Ruthie: I am a ukelele beginner. I don't really know a thing and can only remember 4 chords and even I can play most of the songs in this book. This Christmas we had a fun sing along after just a bit of practice. The book is easy to follow and the arrangements of classic songs are mostly good and sound right. It warmed my heart to have the kids belting out Jingle Bells as I strummed along. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another book from these authors since they shine at creating accessible arrangements with clear instructions.
United States on Jan 03, 2024
Carol: Good book, easy to understand with a great range of songs in it.
United Kingdom on Jan 03, 2024
Julie: I bought this for the Christmas season to learn ukulele. I didn't understand that this book is third in a series of 6 until after I received it. But, I play other instruments, so it worked out. The videos are okay, but I would rather the instructor not have such a loud voice when singing along. For me, it just causes a distraction.
United States on Dec 05, 2023
annieb: This book comes with online lessons and other assistance for getting started. You will be playing your favorite Christmas songs with the first lesson, as it introduces you to chords and fingering the melody. I'm 76 and learning to play my first ukulele!
United States on Nov 20, 2023
Amazon Customer: I would highly recommend
Canada on Nov 17, 2023
JOHN LANCE: This book is a delight for ukulele beginners.The information is clear and concise.
The tutorial videos are a joy to watch.
What a Christmas present for any level of player.
Thank you Jenny and Rebecca.
John Lance
United Kingdom on Oct 21, 2022
Paulo Matos: Just returned mine
Germany on Nov 11, 2020
M.J.Harding: Excactly what I wanted
Australia on Sep 26, 2019
review: I finished a dissertation recently (this will be relevant).
To get through that process, I had to learn lots and lots of facts simply to demonstrate that I learned them -- because it was supposedly good for me or proved that I was an accomplished student.
When I got done, I wanted to do something for FUN. This book is fun in part because you play real songs right off the bat. It's also fun because you learn from real people who seem like they could live next door. The tone of the writing in the book and also the videos that you can watch (and more importantly, play along with, which is the whole point) are polished but not so perfectionistic as to feel remote.
I have picked up a number of instruments over the years and was "taught" piano as a child by a relative who is a piano teacher. I have often used Hal Leonard method books (guitar method, piano method, ukulele method, etc.) and sometimes Mel Bay or other titles. They feel official and one puts in time learning the mechanics of something. It's not that I mean to make light of that because I have learned SOMETHING (I think) from books of that type. Still, it feels a bit as though I have to pay my dues or somehow suffer...
United States on Apr 20, 2018
| 21 Beginner-Friendly Ukulele Christmas Songs for a Festive Holiday Season | Willie Nelson's Reflections on Life in America | Uncover the Inspiring Journey of the Trapp Family Singers | |
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| Sale off | $13 OFF | $1 OFF | |
| Total Reviews | 40 reviews | 92 reviews | 45 reviews |
| Best Sellers Rank | #19 in Ukulele Songbooks#28 in Ukuleles #758 in Music Instruction & Study | #112 in Country & Folk Composer Biographies#116 in Country Music #1,912 in Actor & Entertainer Biographies | #91 in Religious Leader Biographies #267 in Actor & Entertainer Biographies #958 in Memoirs |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1518681554 | 978-0785241546 | |
| Ukuleles (Books) | Ukuleles | ||
| Paperback | 107 pages | ||
| Language | English | English | |
| Ukulele Songbooks | Ukulele Songbooks | ||
| ISBN-10 | 1518681557 | 078524154X | |
| Item Weight | 9.5 ounces | 2.31 pounds | |
| Dimensions | 8.5 x 0.25 x 11 inches | 5.2 x 0.95 x 8.3 inches | |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7/5 stars of 1,196 ratings | 4.8/5 stars of 1,509 ratings | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,654 ratings var dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction; P.when.execute { if { dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction = true; A.declarative { if { ue.count || 0) + 1); } } ); } }); P.when.execute { A.declarative{ if { ue.count || 0) + 1); } }); }); |
| Music Instruction & Study (Books) | Music Instruction & Study | ||
| Publisher | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform | Harper Horizon; First Edition |
United States on Jan 10, 2024