{"product_id":"hal-leonard-ukulele-method-book-1-by-lil-rev-beginner-ukulele-lessons-chords-melody","title":"Hal Leonard Ukulele Method Book 1 by Lil' Rev Beginner Ukulele Lessons, Chords \u0026 Melody","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHal Leonard Ukulele Method Book 1 by Lil' Rev\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore than just chords. Learn to actually play the ukulele!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA brilliant place to start your ukulele journey, and a book you'll keep coming back to as your playing develops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you're learning ukulele, there's a good chance you'll start by learning a few chords and strumming along to your favourite songs. That's a great start, but there's so much more you can do with four strings!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's what makes the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHal Leonard Ukulele Method Book 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, written by acclaimed ukulele teacher and performer Lil' Rev, such a terrific learning resource.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnlike many beginner books that concentrate almost entirely on chords and strumming, this one takes a much broader approach. You'll learn how to play melodies, understand musical notation, explore scales and develop the skills to play actual tunes on your ukulele.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd it doesn't throw everything at you at once. It builds your knowledge step by step, making it a wonderfully comprehensive introduction to the instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy I recommend this book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI've used this book with many of my own students, and it's become my go-to teaching book when introducing children to the ukulele.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the things I particularly like is the attention given to melody playing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearning chords is important, but being able to pick out a melody opens up a whole new world of possibilities. You can play recognisable tunes, develop your musical understanding and eventually combine melody and chords to make your playing much more interesting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt also introduces standard musical notation alongside ukulele tablature, so you're not just learning where to put your fingers. You're learning to understand a little more about how music works.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's one of those books that really does cover all the bases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's inside?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's a lot packed into this book, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGetting started:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ukulele types, tuning and the fundamentals of playing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChord playing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Learn the chords you'll need to accompany songs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrumming:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Develop your rhythm and explore different playing styles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMelody playing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Learn to pick out tunes, rather than just strum along.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReading music:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e An introduction to standard musical notation and tablature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScales and tremolo:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Explore techniques that will help expand your playing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSongs and musical styles:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Put your new skills into practice with a variety of enjoyable music.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUkulele history:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Discover a little about the instrument you're learning to play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho is this book for?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete beginners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you've recently bought your first ukulele, this is a great book to help you get started on the right foot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlayers who want to do more than strum chords\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlready know a handful of chords? This book is an excellent way to start exploring melody playing, music reading and new techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChildren learning the ukulele\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's also a resource I've personally used with many young students. It provides a structured introduction to the instrument and introduces musical concepts along the way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA little about Lil' Rev\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLil' Rev is an accomplished ukulele performer, composer and educator who has built a reputation for sharing his love of the instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe regularly teaches workshops throughout the United States, helping players of all ages and abilities discover just how much they can do with a ukulele.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis experience as both a performer and teacher shines through in this method book.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy recommendation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are plenty of books that will teach you a few chords and get you strumming. There's nothing wrong with that, but I reckon you deserve to discover everything your ukulele can do.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the book I'd recommend if you want to build a solid foundation, understand music a little better and develop beyond simply strumming chords.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's a terrific learning resource, whether you're picking up the ukulele for the very first time or looking to take your playing in a new direction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ctable data-v-c4147186=\"\" class=\"encore-table single-product-information-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr data-v-c4147186=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-v-c4147186=\"\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-v-c4147186=\"\"\u003e695847\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-v-c4147186=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-v-c4147186=\"\"\u003eSupplier SKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-v-c4147186=\"\"\u003e695847\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-v-c4147186=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-v-c4147186=\"\"\u003eISBN 13\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-v-c4147186=\"\"\u003e9780634079863\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-v-c4147186=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-v-c4147186=\"\"\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-v-c4147186=\"\"\u003e073999735154\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-v-c4147186=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-v-c4147186=\"\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-v-c4147186=\"\"\u003e\u003ca data-v-c4147186=\"\" class=\"text-primary hover:underline\"\u003eHal Leonard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-v-c4147186=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-v-c4147186=\"\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-v-c4147186=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-v-c4147186=\"\"\u003e\u003ca data-v-c4147186=\"\" class=\"text-primary hover:underline\"\u003eGuitar \u0026amp; Fretted\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-v-c4147186=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-v-c4147186=\"\"\u003eInstrumentation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-v-c4147186=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-v-c4147186=\"\"\u003e\u003ca data-v-c4147186=\"\" class=\"text-primary hover:underline\"\u003eUkulele\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-v-c4147186=\"\" class=\"encore-table single-product-information-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr data-v-c4147186=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-v-c4147186=\"\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-v-c4147186=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-v-c4147186=\"\"\u003e\u003ca data-v-c4147186=\"\" class=\"text-primary hover:underline\"\u003eHal Leonard Ukulele Method\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-v-c4147186=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-v-c4147186=\"\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-v-c4147186=\"\"\u003e\u003ca data-v-c4147186=\"\" class=\"text-primary hover:underline\"\u003eUkulele TAB\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-v-c4147186=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-v-c4147186=\"\"\u003ePages\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-v-c4147186=\"\"\u003e48\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-v-c4147186=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-v-c4147186=\"\"\u003eCountry of manufacture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-v-c4147186=\"\"\u003eAU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Hal Leonard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42368582582405,"sku":"695847","price":34.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1203\/5334\/files\/UkuleleMethodBook1_1.jpg?v=1793762693","url":"https:\/\/ukuleletradingcoaustralia.com.au\/products\/hal-leonard-ukulele-method-book-1-by-lil-rev-beginner-ukulele-lessons-chords-melody","provider":"Ukulele Trading Co Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}