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The ukulele is the perfect first instrument for kids!
Instructional guide for kids to learn how to play the ukulele24 easy-to-learn songs, games, and activitiesIntroduce children to music and the benefits of playing an instrument with this excellent resourceKid-friendly fun facts on the uke’s history, fundamentals like tuning and holding positions, basic chords, and moreCharming illustrations and diagrams with easy-to-follow instructions for parents to teach their childrenAuthor Emily Arrow is an official Kala artist, award-winning children’s songwriter, and popular music educator
The benefits of music are monumental! Ukuleles are the perfect first instrument for kids to learn to play, and this book will show you why and how.
Filled with kid-friendly instructions for holding positions, tuning, basic chords, and more, with Kids’ Guide to Learning the Ukulele, children will learn and then practice 24 songs, games, and activities. From songs about counting to songs about yoga, each exciting musical activity provides a rich and playful learning experience kids will love!
Author Emily Arrow has over 10 years of experience working with children and teachers in music education. An award-winning children’s songwriter, an official Kala Brand Music Co. artist, and popular YouTube personality, her work has also been featured on SiriusXM’s Kid’s Place Live, as well as Sesame Street Studios.
Kids’ Guide to Learning the Ukulele is a must-have musical journey for children and parents or teachers alike—no prior experience or knowledge needed!
From the Publisher
The Kid-Friendly Way to Learn the Ukulele!
All About the Uke
Kids will learn about all the individual parts that make up a ukulele, and even get a chance to give their uke a name!
How to Hold Your Ukulele
Simple steps for little hands to get the right grip on their ukulele, from neck to sound hole.
Tuning
Step-by-step, kids will learn how to tune their ukulele, starting off easy with an electronic tuning device or app!
Strumming
Fun songs and exercises encourage kids to play around with strum directions to create different sounds and rhythms!
24 Fun Songs for Kids to Learn & Play!
Singalong
Easy chord and strum directions help kids follow along and learn how to play 24 amazing singalongs, from ‘Row, Row, Row Your Boat’ to ‘Mary Had a Little Uke’!
Finger Placement
Learn where to place coloured dots on the fretboard of your ukulele for each chord. These fun colourful guides help kids learn the finger placement to create different chords!
Practice is Fun
With 24 songs to learn, the included practice journey log, and the encouragement to make up their own lyrics as they go, kids will have a blast developing their musical talent!
Create Your Own Songs
With Emily Arrow’s easy Song Recipe, kids can create their very own songs on the ukulele! Just follow along with the simple steps:
4 chords or less1 strumming patternYour own lyrics
Songwriting is Emily’s favourite part of being a musician, and it might be yours, too!
About the Author
Emily Arrow is an award-winning children’s songwriter with more than ten years of experience working with children in music education. An official Kala Brand Music Co. artist, picture book author, and popular YouTube personality, Emily and her ukulele named Bow foster a love for literacy and music.
Her Storytime Singalong, Volumes 1-3 include #1 songs on SiriusFM’s Kids’ Place Live and have received recognitions of The Lennon Award, National parenting Products Award, Nashville Scene’s Best Local Kid’s Entertainer, and parent’s Choice Gold Award.
Emily’s debut as a picture book author is Studio: A Place for Art to Start, which celebrates spaces for creativity to grow. She is also the composer and writer of the library series My Feelings, My Choices.
A proud graduate of Berklee College of Music, Emily began writing for children during her time as a K-6 music educator in Los Angeles. She is certified in Orff Shulwerk, an approach in music education for young musicians.
Publisher : Happy Fox Books; Illustrated edition (7 April 2020)
Language : English
Paperback : 96 pages
ISBN-10 : 1641240482
ISBN-13 : 978-1641240482
Reading age : 4 – 8 years
Dimensions : 20.07 x 0.76 x 25.15 cm
