Series: Alfred's Basic Method
Paperback: 64 pages
Publisher: Alfred Music (December 25, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0739073532
ISBN-13: 978-0739073537
Product Dimensions: 0.5 x 8.8 x 11.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
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The music store where I take guitar lessons recently introduced the economy line of Lanikai ukuleles. About three months ago, I bought one and began taking it to my guitar lesson from time to time for a change of pace. Since the Lanikai LU-21C Concert Ukulele I bought is compact and small enough to fit in an commuter airline overhead compartment, it makes a very suitable practice companion for extended overseas trips. I began looking around for ukulele tutorials and songbooks and was shocked to discover the emptiness of the field. Whereas there are thousands of titles for first-time guitar players, there are barely a couple dozen for first time ukulele players. Most tutorial writers come into the ukulele after learning guitar and as a result, they assume a first time player will pick up the skills and techniques for playing ukulele as easily as they did. Although there are a few decent guides that are available only in Hawaii, first-time ukulele books are hard to find in bookstores, music stores, and even at .com.I bought this particular package because it contained both a CD and a DVD. I was pleased to discover that all three items are clear, well-presented, and easy to use. There is no better resource for a new player that I have found anywhere, except perhaps the Hal Leonard books. Still, that means there are only two textbook series for new players that are worth buying, and currently the Hal Leonard books are not available with both a DVD and a CD.
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