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The Ukulele Handbook by Gavin Pretor-Pinney, Tom Hodgkinson (Paperback, 2013)
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ISBN-13: 9781620402207, 978-1620402207. The Ukulele Handbook Author(s): Gavin Pretor-Pinney, Tom Hodgkinson. Studies & Exercises. Book [Softcover].
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The ukulele has gone from strength to strength in recent years, undergoing a massive resurgence. You can hear the uke all over the place, from trendster indie rock to top ten pop songs, from unshakeable TV ads to YouTube megahits. And this obsession shows no sign of abating - all over the country people are picking up a ukulele and starting to strum, at home, in classes and down at the pub. Schools are even replacing the faithful recorder with a jazzy, inexpensive uke. Famous idlers Gavin Pretor-Pinney and Tom Hodgkinson have spent hours idling away on their ukuleles to produce the ultimate uke handbook: an illustrated guide to its history crossed with a how-to guide and songbook. This is the book that will bring the underground movement into the mainstream. The first half of the book delves into the rich history of this eccentric little instrument, from its birth in Hawaii to its popularity across the world, with a timeline from 1879 to today and a ukulele hall of fame that includes George Formby, Hawaiian legend Israel Kamakawiwo'ole and YouTube ukulele superstar Jake Shimabukuro. Then on to the practicalities: the anatomy of the ukulele, which uke to buy, how to play it, how to strum, pick, read chord charts and tune the strings. Once you know all this, you can get playing the songbook, which includes a wide spread of songs from medieval lays and nursery rhymes to blues and rock 'n roll. Beautiful presentation and tab notation make reading the music easy, even for beginners. With the highest production values, a light touch and an irresistible instrument at centre stage, this book is a must-have for all aspiring Formbys.Product Identifiers
PublisherBloomsbury Publishing
ISBN-139781620402207
eBay Product ID (ePID)176998445
Product Key Features
Book TitleThe Ukulele Handbook
AuthorGavin Pretor-Pinney, Tom Hodgkinson
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
TopicMusic, Musical Instruments, Hobbies
Publication Year2013
Number of Pages144 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height216mm
Item Width169mm
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Title_AuthorGavin Pretor-Pinney, Tom Hodgkinson
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States
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- 21 Jan, 2021
An interesting introduction to a friendly instrument
Fascinating for ukulele enthusiastsVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
