Get Plucky With The Ukulele: A Quick And Easy Guide To All Things Uke
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| Rating | : | 4.15 (888 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1844037908 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-02-04 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Will Grove-White is a musician, composer, producer and original member of the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, which has been described as 'a national institution' by the Observer.
- No knowledge of music required - Clearly written and easy to understand - Full colour photographic illustrations - Chords to learn and songs to strum - Simple and advanced strumming techniques - Pull-out Chord Dictionary - Tips and tricks for writing your own songs - How to play in a group - Play along with the songs onlineAlso includes: - A complete history of the ukulele - Biographies of great uke players from past and present - Ukulele revelations about Jimi Hendrix, Neil Armstrong, Elvis Presley and moreReviews "Get Plucky With The Ukulele is just as much fun as taking a new uke out of its case, and even more informative." Philip Pullman "A jollier than usual teach yourself manual also an encyclopaedia-cum-history of 'all things uke'" The Oldie "As someone who seems to spend all my waking hours immersed in the ukulele, I learned much from this book. Beautifully presented and illustrated throughout Highly recommended." Got A Ukulele (Barry Maz) "Witty, informative and opinionated. Clearly written, beautifully designed, and chock-full of photos and illustrations, Get Plucky With the Ukulele is the perfect teach-yourself ukulele book for adults and children alike, and a must for anyone with an interest in the instrument. This all-encompassing guide to the ukulele is written by Will Grove-White, one of the world-renowned Ukulele Orchestra of Great Bri
* Ukulele Hunt (Al Wood) * As someone who seems to spend all my waking hours immersed in the ukulele, I learned much from this book. I heartily recommend picking up a copy. Definitely the best book on the ukulele I have ever read. * Lynn Barber * Witty, informative and opinionated. -- Philip Pullman . Beautifully presented and illustrated throughout Highly recommended. * Got a Ukulele (Barry Maz) * A jollier than usual teach yourself manual also an encyclopedia-cum-history of 'all things uke' * The Oldie * 'Get Plucky with the Ukulele' is just as much fun as taking a new uke out of its case, and even more informative
Dale Ray Thomas said It is amazing how popular this instrument is and how pluckers pluck. If you are looking for a book to learn how to play songs on a uke, buy a songbook. The "Jumpin' Jim" series is outstanding. Get Plucky covers in detail the history of the uke, famous players (pluckers), types of ukes, etc. It is a very interesting book, but I repeat it is more about t. This book will inspire your love of all things ukulele! Ukulele FriendsWill Grove-White's new book - GET PLUCKY WITH THE UKULELE is amazing. It arrived in my mailbox on Saturday and by Monday I had finished the first full read-through. I'm sure I will read it again and again. I highly recommend it. Will's love for the uke and great sense o. Will Grove-White's humo(u)r gives this wonderful book a sparkle most uke books lack Will Grove-White's humo(u)r gives this wonderful book a sparkle most uke books lack. This book will please pro players as much as those who've never plunked a note. Quick history, influential performers, techniques, and many more facets of the ukulele from an early member of the Ukule