Learn to Play The Ukulele

Every culture loves to sing and make music.
Great fun at parties and small enough for easy travel. The ukulele provides moments of both tenderness and joy.
The DVDs below are world renowned as the best teaching methods available for learning ukulele.

 
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   The Complete Ukulele Course - DVD
After studying the ukulele for 12 years Ralph put everything he learned into this one 90 minute DVD.
Reviews and more info: Complete Ukulele Course

This updated version of the highly popular Complete Ukulele Course contains the original course plus some really cool new material: such as - more playing tips and a section on how to perform successfully in public & a chord chart!
Teaching style is friendly and engaging. You'll come back to this DVD again and again as your playing continues to improve.

Now only $26.95

 
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   Essential Strums for the Ukulele - DVD
In this, his second DVD in the "Complete Ukulele Course" Series, Ralph Shaw demonstrates 12 different and distinct playing styles including; blues, bossa nova, bo diddley, clawhammer, waltz, samba, march, swing, syncopation and more...

After teaching each strum Ralph then shows you how to play a song using that strum.
This 90 minute DVD has a different teaching style to the original Complete Ukulele Course (shown above) and although there is some overlap in the techniques shown you will benefit greatly by owning and working with both dvds.
More info: Essential Strums for the Ukulele learning DVD

now only $26.95

 
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   Complete Ukulele Course for Kids - DVD
It is so important for children to learn music. The ability to understand musical rhythms and strums, loudness and pitch gives the mind and body a full workout that no other subject can match.
First make sure that the ukulele you give to a kid is playable. It does not need to be expensive but should stay in tune and sound pleasing when played.
More Info: The Complete Ukulele Course for Kids

This 90 minute DVD and 28 page booklet helps the child through a range of simple songs providing understanding and practice. Adults and kids often use this dvd to learn music together and it comes to you at a special low price

now only $17.95

 
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   Ukulele Play Along with Ralph Shaw - DVD
Not only is Ralph a fine teacher he is also an inspiring and captivating performer.
In this Ukulele Play Along DVD you can follow the onscreen chord changes and strum along with Ralph. More info: Ukulele Play Along DVD

This wonderful DVD will help you get from being a mere learner to being a performer ready for the stage or screen!

now only $17.95

 
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   The Completely Amazing Complete Ukulele Course Chord Chart!!!

Put one of these in your uke case and you'll never be stuck for a chord again.

Sure there are lots of chord charts out there but this one is comprehensive, easy to use, and small to carry.

Developed by Ralph Shaw you cannot buy this chord chart. You can only get it for free when you subscribe to The Ukulele Entertainer Newsletter.

The newsletter gives tips about the art of ukulele playing, singing and live performance. It is also fun and entertaining and you can unsubscribe anytime you wish. Go here to subscribe: Free Newsletter

 
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New Book!: The Ukulele Entertainer
Powerful Pointers for Players and Performers

"The collection of Ralph Shaw wisdom we've been waiting for. Keep it in your ukulele case, under your pillow, in your car… anywhere you might need a little inspiration from a true entertainer and a gifted teacher."
—From the foreword by ukulele master James Hill,

Be the Best Ukulele Entertainer You Can Be for only $19.99!

Only orders from USA/Canada are sent by airmail. Other international orders are shipped by surface mail (approx. 6 to 10 weeks.) For international customers who would like airmail please Contact me directly to place your order.

This book shows how to:
Put strings on a ukulele - correctly,
Play three styles of triplet strum
Know where to look when you sing
Tackle nerves and stage fright
Start and run a ukulele club
Remember lyrics and sing on pitch
Create a killer set list and much more.
Learn from a seasoned pro how to relax and improvise, introduce more dynamics into your playing, even—just for fun—how to make ukulele wine! You'll get some lessons in musical history and be royally entertained by the "King of the Ukulele" himself. Also available at these stores


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