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The majority of the books on the Learning Ukulele with Curt site are for `ukulele, guitar, and general music. However, a lot of concepts in the fingering and music books can be applied to any fretted stringed instrument like mandolin, banjo and bass guitar. Naturally, general music lessons can be applied to any instrument. The books with play-along tracks and songs can be used with any instrument.
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AGCPUKE1
The Advanced Guide to Chord Progressions for Ukulele - Volume I

Before individual chords become the background of songs, they must be put into orders called chord progressions. The Advanced Guide to Chord Progressions for Ukulele organizes progressions according to string family, position, voice leading and chord magnetism.

AGCUKE1
A Guide to Advanced Ukulele Chords - Volume I

Beyond learning basic Ukulele chords, most players struggle with advanced chords. Commonly called "jazz" chords, these more sophisticated voicings find a wide use in all forms of music. A Guide to Advanced Chords for Ukulele - presents a highly organized and efficient approach to the mysterious subject of advanced chords. Chord dictionaries are not the answer.

AGCUKE1STD
Exploring Jazz Chords on Ukulele

Exploring jazz chords using a variety of common chord progressions based on songs from the standard jazz repertoire. Core Chords are the basic set of chords needed to play a wide range of music, in a variety of styles. This set of chords includes basic open position chords, basic movable form chords and the core 4-part "jazz" chords.

BC1UKE-L
A Guide to Ukulele Chords for Lefties

Covering basic ukulele chords that ALL uke players MUST know, movable chord forms, rock uke chords, how to transpose chords, learning the ukulele fingerboard and an introduction to 4-part jazz chords and more... FOR LEFTIES - Tunings: C, G, or D Tunings. Low or high string four variations.

BC1UKE-C
Ukulele Chords - C Tuning

This chord book is a great addition to you music book library. Ukulele Chords covers basic open position and basic movable form chords.

PMG1UKE
Daily Practice Material for the Contemporary Ukulele

Daily Practice Material for the Contemporary Ukulele Player is an organized collection of daily practice and reference material for the contemporary ukulele player. This material can be used to develop the vocabulary and knowledge necessary for single note playing.

QS1UKES-AEOLIAN
QuickStart Scale Fingerings for Ukulele, C Tuning - Aeolian Scale

The Aeolian or Natural Minor is one of six essential scales for ALL ukulele players. One octave scale fingering solutions for strings four and three and any finger with the Aeolian scale chords are covered in all keys. Sample chord progressions for practice are included.

QS1UKES-BLUES
QuickStart Scale Fingerings for Ukulele, C Tuning - Blues Scale

The Blues or Minor Pentatonic is one of six essential scales for ALL ukulele players. One octave scale fingering solutions for strings four and three and any finger with the Blues scale chords are covered in all keys. Sample chord progressions for practice are included. Tunings: C with low or high G - (GCEA or gCEA).

QS1UKES-D
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.

QS1UKES-DIMINISHED
QuickStart Scale Fingerings for Ukulele, C Tuning - Diminished Scale

The Diminished scale is a traditional scale used in a wide variety of music. This traditional scale is covered in all keys with one octave scale fingerings starting on any finger. Tunings: C with low or high G - (GCEA or gCEA).

QS1UKES-G
QuickStartScale Fingerings for Tenor and Baritone Ukulele, Volume I, G Tuning

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

QS1UKES-IONIAN
QuickStart Scale Fingerings for Ukulele, C Tuning - Ionian Scale

The Ionian scale is a major scale more commonly known by its traditional name - Major and one of six essential scales for ALL ukulele players. One octave scale fingering solutions for strings four and three and any finger with the Mixolydian scale chords are covered in all keys. Sample chord progressions for practice are included. Tunings: C with low or high G - (GCEA or gCEA). This book includes access to four studio recorded backing tracks for exploring the scale and improvisation in a variety of settings. Tracks are also great for practicing your chords against.

QS1UKES-MIXOLYDIAN
QuickStart Scale Fingerings for Ukulele, C Tuning - Mixolydian Scale

The Mixolydian or Dominant is one of six essential scales for ALL ukulele players. One octave scale fingering solutions for strings four and three and any finger with the Mixolydian scale chords are covered in all keys. Sample chord progressions for practice are included. Tunings: C with low or high G - (GCEA or gCEA). This book includes access to four studio recorded backing tracks for exploring the scale and improvisation in a variety of settings. Tracks are also great for practicing your chords against.

QS1UKES-WHOLETONE
QuickStart Scale Fingerings for Ukulele, C Tuning - WholeTone Scale

The Whole Tone scale is a traditional scale used in a wide variety of music. This traditional scale is covered in all keys with one octave scale fingerings starting on any finger. Tunings: C with low or high G - (GCEA or gCEA). Learn to create exciting solos in a variety of contemporary styles!

QS1UKES
QuickStart Scale Fingerings for Ukulele, Volume I, C Tuning

Learn to create exciting solos in a variety of contemporary styles! Scales are used to improvise, create melodies and riffs. With broad knowledge of the essential scales that are used in contemporary music and a mastery of the ukulele's fingerboard and fingering principles, you're well on your way.

QSUAT-C-MAJOR
QuickStart Arpeggio Fingerings for Ukulele, C Tuning - Major Triad

There are four traditional triads: Major, Minor, Diminished and Augmented. Based on a major scale a Major triad contains the following intervals: Root (1), 3, . A one octave fingering solution is presented for each finger starting on strings ➃, ➂ and ➁.

QSUAT-C
QuickStart Arpeggio Fingerings for Ukulele, Triads C Tuning

QuickStart Scale Arpeggio Fingerings for Ukulele - Triads is a concise, well organized book ideal for any ukulele player beginning to explore the ukulele's full potential as a musical instrument. Arpeggio Fingerings for Ukulele - Triads keeps a sharp focus on essential arpeggios and their fingerings. All material is covered in every key.

QSUAT-G
QuickStart Arpeggio Fingerings for Ukulele - Triads G Tuning

Scale Arpeggio Fingerings for Ukulele - Triads is a concise, well organized book ideal for any ukulele player beginning to explore the ukulele's full potential as a musical instrument. Arpeggio Fingerings for Ukulele - Triads keeps a sharp focus on essential arpeggios and their fingerings. Major, minor, diminished and augmented arpeggio fingeringss for G tuned Ukuleles.

UKEGTR
Ukulele for Guitar Players

"You already know more than you think!" A guide to transferring the accumulated experience and knowledge gained as a guitar player to the ukulele. Covers chords, scales, reading and the three most common ukulele tunings.

UKEREAD1
Ukulele- Reading Music Series - Primer

Learn to read single note melodies in the first/open position. It is a lot easier than you might think with this step-by-step easy to use approach. Tunings: C with low or high G - (GCEA or gCEA).

ULUNN-C
Learning the Ukulele Fingerboard - C Tuning

Finally, learn the names of the notes of the fingerboard. Learning the notes of your instrument allows you the flexibility of not having to remember so many shapes. There are simply way too many chords, scale and notes patterns, and shapes to remember. It all comes down the notes.

ULUNN-D
Learning the Ukulele Fingerboard - D Tuning

If your goal is to finally learn the names of the notes on the ukulele fingerboard. Then Learning the Ukulele Fingerboard - D Tuning is your answer. Learning the Ukulele Fingerboard - D Tuning, has a step by step approach to finally mastering the ukulele fingerboard.

ULUNN-G
Learning the Ukulele Fingerboard - G Tuning

If your goal is to finally learn the names of the notes on the ukulele fingerboard. Then Learning the Ukulele Fingerboard - G Tuning is your answer. Learning the Ukulele Fingerboard - G Tuning, has a step by step approach to finally mastering the ukulele fingerboard.

6SUF
Six Secrets of Ukulele Fingering

Learn the six fingering principles to navigating the ukulele fingerboard. Fingering is one of the most universal topics. Whether your style is Rock, Blues, Country, Jazz or Classical, these principles will improve your technique, your solos, even your sight reading. Think of fingering as a series of pathways. When you learn to connect these pathways, there are benefits not only to technique but also to creativity.

RMA1
Harmonic Analysis for Scale Selection and Chord Substitution

Harmonic Analysis is the understanding of the functional sequence of chords. It is the process used to analyze the harmonic structure of a progression, song or composition. This analysis is then used to make scale selections for improvisation and chord substitution.

BC1UKE2
A Guide to Ukulele Chords, 2nd Edition

A Guide to Ukulele Chords, Second Edition is designed as a guide to ukulele chords. Covering the basic ukulele chords that ALL ukulele players SHOULD know. A Guide to Ukulele Chords covers movable chord forms, rock chords, how to transpose chords, learning the ukulele fingerboard and includes an introduction to 4-part, a.k.a jazz chords and more...

MPRS-FW1
Modular Phonetic Rhythm, The Foundation and Workbook 1

Modular Phonetic Rhythm represents a significant advance in the teaching and application of rhythm. Eliminating many inefficient aspects of rhythm education, Modular Phonetic Rhythm streamlines the traditional educational approach, resulting in a reflexive reaction to rhythm.

QSUAT-C-AUGMENTED
QuickStart Arpeggio Fingerings for Ukulele, C Tuning - Augmented Triad

There are four traditional triads: Major, Minor, Diminished and Augmented. Based on a major scale an Augmented triad contains the following intervals: Root (1), 3, #5. A one octave fingering solution is presented for each finger starting on strings ➃, ➂ and ➁. Beyond these fingering solutions, there are many alternate and extended patterns available.

QSUAT-C-MINOR
QuickStart Arpeggio Fingerings for Ukulele, C Tuning - Minor Triad

There are four traditional triads: Major, Minor, Diminished and Augmented. Based on a major scale an Minor triad contains the following intervals: Root (1), b3, 5. A one octave fingering solution is presented for each finger starting on strings ➃, ➂ and ➁. Beyond these fingering solutions, there are many alternate and extended patterns available.

QSUAT-C-DIMINISHED
QuickStart Arpeggio Fingerings for Ukulele, C Tuning - Diminished Triad

There are four traditional triads: Major, Minor, Diminished and Augmented. Based on a major scale a Diminished triad contains the following intervals: Root (1), b3, b5. A one octave fingering solution is presented for each finger starting on strings ➃, ➂ and ➁. Beyond these fingering solutions, there are many alternate and extended patterns available.

BC1UKE-G
Ukulele Chords - G Tuning

This chord book is the perfect size for every ukulele gig bag or case and a great addition to you music book library. Ukulele Chords covers basic open position and basic movable form chords. From these two chord categories a variety of songs and styles can be played. Seventh chords, Major Sevenths, Minor Sevenths, Diminished, Augmented chords sus and add chords. Tunings: G with low or high D - (DGBE or dGBE).

UKE-1914
A Practical Method for Self Instruction on The Ukulele and Banjo Ukulele

A careful analysis of the unsatisfactory method heretofore published, and through study of the different styles of playing used by the best performers on the Ukulele, no two of which play a like, has led us to compile this work which comprises the best and most practical feature of all.

6SUF-ARP-EXAMPLE
Six Secrets of Ukulele Fingering Example Arpeggio Worksheet

An example Arpeggio worksheet for exploring and notating the various fingering pathways using the fingering principles from "The Six Secrets of Ukulele Fingering" book.

6SUF-SCA-EXAMPLE
Six Secrets of Ukulele Fingering Example Scale Worksheet

An example Scale worksheet for exploring and notating the various fingering pathways using the fingering principles from "The Six Secrets of Ukulele Fingering" book.

6SUF-SEQ-BLANK
Six Secrets of Ukulele Fingering Sequence Worksheet

A blank "Sequence Worksheet" for exploring and notating the various fingering pathways using the fingering principles from "The Six Secrets of Ukulele Fingering" book.

6SUF-SCA-BLANK
Six Secrets of Ukulele Fingering Scale Worksheet

An blank "Scale Worksheet" for exploring and notating the various fingering pathways using the fingering principles from "The Six Secrets of Ukulele Fingering" book.

6SUF-INT-BLANK
Six Secrets of Ukulele Fingering Interval Worksheet

A blank "Interval Worksheet" for exploring and notating the various fingering pathways using the fingering principles from "The Six Secrets of Ukulele Fingering" book.

6SUF-ARP-BLANK
Six Secrets of Ukulele Fingering Arpeggio Worksheet

A blank "Arpeggio Worksheet" for exploring and notating the various fingering pathways using the fingering principles from "The Six Secrets of Ukulele Fingering" book.

RMA1CH
Harmonic Analysis Major and Minor Harmonized Chord Chart

Harmonic Analysis Major and Minor Harmonized Chord Chart for ALL 15 major and minor keys.

AGCCH-UKE4
Movable 7th Chords Chart for Ukulele , C Tuning

Movable 7th Chords Chart for Ukulele in C Tuning: G C E A, Low or High G.

UL700a-AGCCH-UKEC-BASIC
Basic Ukulele Chord Chart - C Tuning: G C E A, Low or High G

Basic Ukulele Chord Chart - C Tuning: G C E A, Low or High G.

UKEFBCH-G
Ukulele Fingerboard Chart for G Tuning, Low or High G - D G B E

Ukulele Fingerboard Chart for G Tuning, Low or High D - D G B E

UKEFBCH-C
Ukulele Fingerboard Chart for C Tuning, Low or High G - G C E A

Ukulele Fingerboard Chart for C Tuning, Low or High G - G C E A

UL700d-AGCCH-UKEG-BASIC
Basic Open Position `Ukulele Chord Chart - Baritone Tuning

Basic Baritone Ukulele Chord Chart - G Tuning: D G B E, Low or High D.

RMACH1-KEY-CYCLE-A4
Key Signatures - Circle of Fourths and Fifths - A4

A handy dandy A4 sized reference chart of all 15 Major and Relative Minor Key Signatures.

AGCCH1
A Guide to Advanced Chord Series - Chord Building Chart

Luckily, chord names have the information you need, with a minimum of "Chord Theory" to build any chord you come across.

HL00695905
Easy Songs for Ukulele

Play along with your favorite tunes from the Beatles, Elvis, Johnny Cash, Woody Guthrie, Simon & Garfunkel, and more! The songs are presented in the order of difficulty, beginning with simple rhythms and melodies and ending with chords and notes up the neck.

HL00240221
The Real Book – Volume I – Sixth Edition

The Real Books are the best-selling jazz books of all time. Since the 1970s, musicians have trusted these volumes to get them through every gig, night after night. The problem is that the books were illegally produced and distributed, without any regard to copyright law, or royalties paid to the composers who created these musical masterpieces.

HL00119270
The Daily Ukulele: To Go!

Compiled and arranged by Liz and Jim Beloff, The Daily Ukulele: To Go features 365 well-known songs with easy ukulele arrangements in one 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 compact songbook. Featuring the same songs and arrangements from the original full-size Daily Ukulele, this streamlined edition is smaller, lighter and perfect for those who want to travel with their favorite songbook.

HL00240356
The Daily Ukulele

Strum a different song every day with easy arrangements of 365 of your favorite songs in one big songbook! The Daily Ukulele features ukulele arrangements with melody, lyrics and uke chord grids and are in ukulele-friendly keys that are particularly suited for groups of one to one hundred to play and sing.

HL00240681
The Daily Ukulele: - The Leap Year Edition

Compiled and arranged by Liz and Jim Beloff, The Daily Ukulele: To Go features 365 well-known songs with easy ukulele arrangements in one 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 compact songbook. Featuring the same songs and arrangements from the original full-size Daily Ukulele, this streamlined edition is smaller, lighter and perfect for those who want to travel with their favorite songbook.

HL00121280
The Daily Ukulele - Baritone Edition

Now baritone ukulele players can have fun every day, too! Strum a different song every day with easy arrangements of 365 of your favorite songs in one big songbook! The Daily Ukulele features ukulele arrangements with melody, lyrics and uke chord grids and are in ukulele-friendly keys that are particularly suited for groups of one to one hundred to play and sing.

HL00697269
More Easy Pop Melodies - Third Edition

This third edition features 20 songs

HL00697439
Even More Easy Pop Melodies – Third Edition

Play your favorite hits from the Beatles, the Beach Boys, Adele, Nirvana and more with the 3rd edition to this guitar method supplement, now featuring access to online audio accompaniment tracks for download or streaming!

HL00697281
Easy Pop Melodies

Play your favorite hits from the Beatles, Elton John, Elvis Presley, the Police, Nirvana and more!

RMACH1-KEY-CYCLE
Key Signatures - Circle of Fourths and Fifths - ANSI A

A handy reference chart of all 15 major and relative minor key signatues. US Letter 8.5 x 11 sized.

HL00212971
The Daily Ukulele: Leap Year Edition for Baritone Ukulele

Now baritone ukulele players can enjoy the Daily Ukulele: Leap Year Edition songbook. This super collection features all the same songs from the Leap Year Edition in the original keys but with baritone ukulele chord grids (DGBE tuning).

AGCPB1UKE-C
A Guide to Blues Chord Progression for Ukulele A to Z - C Tuning

The Blues are at the heart of all American music. It has influenced Country, Rock, Folk, Jazz, Bluegrass and just about every form of American music we listen to today. 26 blues progression in C and G tuning, progressing from basic to advanced jazz progression, with chord grids and substitutions explained.

AGCPB1UKE-G
A Guide to Blues Chord Progressions for Ukulele A to Z - G Tuning

The Blues are at the heart of all American music. It has influenced Country, Rock, Folk, Jazz, Bluegrass and just about every form of American music we listen to today. 26 blues progression in C and G tuning, progressing from basic to advanced jazz progression, with chord grids and substitutions explained.

UKEFP01v2
Fingerpicking for Ukulele - Alternating Thumb Style, 2nd Edition

Fingerpicking for Ukulele - Alternating Thumb Style, 2nd Edition is an new expanded edition which focuses on the alternating thumb fingerpicking style through a series of graduated lessons-chapters incorporating your index and middle fingers with the alternating thumb.

AGCPB1UKE
A Guide to Blues Chord Progressions for Ukulele A to Z

The Blues are at the heart of all American music. It has influenced Country, Rock, Folk, Jazz, Bluegrass and just about every form of American music we listen to today. 26 blues progression in C and G tuning, progressing from basic to advanced jazz progression, with chord grids and substitutions explained.

QS-SERIES
QUICKSTART Scale and Arpeggio Series

The QUICKSTART — Scale and Arpeggio Fingerings Series is a concise, well-organized series of books, lessons, and workshops ideal for any guitar, ukulele, or bass player beginning to explore “improvisation”. Unlike so many other instructional materials on the market, The QUICKSTART — Scale and Arpeggio Fingerings Series keeps a sharp focus on the essential scales and arpeggios, their fingerings and their related chords. All material is covered in every key.

AGC-SERIES
Advanced Guide to Chords and Progressions Series

The Advanced Guide to Chords series presents a highly organized and efficient approach to the mysterious subject of advanced chords and chord progressions. Each volume provides detailed information on voicing 4-part chords, covering all major, minor, diminished and augmented chord types, their upper partials, alterations, add, sus and slash chords.

QS1UKES-PENTATONIC
QuickStart Scale Fingerings for Ukulele, C Tuning - Pentatonic Scale

The Pentatonic or Major Pentatonic is one of six essential scales for ALL ukulele players. One octave scale fingering solutions covering strings four and three using any finger. Pentatonic (Major Pentatonic) scale chords are covered in all keys.

UKESTRUM1
A Guide to Ukulele Strums

Learn a variety of strums and rhythmic patterns in wide range of musical styles. One of the first skills a ukulele player learns is the art and craft of strumming, playing rhythm. This refers to an accompaniment technique suitable for the singer, singer - songwriter or someone who plays a support role for another instrument.

QS1BASS4-BLUES
QuickStart Scale Fingerings for Bass Guitar - Blues Scale

The "Blues" / "Minor" Pentatonic one octave scale fingering solutions with the blues scale chords are covered in all keys.

CSPTEST-2024
Curt Sheller Publications Bogus TeEsting Book - Vol 1

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AGCPB1-F
A Guide to Blues Chord Progressions A to Z - Key of F

The Blues are at the heart of all American music. It has influenced Country, Rock, Folk, Jazz, Bluegrass and just about every form of American music we listen to today. 26 blues progression in the Key of F, progressing from basic to advanced jazz progression with every substitution explained.

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