Ukulele Basics is a landmark ukulele method for young beginners. Carefully designed for use in both individual- and group-learning contexts, Ukulele Basics supports players and teachers through the early stages of learning, providing the ideal foundation for budding musicians. From how to hold your ukulele, through basic chords and strumming patterns, to playing accompaniments and simple tunes, this carefully paced method provides a complete resource for aspiring players.
- Suitable for absolute beginners aged 6+
- Gradually introduces key musical concepts, tab and stave notation, simple chords and strums and tunes to pluck
- Online audio of demos for all songs and chords as well as numerous backing tracks
- Â Notes for teachers and tips for parents/carers to download.
- Detailed lesson plans for selected songs can be found below
Contents
- The Strings Song
- Strum Song
- See my C!
- Row, Row, Row Your Boat
- A Sailor Went to Sea
- Drunken Sailor (2 versions)
- Sail Us Away
- Hot Cross Buns
- Frère Jacques (2 versions)
- London Bridge is Falling Down
- I Can Play My Ukulele
- Time To Strum!
- He’s Got The Whole World in His Hands
- Swing Low
- When the Saints Go Marching In
- I’m Gonna Sing
- Blue Moon
- Banana Boat Song
- How Much Is That Doggie In The Window
- Daisy Bell
- Clementine
- I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)
- Creepy Fingers!
- Scale the Ladder
- The Ukulele Alphabet
Items not in stock
Feel free to get in touch with us to place an order for any item which is not in stock. Typically we can obtain most print music titles within 2-3 weeks from our overseas suppliers. Orders for instruments and accessories can be obtained overnight from local suppliers if in stock.
See the CONTACT US link at the bottom of the page. Fill in the online form, or click on the email link, or phone us on the toll-free number 0800 505 003 within New Zealand.
Courier and post within New Zealand.
Our courier calls in for pick-ups at 4.00pm Monday to Friday. There are no weekend pick-ups. Due to the large amount of orders we often get in the afternoon, please email us by 2pm or phone by 3pm to ensure your order gets away the same day. We cannot deliver by courier to PO Box addresses so please supply a physical delivery address. Couriers deliver to most urban areas within New Zealand overnight. Rural delivery time frames vary but are usually 2-3 business days.
Shipping large items
All items over 25kgs are deemed large items and will require a more in depth shipping approach. Please feel free to contact us prior to your purchase to discuss these shipping options.
Orders/Returns/Refunds Policies
If for any reason we send an incorrect item you have every right to return it and be sent the correct item. However, we won’t be able to offer a refund in these circumstances.
We reserve the right to refuse returns or requests for exchanges if the goods have been supplied correctly.
Warranties vary from product to product, feel free to get in touch if you would like to find the specific warranty on a particular product. If a fault shows itself with an instrument or accessory, please contact us and if the purchase was within the standard warranty period we will either repair or replace the item. For larger instruments such as digital pianos or keyboards we can give you the repairer’s address to send the item to. For pianos under guarantee there is a procedure to go through which can be arranged with Robert.
If the fault develops with any product due to lack of care, or because the item was being used in a way for which it was not designed, that would fall outside the warranty terms. We can however organise a repair at your cost. There is an inspection fee if the repair does not go ahead once you receive a quote. If you decide not to go ahead with a repair, your goods will be available for collection on payment of the inspection fee AND any delivery costs we have incurred.
If you have any questions relating to these issues please feel free to contact us.
Contact us to inquire about further details, back order, pricing and availability. We are here to help.
