Detail 01
Method Book 1
The entry volume of a graded series. It ends where Book 2 starts, so expect fundamentals only.
Product detailSKU #1309565842274
Hal LeonardUkulele Method Book 1 Plus Chord Finder (Book/Online Audio)
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Beginner ukulele method with a chord reference and online audio. For someone starting from zero who wants a structured path instead of scattered videos.
Strong match
Who this is for
- First-time ukulele players learning to read and strum
- Parents teaching a child alongside a teacher-free routine
- Guitarists cross-training who want proper uke fingerings
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players past basic chords looking for repertoire
- Anyone wanting tab-only, no-notation instruction
- Baritone ukulele players — standard tuning is assumed
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
Chord Finder included
A diagram reference for chord shapes, so you can play songs outside the book without buying a second chart.
Detail 03
Online audio access
Recorded examples let you hear the target rhythm and tempo instead of guessing from the page.
Detail 04
Book plus audio for $16.99
Roughly the cost of a set of strings, and the cheapest part of getting started.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No ukulele included — you supply the instrument and a tuner
- 02Online audio needs a code redemption and an internet connection
- 03Assumes standard soprano/concert/tenor tuning, not baritone
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Which size ukulele does this fit?
Any uke in standard tuning — soprano, concert or tenor. Baritone is tuned differently, so the chord shapes in the book won't line up.
02Do I need to read music?
No prior reading required. The book teaches notation as you go, which is the point of a method book versus a chord chart.
03How do I get the audio?
The book includes access to online audio; you redeem it through Hal Leonard's site and stream or download the tracks.
04Is this enough to learn on my own?
For basic chords, strumming and simple melodies, yes. A teacher speeds up fixing hand position problems you can't see yourself.
