Six essential scales for Gutiar. Blues, Pentatonic, Dorian, Mixolydian, Aeolian and Ionian scales are covered in all keys with one octave scale fingerings starting on any finger.
The QuickStart series of scale fingering books are available in a variety of tunings for ukulele, guitar and bass guitar.
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ISBN-13: 978-0-9714044-0-3 Published: June 2000 Pages 160
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Harmonic Analysis for Scale Selection and Chord Substitution
Harmonic Analysis is the understanding of the functional sequence of chords. It is the process used to analyze the harmonic structure of a progression, song or composition. This analysis is then used to make scale selections for improvisation and chord substitution.
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ISBN-13: 978-0-9714044-2-7 Published: January 2003 Pages 90
Daily Practice Material for the Contemporary Musician
Scales, intervals and sequences for daily practice for musicians.
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ISBN-13: 978-1-60321-011-9 Published: July 2007 Pages 74
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