A Practical Method for Self Instruction on The Ukulele and Banjo Ukulele

Prepared especially for self study, great care has been take in giving the instructions in the simplest form and language.

Published: 07 Jan 2020 Updated: 07 Jan 2020Visits: 0Code: UKE-1914

Category: MethodsInstrument: Ukulele Subjects: Methods

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A Practical Method for Self Instruction on The Ukulele and Banjo Ukulele

Prepared especially for self study, great care has been take in giving the instructions in the simplest form and language.

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Product Code: UKE-1914
Author(s): N. B. Bailey
Publisher(s): Sherman Clay & Co.
Published: Jan 7, 2020
Updated: Jan 7, 2020
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Pages: 38
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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.

Prepared especially for self study, great care has been take in giving the instructions in the simplest form and language.

By our copyrighted system no knowledge of music is necessary and any person who will follow the instructions carefully will very quickly acquire proficiency which will result in mush enjoyment from the instrument.

There are a sufficient number of exercises, diagrams, etc., each explained in detail, to make every step perfectly plain. The entire work is arrange in a consistently progressive manner, making it ideal for teacher's use.

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