Discovering the ʻUkulele

Author Daniel Ho is the first artist in history with a solo 'ukulele album nominated for a Grammy Award (Best Hawaiian Album, 2011). International recording artist, Herb Ohta, Jr., and Grammy award-winning musician, Daniel Ho, have toured extensively in support of their two albums, ‘Ukuleles in Paradise and Step 2: ‘Ukuleles in Paradise 2. Discovering the ‘Ukulele was inspired by their collaborations as performers and instructors. In this informative book, Daniel and Herb present their unique perspectives on the ‘ukulele. Following a brief history and description of the ‘ukulele, they share their ideas on technique, how to play scales and chords, and effective practicing. Also included are 14 traditional, Hawaiian, and original songs written in tablature and notation for your study and enjoyment.


This book is designed to be read and used primarily in landscape orientation on your iPad.


TABLE OF CONTENTS


Introduction

History

Description of the 'Ukulele

Tuning

Technique

 - Holding the 'Ukulele

 - Left Hand Technique

 - Right Hand Fingerstyle Technique

Strumming

Fretboard

Major Scales

Enharmonics

Chords

 - Major Triads

 - Minor Triads

 - Suspended Triads

 - Augmented Triads

 - Diminished Triads

 - Major 7th Chords

 - Dominant 7th Chords

 - Major 6th Chords

 - Suspended 7th Chords

 - Augmented 7th Chords

 - Dominant 7th (Flat 5) Chords

 - Minor 7th Chords

 - Minor 7th (Flat 5) Chords

 - Diminished 7th Chords

Simplifying Extended Chords

Practice

Songs

 - Amazing Grace

 - Hi'ilawe

 - Sanoe

 - Silent Night 

 - Banana Sunday

 - Hawai'i Pono'i

 - Pineapple Mango

 - Hawai'i Aloha

 - Aloha 'Oe

 - Sakura

 - Royal Hawaiian Hotel

 - Canon

 - Hilo March

 - Ka'anapali Sunset

Catalog

About the Authors