Bücher von David Shipway

Learn all you''ll ever really need to know as a ukulele player in this step-by-step, easy-to-understand, entry level introduction to music theory (includes free online video demos).No music reading necessary, just confusion-free language with diagrams and hands on examples to put theory into practice.This step-by-step guide is for you if:You''ve just picked up a ukulele and have learned to play a few chordsYou''ve been playing for a while and now want to develop your playing through a greater understanding of the art of making musicYou find yourself confused by the words and language other musicians use at jams, ukulele club, campfire song sessions etcYou''ve learned to play from chord sheets, song sheets, books or online videos and now want to understand more about what makes music workYou want to learn the basic nuts and bolts of music so that you can learn and remember songs more easily, work out other peoples songs and maybe even write some of your own (!)You''re looking for a step-by-step method for learning 95% of the music theory you''ll ever need to know, without the confusion and explained in simple terms which everyone can understandThis book will help you:Break free from song sheet slaveryNail the theory behind keys, chord families and useful chord progressionsLearn to understand the music you play and listen toUse your own knowledge and ability to learn songs more easilyBuild your knowledge step-b-step, chapter-by-chapterTest your knowledge with quizzes each step of the wayI''ll see you inside!

Easy play-along intermediate ukulele method book for adults, for understanding music, building confidence and learning to jam like a pro, with over 100 downloadable audio play-along practice tracks.If you play ukulele to a basic level but want to reach the next level by being able to hear, follow and understand the music and songs you play then this book is for you. Follow the methods in this Next Level Ukulele book to:Dramatically boost your confidence when performingDevelop your music theory knowledge, rhythm and listening skillsImprove your ability to play and remember songsTransform your all-round skills as a musicianDoes the world really need another uke book? We think it does - you see, many experienced beginner/intermediate ukulele players grow frustrated by their inability to understand and follow the music they play. Instead of blindly following the chords on the page, they want to be able to 'hear and feel' the music they play in the same way an experienced musician does!This is where Next Level Ukulele comes in - simply follow the step-by-step method in this book (with over 100 downloadable play-along tracks included) and see your musical skills improve dramatically. By focusing on really listening and learning to recognise the sounds in the music you play, you can go beyond basic ukulele playing and begin to think, hear and feel like a real musician.Next Level Ukulele comes with over 100 downloadable play-along backing tracks demonstrating most of the examples in the book. These are used to teach you to hear and recognise what you hear in the songs you play - chords, chord progressions, keys and key changes, common rhythmic patterns and more.Next Level Ukulele shows you how to:Learn to play 'by ear'. This is how many musicians can work out and play songs they've never even played before! Develop the skills you need to be able to do thisUnderstand and recognise the common elements we see in the popular ukulele repertoire - major and minor chords and keys, different rhythms and time signatures, 'seventh' chords, common chord sequences, key changes, 'borrowed' chords and much moreRecognise common song forms and structures like the 12 bar blues, 'IV' chord chorus songs, and songs based on simple repeating chord patternsLearn to 'feel the rhythm' - nail common rhythmic feels and strumming patterns such as swing rhythms, shuffles, 'train' rhythms, waltz time and moreThis book is perfect for you if:You want to improve your ukulele playing skills, feel more confident when playing with other musicians, and simply enjoy your playing moreYou'd like to become one of those players who can hear songs and work them out simply by using their ears!You want to improve your ability to listen to and follow the music you playYou want to learn some of the skills you need to jam with others (and feel comfortable and confident doing so!)You'd like to play music and songs on the spot 'by ear' instead of always following a chord sheetYou want a deeper understanding of the music you playYou'd like to be able to recognise the common chords, chord progressions, song forms and key changes used in the popular ukulele repertoire