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QuickStart Scale Fingerings for Ukulele, Volume I, D Tuning

This book is out of print and has been replaced by the individual scale books covering each scale with additional information.

Publisher: Curt Sheller Publications Authors(s): Curt Sheller
Category: Scales Instrument: Ukulele
Subjects(s): BeginnerIntermediateScalesBluesQuickstartImprovisationFingering
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QuickStart Scale Fingerings for Ukulele, Volume I, D Tuning
Six essential scales for ukulele using D tuning.
Product Info
Product Code: QS1UKES-D
Author(s): Curt Sheller
Publisher(s): Curt Sheller Publications
Published: Jun 1, 2006
Updated: Jun 1, 2006
ISBN-13: 978-1-60321-015-7
Size*: ANSI A
Pages: 98
Hard Copy Price: NA
PDF Price: $9
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Six essential scales for ukulele using D tuning. Blues, Pentatonic, Dorian, Mixolydian, Aeolian and Ionian scales are covered in all keys.Tunings: D low or high A - (ADF#B or aDF#B).

Table of Contents
QuickStart Scale Fingerings for Ukulele, Volume I, D Tuning
  • Forward
  • Introduction
  • Scales-Chords-Progressions
    • Blues Scales
      • Shapes
      • Chords
    • Pentatonic Scales
      • Shapes
      • Chords
    • Dorian Scales
      • Shapes
      • Chords
    • Mixolydian Scales
      • Shapes
      • Chords
    • Aeolian Scales
      • Shapes
      • Chords
    • Ionian Scales
      • Shapes
      • Chords
  • Additional Info
  • Practice Tips
  • Final Thoughts
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