Series: Ukulele Chord Songbook
Paperback: 152 pages
Publisher: Hal Leonard (April 1, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1458410994
ISBN-13: 978-1458410993
Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 0.4 x 9 inches
Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
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Playing songs for my kids was the motivation I needed to practice my guitar skills. I transferred this logic to the ukulele, which I've been playing along with this song book. It has the chord shapes on the page which makes this a no-brainer for the beginner. The songs and chord changes are easy enough.
Great selection of kids songs, easily understood by a novice like myself. It's the only way I'd be motivated to learn the uke is if I learned it for my kids! They love the songs. Tip: get it rebound at the office store and make it spiral bound, it's much easier to flip through the pages and play, it only costs a few dollars to rebind the book.
Lots of popular songs. The only thing I don't like is that there is no melody line and they only give you the chord tabs at the beginning of the song.....not so helpful if you're just learning to play ukulele.
I like it, wish I knew what the ukulele was supposed to sound like. I need lessons. I thought I could teach myself with all the good books out there. So, it's not the book's fault that I'm clueless? I think it would be a great book to start with.
I guess this anthology is alright, but I wonder sometimes about the selection---what was chosen and what was omitted. I wanted a lot more kindergarten songs. There are just tons that are being ignored (How much is that doggie in the window?) It is a handy size, but a bit stiff to keep open with something to hold it down. I guess it will get more pliable as we use it. I don't mind chord or words. Also, gives a notion of the tune and all the chords that will be used in the song. This is good. For some of the more upper elementary selections I'm going to have to go online to fine them.
This book is a great resource - I have a kids gig soon! However, it needed an edit! There are a few times when the chord charts are just wrong, or the lead notes are wrong. I am glad I bought it, but I have to do my own re-edit on a few songs.
For an easy songbook, needs more info such as measures. It would help a beginner as opposed to just chords. Very basic and needs adjustments by an actual songwriter for accuracy. Otherwise, they are fun songs and the lyrics are there.
This is an excellent collection of songs that kids know. Generally these songs are pretty easy to play, so if you get stuck babysitting and you have your uke and you get real sick of the kid binge watching some g-d awful cartoon, turn off the tube and use this book for a little singalong. also good for family campfires and the such.
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