Detail 01
Two books in one set
Book 2 continues where Book 1 stops, so progression is continuous instead of restarting fundamentals.
Product detailSKU #1283462205851
Music SalesAbsolute Beginners Ukulele - Books 1 & 2 with CD
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Two-book beginner ukulele method with a CD, sold as a set. For someone starting ukulele from zero who wants a paced course rather than song sheets.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Adults teaching themselves ukulele without a weekly instructor
- Players who want to hear each exercise played correctly
- A parent working through basics alongside a child
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who already know chords and just want songbooks
- Anyone without a CD drive or CD player
- Guitarists wanting fast transfer of existing chord knowledge
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
Audio on CD, not download
Playback needs a disc drive or CD player. Ripping to a phone takes a computer with an optical drive.
Detail 03
Beginner method format
Builds in order: hand position, then chords, then strumming, rather than jumping straight to full songs.
Detail 04
Print books
Stays open on a music stand and needs no screen or battery, but has no slow-down or looping.
Detail 05
Under $22 for the pair
Costs less than a single lesson, so it is a low-risk way to test whether ukulele sticks.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No ukulele, tuner, or strap included — this is instruction only
- 02Confirm you have a way to play the CD
- 03Check whether your ukulele is tuned to standard tuning before starting
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this come with a ukulele?
No. It is books and a CD only. You need your own ukulele, and a tuner or tuning app to get it in tune before the first lesson.
02Is the audio a download instead of a CD?
It ships as a CD. If your computer has no disc drive, you will need an external one to move the tracks to a phone or tablet.
03Do I need to read music for this?
It is a beginner method, so it starts from the beginning rather than assuming reading skill. Expect notation and chord diagrams to be introduced as you go.
04What size ukulele does this work with?
Any ukulele in standard tuning will follow along, since the chord shapes and fingerings are the same across soprano, concert, and tenor.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Books 1 & 2 with CD
