If you've just picked up a ukulele for the first time, a good ukulele book can really help guide you through the basics, whether you're learning to tune your new instrument, how to hold it, and the best way to grab chords and strum rhythms.
Learning to Play the Ukulele: Some Tips for Beginners
The ukulele is a really accessible instrument. It's small and lightweight, has just four strings and by learning just a few simple chords, you can already play a mass of different songs. Even absolute beginners can get the basics down in a relatively short time, especially if their learning is given a little structure and guidance by a lesson book. As well as lessons and exercises, many beginner ukulele books will also include downloadable audio that you can play along with so you can get better at playing in time.
Ukulele Chord Books
By learning just four chords you'll already be able to play hundreds of songs, so just imagine what you could do if you nail even more chords. To help, there are plenty of ukulele books that are focussed on learning chords and many of them are like chord reference books. Most players will start by learning the C, F, G and Am chords, but if you get bored and want to expand your repertoire, you can always dip into a chord book to find something new. If you want some more info and tips about learning to play, see our blog Learn to Play the Ukulele in 3 Easy Steps.
From Nursery Rhymes to Classic Pop & More
The ukulele is a really versatile little instrument and can be used to play anything from nursery rhymes to classic pop tunes. Basically, as soon as you have some good chord-knowledge down, you can pick up a songbook and play anything from Ed Sheeran to Nirvana and from Billie Eilish to Bob Marley. You can even get Star Wars or Disney ukulele songbooks. And, as well as dedicated ukulele songbooks, we also stock an array of music books including a wide selection of guitar books.
