Detail 01
Beginner ukulele instruction
Starts from holding the instrument and tuning, so no prior string-instrument experience is assumed.
Product detailSKU #1288217329412
AlfredHow to Play Ukulele Book
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Short, inexpensive introduction to ukulele for a complete beginner who wants chords and strumming without committing to a full method series.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Someone who just bought a first ukulele and needs the basics
- A cheap add-on to see if ukulele sticks
- Casual players wanting chords for singalongs
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who already know a few chords
- Anyone wanting a graded, multi-level course
- Readers after standard notation and theory depth
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Under ten dollars
Thin format. Expect core chords and strums rather than a deep method book's page count.
Detail 03
Chord-based approach
You learn shapes and rhythm patterns to accompany songs, rather than reading melodies note by note.
Detail 04
Print book, no media
Nothing to play along to, so you set your own tempo and check tuning by ear or with a tuner.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No ukulele, tuner, or strings included — book only
- 02Assumes standard GCEA tuning; baritone players will need different shapes
- 03Won't take you past beginner level; plan on a follow-up book
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does it work for baritone ukulele?
It is written for standard GCEA tuning. Baritone is tuned DGBE, so the chord shapes shown won't transfer directly.
02Do I need to read music?
No. The approach is chord diagrams and strumming patterns, so you can start playing songs without reading standard notation.
03Is there audio or video?
No. This is a printed book with no CD, DVD, or download code included.
04Will this teach fingerpicking?
The focus is chords and strumming for accompaniment. Treat fingerstyle as something to pick up from a later book.
Reference
Full specifications
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1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
