Detail 01
For Dummies format
Explanations come before the songs, so you get the how alongside the what. Reads more like a guided book than a pure song collection.
Product detailSKU #1326990719289
Hal LeonardUkulele Songs For Dummies Songbook
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A beginner-oriented ukulele songbook in the For Dummies series. For new players who want songs to play early rather than technique drills.
Strong match
Who this is for
- New ukulele players who want playable songs in week one
- Casual players learning by chord charts and strumming
- Anyone teaching a beginner and needing simple material
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Advanced players wanting fingerstyle or solo arrangements
- Baritone ukulele players, since tuning differs from standard
- Anyone who wants audio backing tracks to play along with
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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Chord-chart based
Grids show finger placement per chord. You learn shapes, not note reading, which gets you strumming faster.
Detail 03
12 x 9 inch page size
Larger than a paperback, so chord diagrams stay readable at arm's length on a stand.
Detail 04
Beginner song selection
Songs are chosen to work with a small pool of easy chords, so progress comes from repetition rather than new shapes.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Book only. No ukulele, tuner, audio CD, or download included.
- 02Assumes standard GCEA tuning. Baritone players need to transpose.
- 03Get a clip-on tuner first. Ukuleles drift out of tune quickly.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need to read music?
No. Songs are built around chord diagrams that show where your fingers go, so you can start without reading standard notation.
02Will this work with a baritone ukulele?
Not directly. It's written for standard GCEA tuning. Baritone is tuned differently, so chord shapes won't line up without transposing.
03Is there an audio CD?
No. It's a printed book with no included audio or backing tracks.
04Is this enough to learn from scratch?
Yes for the basics. It covers fundamentals alongside the songs, so a complete beginner can work through it without a separate method book.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsSize & weight
- Length
- 12.0 inch
- Width
- 9.0 inch
2 detailsOther
- Upc
- 884088513498
- Sbn
- 9781423496045
