The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Playing The Ukulele
Whether you want to learn to play a few simple melodies or jam with other musicians, this guide gives you the surest path to success. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Playing The Ukulele starts with the basics—the parts of the ukulele and how to tune—and offers step-by-step lessons for strumming and finger-picking styles. Tips and tutorials will help you learn to change chords smoothly and perfect your rhythm. The book also covers more advanced tricks and techniques like syncopation, rolling arpeggios, double stops, hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides, and bends. An audio CD contains 100 listen and learn exercises.
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Playing the Ukulele, by David Hodge, Alpha Books, Indianapolis, IN.