Learn from the Best. Play with Confidence.
The Hal Leonard Ukulele Method is your perfect first step into the joyful world of ukulele, brought to you by Hal Leonard – the most trusted name in music education. Written by celebrated performer, educator, and ukulele ambassador Lil' Rev, this inspiring method offers a clear and engaging path for beginners of all ages.
With Lil' Rev's signature warmth and expertise, you'll master everything from tuning and strumming to reading music and playing melodies. Explore a wide range of musical styles while learning chords, scales, tremolo, and much more – all supported by the high-quality instruction Hal Leonard is known for.
Whether you're teaching yourself or working with a teacher, this method makes learning ukulele feel fun, achievable, and deeply rewarding. Start your musical journey with a guide you can trust–and a method that's helped countless players make music with heart.
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Building Blocks of Music
Are you interested in learning the ukulele? Did you recently purchase that cool uke you've been eyeing? Or maybe you're a music teacher looking for a comprehensive course to help students get started? You're in the right place! Essential Elements for Ukulele – Method Book 1 is an excellent place to start. This educational method book gradually introduces new concepts in a clear format, followed by effective reinforcement exercises. Designed for beginners, this music book is a creative approach that enhances students' understanding while making learning fun.
Enable Learning & Spark Creativity
The Essential Elements books are reliable resources utilized by music educators for classroom instruction and private lessons. Beginner ukulele players will find the tools they need to develop a foundation of basic skills and musical concepts they can apply to any instrument. The EE series includes traditional workbook pages and features such as cross-curricular activities, quizzes, familiar songs, basic improvisation, and more. Concepts covered in Book 1 include: chord strumming skills; teaching students HOW to practice; note reading exercises; “chord challenges” to learn how to figure out chord progressions; tab reading; and more.
Popular Music Provides Instant Motivation
The Essential Elements method uses popular songs to reinforce concepts and motivate students to keep learning. Book 1 includes such hits as: All My Loving • Hound Dog • Jambalaya (On the Bayou) • La Bamba • The Lion Sleeps Tonight • Rainbow Connection • Stand by Me • Take Me Out to the Ball Game • You Are My Sunshine • and more!
Audio Access Included
Whether you're just beginning your musical journey, or strengthening your foundational knowledge, the Essential Elements for Ukulele method books follow a practical and proven approach to learning. This edition includes a unique access code to quality demonstration and backing tracks online–available for download or streaming. The accompanying online audio is enhanced with Playback+ tools that let you loop sections, adjust tempo and pitch, and tailor your practice experience.
Start your musical journey with a method you can trust!
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Strum a different song every day with easy arrangements of 365 of your favorite songs in one big songbook! The Daily Ukulele features ukulele arrangements with melody, lyrics and uke chord grids and are in ukulele-friendly keys that are particularly suited for groups of one to one hundred to play and sing. Includes favorites by the Beatles, Beach Boys and Bob Dylan, folk songs, pop songs, kids' songs, Christmas carols and Broadway and Hollywood tunes, all with a spiral binding for ease of use. Also features a Tips & Techniques section, chord chart, and vintage ukulele-themed photos and art throughout. The Daily Ukulele offers ukulele fun all year long!
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Learn from the Best. Play with Confidence.
The Hal Leonard Ukulele Method is your perfect first step into the joyful world of ukulele, brought to you by Hal Leonard – the most trusted name in music education. Written by celebrated performer, educator, and ukulele ambassador Lil' Rev, this inspiring method offers a clear and engaging path for beginners of all ages.
With Lil' Rev's signature warmth and expertise, you'll master everything from tuning and strumming to reading music and playing melodies. Explore a wide range of musical styles while learning chords, scales, tremolo, and much more – all supported by the high-quality instruction Hal Leonard is known for.
This edition includes 46 audio tracks of songs for demonstration and play along available for download or streaming using the unique access code printed inside the book. The PLAYBACK+ multi-functional audio player allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.
Whether you're teaching yourself or working with a teacher, this method makes learning ukulele feel fun, achievable, and deeply rewarding. Start your musical journey with a guide you can trust–and a method that's helped countless players make music with heart.
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| List | $14.99 |
Building Blocks of Music
Are you interested in learning the ukulele? Did you recently purchase that cool uke you've been eyeing? Or maybe you're a music teacher looking for a comprehensive course to help students get started? You're in the right place! Essential Elements for Ukulele – Method Book 1 is an excellent place to start. This educational method book gradually introduces new concepts in a clear format, followed by effective reinforcement exercises. Designed for beginners, this music book is a creative approach that enhances students' understanding while making learning fun.
Enable Learning & Spark Creativity
The Essential Elements books are reliable resources utilized by music educators for classroom instruction and private lessons. Beginner ukulele players will find the tools they need to develop a foundation of basic skills and musical concepts they can apply to any instrument. The EE series includes traditional workbook pages and features such as cross-curricular activities, quizzes, familiar songs, basic improvisation, and more. Concepts covered in Book 1 include: chord strumming skills; teaching students HOW to practice; note reading exercises; “chord challenges” to learn how to figure out chord progressions; tab reading; and more.
Popular Music Provides Instant Motivation
The Essential Elements method uses popular songs to reinforce concepts and motivate students to keep learning. Book 1 includes such hits as: All My Loving • Hound Dog • Jambalaya (On the Bayou) • La Bamba • The Lion Sleeps Tonight • Rainbow Connection • Stand by Me • Take Me Out to the Ball Game • You Are My Sunshine • and more!
Start your musical journey with a method you can trust!
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| List | $14.99 |
Learn from the Best. Play with Confidence.
The Hal Leonard Ukulele Method Book 2 is your perfect second step into the joyful world of ukulele, brought to you by Hal Leonard – the most trusted name in music education. Written by celebrated performer, educator, and ukulele ambassador Lil' Rev, this inspiring method offers a clear and engaging path for beginners of all ages.
With Lil' Rev's signature warmth and expertise, you'll master everything from tuning and strumming to reading music and playing melodies. Book 2 picks up where Book 1 left off, providing a wide range of musical styles while learning chords, scales, tremolo, and much more – all supported by the high-quality instruction Hal Leonard is known for.
Whether you're teaching yourself or working with a teacher, this method makes learning ukulele feel fun, achievable, and deeply rewarding. Start your musical journey with a guide you can trust–and a method that's helped countless players make music with heart.
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| List | $9.99 |
Ukulele for Kids is a fun, easy course that teaches children to play ukulele faster than ever before. Popular songs such as “Yellow Submarine,” “The Hokey Pokey,” “This Land Is Your Land,” “Rock Around the Clock,” “You Are My Sunshine” and “Barbara Ann” keep kids motivated, and the clean, simple page layouts ensure their attention remains focused on one concept at a time. The method can be used in combination with a teacher or parent. The accompanying online audio contains tracks for demonstration and play-along. Lessons include: selecting your uke; parts of the uke; holding the uke; hand position; reading music notation and counting; notes on the strings; C, F, C7, Am, G, B-flat, and Gm chords; strumming and picking; and more!
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This handy booklet covers 120 of the most commonly used ukulele chords, chord theory and easy-reference diagrams. Essential for every uke player!
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The ideal gift for the beginning player! This “deck” of cards includes over 40 essential ukulele chords presented in tab and full-color photos so you can see exactly where to place your fingers. View the front of each Ukulele Chord Deck card to see the shape and fingerings illustrated on a life-size fingerboard, then turn the card over to find the chord written in tablature, showing the frets, strings, and scale degrees and a full-color photo of the chord being played on a real ukulele. It's simply everything you need to start strumming favorite tunes today!
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Discover a New Voice in Your Ukulele Journey
Whether you're picking up a stringed instrument for the first time or you're a seasoned soprano ukulele player ready to explore deeper tones, the Hal Leonard Baritone Ukulele Method opens the door to a richer musical experience.
Written by celebrated ukulele master Lil' Rev, this comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide gives you everything you need to get started and grow confidently–from tuning and tablature to strumming, chords, scales, tremolo, and beyond. You'll even explore the baritone uke's unique history and character.
Backed by Hal Leonard, the most trusted name in music education, this method features engaging lessons, clear instructions, and a variety of fun songs across multiple styles–so you're not just learning, you're playing music you love from day one.
Take the next step in your musical journey and unlock the deep, soulful voice of the baritone ukulele.
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This budget-saving combo pack of the content from the Ukulele for Kids Method Book and Ukulele for Kids Songbook by Chad Johnson is a fun, easy course that teaches children to play ukulele faster than ever before. Popular songs in the method book keep kids motivated, and the clean, simple page layouts ensure their attention remains focused on one concept at a time. The songbook is a useful supplement to the method presenting songs in order of difficulty using simple strumming notation. Access to audio tracks online is included for download or streaming using the unique code inside the book.
26 songs, including: Barbara Ann • Eleanor Rigby • The Lion Sleeps Tonight • Riptide • Rock Around the Clock • She Loves You • Stand by Me • Yellow Submarine • You Are My Sunshine • and more.
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A 40-week, one-lick-per-day workout program for developing, improving, and maintaining ukulele technique. This package provides practice material for every day of the week and includes an online audio access code for all the workouts in the book. Follow this program and you'll see increased speed, improved dexterity, better accuracy, heightened coordination and more in your playing. Musical styles include pop, rock, folk, old-time, blues, jazz, reggae and more! Techniques covered include: strumming, fingerstyle, legato and staccato, hammer-ons and pull-offs, slides, bending, damping, vibrato, tremolo and more.
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Learn to play chords on the ukulele with this comprehensive yet easy-to-use book. The Ukulele Chord Finder contains over 1,000 chord diagrams for the most important 28 chord types, including three voicings for each chord. Also includes a lesson on chord construction and a fingerboard chart of the ukulele neck!
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Nearly 50 favorites – from Dylan, Simon & Garfunkel, Harry Belafonte, the Beach Boys, Bob Marley, John Denver, Jack Johnson and others – all expertly arranged for ukulele! Includes: Annie's Song • Blowin' in the Wind • Bubbly • Build Me Up, Buttercup • Cecilia • Day-O (The Banana Boat Song) • Georgia on My Mind • I Shot the Sheriff • Imagine • Kokomo • L-O-V-E • Moon River • Three Little Birds • Your Body Is a Wonderland • and dozens more.
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Building Blocks of Music
Are you interested in learning the ukulele? Did you recently purchase that cool uke you've been eyeing? Or maybe you're a music teacher looking for a comprehensive course to help students get started? If so, you're in the right place! Essential Elements for Ukulele - Method Book 2 is a continuation of the concepts and skills taught in Book 1. This guide gradually introduces new concepts in a clear format, followed by effective reinforcement exercises. This educational method book is a creative approach that enhances students' understanding while making learning fun.?
Enable Learning & Spark Creativity
The Essential Elements books are reliable resources utilized by music educators for classroom instruction and private lessons. Novice ukulele players will find the tools they need to develop a foundation of basic skills and musical concepts they can apply to any instrument. The EE series includes traditional workbook pages and features such as cross-curricular activities, quizzes, familiar songs, basic improvisation, and more. Concepts covered in Book 2 include: advanced strumming options; fingerpicking techniques; traditional notation and tablature; hand position; and more.
Popular Music Provides Instant Motivation
The Essential Elements method uses popular songs to reinforce concepts and motivate students to keep learning. Book 2 includes such hits as: All I Have to Do Is Dream • Catch a Falling Star • Count on Me • Eight Days a Week • I've Been Working on the Railroad • Midnight Special • Over the Rainbow • Rock Around the Clock • This Little Light of Mine • Wayfaring Stranger • Yellow Submarine • and many more!
Audio Access Included
Whether you're just beginning your musical journey, or strengthening your foundational knowledge, the Essential Elements for Ukulele method books follow a practical and proven approach to learning. This edition includes a unique access code to quality demonstration and backing tracks online–available for download or streaming. The accompanying online audio is enhanced with Playback+ tools that let you loop sections, adjust tempo and pitch, and tailor your practice experience.
Continue your musical journey with a method you can trust!
MORE»
| List | $16.99 |