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There's an entire section of the site dedicated to learning songs.
go to Play Along section of Songs...
Jam tracks, play-alongs and the old music minus one records are great tool for learning.
Music Minus One is a company that produces sheet music that comes with compact discs where the work is recorded without the soloist part (eg. Rachmaninoff's third piano concerto without piano). This can be used for practice. There is also a second version on the CD, where the tempo is 20% reduced. This company, in existence since 1950, is headed today by Irv Kratka, its founder, and a vigorous 82 year old fan of music.
Hard Copy Book: $9.95
PDF Download: $4.95
Reading music is not as hard as one might think. It may be new and unfamiliar but is not hard when you have a proper plan of attack.
Reading music on the ukulele is easier than reading music on guitar or piano. There are only four strings with a smaller range of possible notes.
Music in the key of C with all natural notes, no flats or sharps is pretty easy to play in open position on a ukulele. This would be the same as playing the white keys of a piano.
Standard music notation has been the Lingua Franco of musicians, both professionals and hobbyists for many centuries.
Reading standard music notation opens you up to vast world of published music.
Reading simple melodies in open position is the first step to reading music on the uke.
Content is always being added and updated. So check-in often. Thanks, Curt
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