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Overview
The Hal Leonard Ukulele Method Book 1 Plus Chord Finder is a comprehensive beginner method by Lil' Rev and Chad Johnson, designed to take new players from the fundamentals of ukulele playing to reading music, playing melodies, forming chords and developing strumming skills.
Alongside the step-by-step method, this edition includes a convenient Chord Finder with more than 1,000 ukulele chords, giving students a useful reference as they progress beyond the basic lessons. The current edition also includes 46 online audio tracks for demonstration and play-along practice.
Key Features
Comprehensive beginner ukulele method
Step-by-step introduction to playing and reading music
Covers tuning, playing position, melodies, chords and strumming
Introduces scales, tremolo, music notation and tablature
Covers a variety of musical styles
Includes a Chord Finder with 1,000+ ukulele chords
46 online audio tracks for demonstration and play-along practice
Audio can be streamed or downloaded using the access code
Includes PLAYBACK+, allowing users to slow down audio without changing pitch, loop sections, change keys and adjust left/right panning
Featured Repertoire
The method uses familiar melodies and songs to help beginners apply the techniques they learn, including:
Frère Jacques
Mary Had a Little Lamb
Go Tell Aunt Rhody
Ode to Joy
Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
Oh! Susanna
Aura Lee
Amazing Grace
Clementine
Skip to My Lou
Merrily We Roll Along
She'll Be Coming Round the Mountain
The repertoire provides practical opportunities to combine melody playing, rhythm, chords and strumming.
What Students Will Develop
Students will develop:
Correct playing position and basic ukulele technique
Tuning and familiarity with the instrument
Reading standard notation and ukulele TAB
Melody playing on individual strings
Basic chord shapes and chord changes
Strumming patterns and rhythmic accuracy
Major scales and basic scale patterns
Tremolo and roll-style techniques
Coordination between left and right hands
Ability to practise independently using audio examples
Technical Exercises
The method progressively introduces:
Individual string notes
C Major scale
High D and high E
Eighth-note rhythms
G, F and E minor chord families
3/4 time
Key signatures and F Major
Single Roll Stroke
Tremolo
Chord changes and accompanying strumming patterns
Music notation and TAB
The accompanying Chord Finder provides a broader reference beyond the chords introduced in the lessons.
Product Details
Brand: Hal Leonard
Series: Hal Leonard Ukulele Method
Instrument: Ukulele
Level: Beginner
Book: Book 1 + Chord Finder
Authors: Lil' Rev & Chad Johnson
Publisher: Hal Leonard
Pages: 144
Includes: Online Audio Access
Audio: 46 tracks with demonstration and play-along material
Overview
The Hal Leonard Ukulele Method Book 1 Plus Chord Finder is a comprehensive beginner method by Lil' Rev and Chad Johnson, designed to take new players from the fundamentals of ukulele playing to reading music, playing melodies, forming chords and developing strumming skills.
Alongside the step-by-step method, this edition includes a convenient Chord Finder with more than 1,000 ukulele chords, giving students a useful reference as they progress beyond the basic lessons. The current edition also includes 46 online audio tracks for demonstration and play-along practice.
Key Features
Comprehensive beginner ukulele method
Step-by-step introduction to playing and reading music
Covers tuning, playing position, melodies, chords and strumming
Introduces scales, tremolo, music notation and tablature
Covers a variety of musical styles
Includes a Chord Finder with 1,000+ ukulele chords
46 online audio tracks for demonstration and play-along practice
Audio can be streamed or downloaded using the access code
Includes PLAYBACK+, allowing users to slow down audio without changing pitch, loop sections, change keys and adjust left/right panning
Featured Repertoire
The method uses familiar melodies and songs to help beginners apply the techniques they learn, including:
Frère Jacques
Mary Had a Little Lamb
Go Tell Aunt Rhody
Ode to Joy
Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
Oh! Susanna
Aura Lee
Amazing Grace
Clementine
Skip to My Lou
Merrily We Roll Along
She'll Be Coming Round the Mountain
The repertoire provides practical opportunities to combine melody playing, rhythm, chords and strumming.
What Students Will Develop
Students will develop:
Correct playing position and basic ukulele technique
Tuning and familiarity with the instrument
Reading standard notation and ukulele TAB
Melody playing on individual strings
Basic chord shapes and chord changes
Strumming patterns and rhythmic accuracy
Major scales and basic scale patterns
Tremolo and roll-style techniques
Coordination between left and right hands
Ability to practise independently using audio examples
Technical Exercises
The method progressively introduces:
Individual string notes
C Major scale
High D and high E
Eighth-note rhythms
G, F and E minor chord families
3/4 time
Key signatures and F Major
Single Roll Stroke
Tremolo
Chord changes and accompanying strumming patterns
Music notation and TAB
The accompanying Chord Finder provides a broader reference beyond the chords introduced in the lessons.
Product Details
Brand: Hal Leonard
Series: Hal Leonard Ukulele Method
Instrument: Ukulele
Level: Beginner
Book: Book 1 + Chord Finder
Authors: Lil' Rev & Chad Johnson
Publisher: Hal Leonard
Pages: 144
Includes: Online Audio Access
Audio: 46 tracks with demonstration and play-along material
