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AlfredIZ The Songbook Collection Guitar/Ukulele Edition

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Alfred IZ The Songbook Collection Guitar/Ukulele Edition

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The Korena take

Songbook of Israel Kamakawiwoʻole material arranged for guitar and ukulele. For players who already know basic chords and want his repertoire.

Alfred IZ The Songbook Collection Guitar/Ukulele Edition product detail
Product studyAlfred IZ The Songbook Collection Guitar/Ukulele Edition

Strong match

Who this is for

  • Ukulele players learning IZ's songs from the source arrangements
  • Guitarists who want the same book to cover both instruments
  • Casual players building a Hawaiian-leaning set list

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Complete beginners with no chord vocabulary yet
  • Players who read standard notation only and dislike chord charts
  • Anyone wanting a method book — this teaches songs, not technique

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 01

Guitar/Ukulele Edition

One book covers both instruments, so a guitar and uke player can work from the same page.

Detail 02

Songbook

Arrangements of existing songs. There is no graded instruction or exercise sequence.

Detail 03

Songbook Collection

A set of songs in one volume rather than a single-song sheet, so cost per tune stays low.

Detail 04

$24.99

Priced above a typical single method book because it licenses and collects a full song set.

Detail 05

Print format

Stays open on a stand and does not need a subscription or app to access.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Book only — no CD, tuner, capo or instrument included
  2. 02Ukulele arrangements assume standard GCEA tuning
  3. 03You need basic open chords already; this is not a beginner method

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Does this work for ukulele or guitar?

Both. It is the guitar/ukulele edition, so arrangements are written to serve either instrument.

02Is it good for a total beginner?

Not really. It is a song collection, not a course. Learn basic chords first, then use this.

03Does it include audio?

No. It is a printed songbook with no disc or download at this price.

04Do I need to read music?

Chord-based playing gets you through most of it. Reading notation helps but is not the entry requirement.

Reference

Full specifications

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1 detailsBody & build
Color
Red