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.

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.

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.

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]

(Ukulele). An amazing collection of 50 accessible, must-know favorites for the beginner who's learned enough to feel ready to step into songbooks! This book features melody, lyrics, and chord diagrams. Includes: Amazing Grace * Both Sides Now * Edelweiss * The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy) * Hallelujah * Hey, Soul Sister * I Walk the Line * I'd like to Teach the World to Sing * I'm Yours * Mack the Knife * Over the Rainbow * Peaceful Easy Feeling * Puff the Magic Dragon * The Rainbow Connection * Riptide * Singin' in the Rain * Take Me Home, Country Roads * This Land Is Your Land * We Are the World * You Are My Sunshine * and many more.

While the 'ukulele is enjoying a well-deserved renaissance on the mainland, in the land of its birth, it has never gone out of style. Hawaiians took to the jumping flea right from the start, creating music of stunning beauty and versatility. Now intermediate players can learn to play lovely finger style solo arrangements of classic Hawaiian songs, folk songs, standards–even a few pieces from the classical guitar repertoire.The book offers 27 arrangements from around the world written in standard notation and tablature playable on any 'ukulele. Songs are grouped according to level of difficulty, starting with simple arrangements well within the grasp of dedicated beginners and intermediate players and leading through more challenging songs featuring unusual chord voicings, inversions up the neck, tricky fingerings and all the fun stuff the author could muster. to aid the student, the companion CD includes all of the songs taught. Includes chord charts, inversion studies, introductory material on finger-picking and making the transition from strumming to melodic playing.

Features over 30 classic songs to strum and sing, specially arranged for the ukulele. This title includes lyrics, strumming patterns and ukulele chord diagrams.