Did you know that ukuleles can be different shapes? A pineapple ukulele is the same shape as a pineapple. Discover more intriguing facts in Ukuleles, a Musical Instruments book.

Introduces the ukulele, providing instructions on holding positions, tuning, and basic chords and offering twenty-five songs, with games and activities to practice.

"Play along with your favorite tunes from the Beatles, Elvis, Johnny Cash, Woody Guthrie, Simon and 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. You can also strum and sing along using the provided lyrics and ukulele chord diagrams. The audio CD features every song played with guitar accompaniment, so you can hear how each song sounds...

Beginner's guide teaching simple chords, strums, and songs.

Follows ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro over the course of a musical season, capturing dynamic performances before sold-out crowds, intimate moments of life on the road, and visits to his native Hawai'i, where he has risen from local hero to international star.

"The lineage of Hawaiian music and dance traces back over 2,000 years, a tradition started by the ancient Polynesian navigators who used to chant to pass on their collective knowledge and wisdom to future generations. Hula evolved to illustrate the chants, and is among the most graceful dance genres in the world. Today's Hawaiian music is very contemporary and melodic, yet rooted in the traditions of the islands' past."