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Bow, Lorraine – Davis, Alex: Ukulele Basics

sheet music

Setting: Ukelele
Genre: Method, Tutor
Length: 40 pages
Published: May 28, 2012
Publisher: Faber Music
Item number: 0571535887
ISMN: 9780571535880
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.
Detailed lesson plans for selected songs can be found below

Contents

1.
The Strings Song
2.
Strum Song
3.
See my C!
4.
Row, Row, Row Your Boat
5.
A Sailor Went to Sea
6.
Drunken Sailor (2 versions)
7.
Sail Us Away
8.
Hot Cross Buns
9.
Frere Jacques (2 versions)
10.
London Bridge is Falling Down
11.
I Can Play My Ukulele
12.
Time To Strum!
13.
He’s Got The Whole World in His Hands
14.
Swing Low
15.
When the Saints Go Marching In
16.
I’m Gonna Sing
17.
Blue Moon
18.
Banana Boat Song
19.
How Much Is That Doggie In The Window
20.
Daisy Bell
21.
Clementine
22.
I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)
23.
Creepy Fingers!
24.
Scale the Ladder
25.
The Ukulele Alphabet

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