The easiest ukulele method ever for kids ages 5 and up. This fun method teaches you to play songs on the ukulele right away. The accompanying online audio lets you hear how the music should sound on any computer or handheld device. Three irresistible ukulele experts guide students along---a clever, classical dog, one cool jazz cat, and a friendly alligator who loves the blues. They draw attention to what's important on each page and make learning music fun! Parents can be effective guides through this course, even if they've never had any musical training. This course is also perfect for the classroom. Book 2 picks up where Book 1 leaves off and teaches new songs, including "Old MacDonald Had a Farm," "Aura Lee," "A-Tisket, A-Tasket," and many more. Learn More

This publication contains a unique collection of Christmas music that has been specifically selected for the beginning ukulele player. American and International Holiday Songs arranged are included. Included are American and International Holiday songs arranged for ukulele solos or duets. Enjoy the songs that you want to play at home, with your friends, or at public appearances such as recitals and festivals. For easy use, all of the songs are listed in three ways: alphabetically, by level of difficulty, and by genre. Any way you look at it, you can quickly find the exact song you want. Learn More

In this songbook, six-time Grammy® award winner Daniel Ho documents the music of his solo 'ukulele album Polani (Pure) in tablature and notation. In 2010, it became the first 'ukulele album in music history to receive a Grammy® nomination. Also includes the music for his 'ukulele instrumental "Haiku." Learn More

The perfect supplementary book for ukulele students of all ages. Includes 40 favorite folksongs, famous classical melodies, songs from various cultures, and may fun-to-play original songs, appearing in order of level of difficulty. Each song is presente Learn More

In this introduction to the ukulele, international recording artist Herb Ohta, Jr., and six-time Grammy® award-winner Daniel Ho present their unique perspectives on this wonderful instrument. Following a brief history of the ukulele, they share their ideas on technique, how to play scales and chords, and effective practicing. Also includes 14 traditional Hawaiian and original songs written in tablature and notation for your study and enjoyment. Free MP3 audio files of the music are available at www.DanielHo.com. Learn More

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing the Ukulele will give the reader everything they need to know to get started playing this fun instrument. Included are tips on purchasing your first ukulele and all the necessary musical instruction with plenty of examples and fun pieces of music. The book comes with an audio CD of over 100 listen-and-learn examples. Learn More

This wonderful collection of music for the mandolin includes bluegrass; old-time fiddle tunes; classical music (including the complete solo part for the Vivaldi mandolin concerto and the "Canzonetta" from Mozart's "Don Giovanni"); American, Irish, Jewish, Russian and Italian songs; reels; jigs; hornpipes; hymns and gospel songs; minstrel songs; patriotic; blues and jazz; children's songs; and cowboy and country ballads. This collection consists of over a hundred selections in standard music notation and TAB. Lyrics for singing and chord symbols for optional accompaniment is included. Also included are tremolo exercises, a guide to fingering, chord charts for guitar and mandolin, the history of the mandolin, and interesting comments about the history and performance of each song. Learn More

This DVD teaches everything you need to know to get started playing the banjo. Beginning with tablature reading and basic technique, you'll be guided all the way to reading music and playing great bluegrass classics like Bile That Cabbage Down, Old Joe Clark and Cluck Old Hen. With helpful tips from renowned artists such as Bela Fleck, Alison Brown and John Hartford, this comprehensive beginner's method provides a fun and unique way to get started playing this enjoyable instrument. Learn More

This jam-packed mandolin method continues in its final installment with a study of advanced harmonies and chord forms in all 12 keys. Also covered are chord/melody playing, chord substitution, and forms such as the 12-bar blues and "Rhythm Changes." In addition, the book takes an exhaustive approach to melodic studies, touching on the modes of the major scale, the pentatonic scales, the chromatic scale, the whole-tone scale, and improvisation. Learn More