Discovering the Ukulele
with Herb Ohta, Jr. and Daniel Ho
A Beginner's Guide to Technique, Tuning, Scales, Chords, and Songs
In this informative book, 5-time Grammy award-winning musician Daniel Ho and international recording artist Herb Ohta, Jr present their unique perspectives on the ukulele. Following a brief history and description of the ukulele, they share 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. Free MP3 audio files of the music and examples are available at
www.DanielHo.com.
Song list:
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Amazing Grace (Folk/John Newton)
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Hi'ilawe (Sam Li'a Sr.)
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Sanoe (Queen Lill'uokalani)
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Silent Night (Franz Gruber)
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Banana Sunday (Daniel Ho and Herb Ohta)
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Hawai'i Pono'i (King David Kalakaua and Capt. Henri Berger)
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Pineapple Mango (Daniel Ho)
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Hawai'i Aloha (Lorenzo Lyons and James McGranahan)
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Aloha 'Oe ((Queen Lill'uokalani)
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Sakura (Trad. Japanese)
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Royal Hawaiian Hotel (Trad.)
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Canon (Johann Pachelbel)
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Hilo March (Trad.)
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Ka'anapali Sunset (Herb Ohta)
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