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Self-teaching method
Paced to be worked through in order alone; skipping around undercuts how it builds.
Product detailSKU #1283462206054
Centerstream PublishingAsap Ukulele : Learn To Play The Ukulele Way: A New Easy Self-Teaching Method (Book)
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A self-teaching ukulele method in book form. For someone starting from zero who wants a structured path without a teacher or a subscription.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Adults teaching themselves ukulele from the first chord
- Someone who already owns a uke and needs direction
- A low-cost first step before paying for lessons
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who already know chords and want repertoire
- Anyone who learns better by ear or video
- Baritone-only players wanting tuning-specific material
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.
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Print book
Stays open on a music stand and needs no device, but nothing plays the examples back for you.
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Beginner level
Starts at holding the instrument and first chords, so early pages will feel slow if you play guitar.
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$14.99
Roughly one lesson's cost, so it's a low-risk way to test whether ukulele sticks.
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Centerstream / Hal Leonard family publisher
Standard trade paperback music-book printing — normal paper, glued spine, expect it to want breaking in.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The ukulele itself is separate — book only, no instrument or accessories
- 02Get a clip-on tuner first; nothing in a book keeps you in tune
- 03Glued spines resist lying flat, so plan on a stand or clips
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need to read music to use this?
No. It's built as a from-scratch self-teaching method, so it starts at the beginning rather than assuming notation skills.
02Which size ukulele does this work with?
Anything in standard GCEA tuning — soprano, concert or tenor. Baritone tuning is different, so chord shapes won't line up.
03Is this enough on its own?
For getting playing, yes. It's a starting method, so you'll want songbooks or a teacher once you're past the basics.
04How long does it take to get through?
Depends entirely on practice time. Short daily sessions beat long weekend ones for building chord changes.
