A little over a year ago, I added ukulele to my portfolio of instruments for which I offer lessons. I’ve discovered that it is a great instrument for a beginner musician of any age. There is far less adversity to deal with in order to reach a point where you feel like you’re “making music,” and for kids, it can provide a good way to begin learning the fundamentals of music before transitioning to guitar (more to come on that subject in an upcoming blog post!).
In my search for the best ukulele method book for beginners, I ran across this one and have found it to be very valuable for students who are interested in more than simply strumming some chords: Everybody’s Ukulele Method I by Mike Lynch.
First, this book does a good job of teaching the fundamentals of music. Second, I like that it is progressive because it presents things in an orderly fashion (hence the name method book). Perhaps most distinctively from other books, it helps you to use the ukulele to learn music instead of simply strum chords, for those who want to do more. Finally, I find it to be ideal for kids who are learning ukulele as their first instrument.
It takes a bit of discipline to benefit from a book like this, but those who are consistent with practice will reap an informed musical mind. It not only helps you play better, but multiplies your enjoyment of music.
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Wes Freeman is private guitar lesson teacher in the Atlanta metro area of Georgia. He teaches lessons primarily in the cities of Lilburn, Snellville, Marietta, Decatur, and Brookhaven. Learn more about taking lessons with Wes on his Lessons page.
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