The Really Easy series returns to put some musical presents in your stocking. The Bumper Christmas Book contains easy ukulele arrangements of 45 Christmas favourites, from carols to contemporary anthems, from Slade to Silent Night, from Paul McCartney to O Christmas Tree. Each piece is accompanied by background notes alongside performance hints and tips, making this the perfect title for beginners hoping to improve their ukulele playing and impress their folks over the holidays, as well as simply for those looking to extend their repertoire with some festive favourites. An integrated Spotify playlist within the digital edition also allows you to hear each of the songs before you begin, allowing anyone to jump right in and become a master. The songs included are: - A Spaceman Came Travelling [Chris de Burgh] - A Winter’s Tale [David Essex] - All I Want For Christmas Is You [Mariah Carey] - Angels From The Realms Of Glory [Traditional] - Away In A Manger [Traditional] - Blue Christmas [Elvis Presley] - The Coventry Carol [Traditional] - Deck The Halls [Traditional] - Ding Dong! Merrily On High [Traditional] - Fairytale Of New York [The Pogues feat. Kirsty MacColl] - The First Nowell [Traditional] - God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen [Traditional] - Good King Wenceslas [Traditional] - Happy Xmas (War Is Over) [John & Yoko and The Plastic Ono Band] - Hark! The Herald Angels Sing [Traditional] - The Holly And The Ivy [Traditional] - I Believe In Father Christmas [Greg Lake] - I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus [Jimmy Boyd] - I Saw Three Ships [Traditional] - I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day [Wizzard] - In The Bleak Midwinter [Traditional] - Jingle Bell Rock [Bobby Helms] - Jingle Bells [Traditional]- - Joy To The World [Traditional] - Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! [Frank Sinatra] - Lonely This Christmas [Mud] - Merry Xmas Everybody [Slade] - O Christmas Tree (O Tannenbaum) [Traditional] - O Come, All Ye Faithful [Traditional] - O Little Town Of Bethlehem [Traditional] - Once In Royal David’s City [Traditional] - Please Come Home For Christmas [The Eagles] - Santa Baby [Eartha Kitt] - Silent Night [Traditional] - Step Into Christmas [Elton John] - Stop The Cavalry [Jona Lewie] - The Twelve Days Of Christmas [Traditional] - (There’s No Place Like) Home For The Holidays [Perry Como] - Unto Us A Boy Is Born [Traditional] - We Three Kings Of Orient Are [Traditional] - We Wish You A Merry Christmas [Traditional] - While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks [Traditional] - White Christmas [Bing Crosby] - Winter Wonderland [Perry Como] - Wonderful Christmastime [Paul McCartney]

The Ukulele From The Beginning Bumper Songbook is fantastic collection of over 60 favourite songs, combining the first two Ukulele From The Beginning songbooks with the Christmas Songbook from the same series. Every song in this collection has been specially selected and arranged for those younger Ukulele players - around primary school age to early secondary school age. All of these songs will be well-known to most, so everything learned so far will be put into a fun and familiar context. Classically simple and timeless songs like Danny Boy and Swing Low, Sweet Chariot will be a joy to hear and play, as well as traditional melodies like Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star and Scarborough Fair getting young Uke beginners playing straight away. As well as these traditional tunes, some festive favourites have also been included for that particular time of year when some seasonal songs are required. Christmas classics like Away In A Manger, Jingle Bells and O Come, All Ye Faithful are sure to get you in the seasonal spirit. This Bumper Songbook has been compiled so that each song uses only the chords taught in the Ukulele From The Beginning Books 1 & 2. This makes the songbook the perfect partner for pupils working through that course, but also a great one for anyone learning the Ukulele who wants some simple tunes to learn and play. All of the songs in the Ukulele From The Beginning Bumper Songbook have been simplified and annotated with easy chord diagrams, strumming and picking patterns. Designed to be extremely accessible, this book will have you playing and singing along in no time at all.

While other books get caught up in the novelty of the ukulele-how to accessorize them, who the best ukulele players are, etc.-this book covers in crystal clear detail everything beginners need to know to enjoy playing this tiny, four-stringed instrument. From strumming and finger picking to playing different genres and playing as part of a group, this book covers all the bases. And it includes a rich audio CD complete with music samples and ukulele exercises.

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SONGS INCLUDE: The A Team (Ed Sheeran); Chasing Pavements (Adele), Counting Stars (OneRepublic); Creep (Radiohead); Get Lucky (Daft Punk); Happy (Pharrell Williams); Ho Hey (The Lumineers); How Long Will I Love You (Ellie Goulding); Jolene (Dolly Parton); Pompeii (Bastille); Royals (Lorde); Scarborough Fair (Traditional); Smile (Lily Allen); Sugar Man (Rodriguez); Video Games (Lana Del Rey); Viva La Vida (Coldplay); Wake Me Up (Avicii). Plus 84 more.

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Learn to Play 21 Easy Ukulele Christmas Songs (before Santa slides down your chimney) Beginner-friendly "21 Easy Ukulele Songs for Christmas" may be the easiest way to learn, play and master heart-warming Christmas songs on the ukulele. Here's why... This is not just a book of songs. The authors teach you how to play them in the book and via free online videos included with your purchase. All songs are arranged in order from easiest to hardest, starting with great-sounding 2-chord songs you can learn in minutes. Diagrams and photos of finger placement for all chords eliminate frustration (see page 9). All songs include lyrics and both musical and tab notation. Don't read music? Difficulty with chords? Simply follow the tabs and play melody. The authors make it as easy as pumpkin pie! Here's what customer Arlene Kennedy writes: "... I LOVE the tabs. I am not too great at chords. My 72 year old fingers are not co-operating. I did the 'tab' and it works fine for me. I also have a terrible singing voice. Now I can play a song using melody instead of chords..." You'll be learning from the award-winning musicians and music teacher duo who authored the best-selling book 21 Songs in 6 Days... and developed a popular ukulele teaching curriculum used by thousands of students. FREE BONUS VIDEOS: your purchase includes online video instructions for all 21 songs, so you can hear the songs and see how to play them. Page 8 includes directions for activating your free membership at ukulele.io. In no time, you'll be filling your home with nostalgic Christmas favorites, including: Jingle Bells Up on the Housetop Away in a Manger Silent Night Jolly Old Saint Nicholas Deck the Halls We Three Kings And 14 more seasonal treasures Click the book cover above to "Look inside" for all 21 songs. 21 Easy Ukulele Songs for Christmas Also Teaches You: How to read tablature (tabs) - even if you've never played before, this book is all you need to play beautiful Christmas songs, quickly and easily. How to perform easy or elaborate strumming patterns for each song to suit your skill level and add interesting variety. How to fingerpick and use simple techniques to create different sounds to add your own flair to your Christmas songs How to play duets with a friend or family member for a richer-sounding arrangement (perfect for caroling at home or around the neighborhood). Plus a brief history of each song, a glossary of terms, and more. It's never been easier to learn, play and master some of the greatest Christmas songs ever written. You'll be ready to impress and entertain your friends and family this Christmas and for many more to come. Grab your copy of 21 Easy Ukulele Songs for Christmas todayand have yourself a merry little Christmas day!