People of all ages and abilities can play the ukulele, from the complete novice to the musical maestro looking to add another instrument to their repertoire. Perhaps that's why so many people are picking up this handy and versatile instrument, and this book has everything you need to start making music with your new ukulele. We'll take you through choosing which type of uke is best for you, through warm ups and basic chords, to learning how to read tablature and musical notation, through to playing tunes in the styles of your favourite artists, from Taylor Swift and One Direction to Kanye West and Elvis Presley. Pick up this book and start strumming! Featuring: Getting started - Pick your ukulele, learn how to take care of it and get ready to play Techniques - Master basic chords, strumming patterns, finger-picking and more Reading music - Get to grips with tablature, notation and chord charts and start playing your favourite tunes Play in the style of... - Re-create the sound of artists like One Direction, Lorde, Bruno Mars and Bob Marley
