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TMPerfect for group or private study, Holly's Ukulele Method is a comprehensive,step-by-step, information-packed manual that transforms your ukulele into a toolto teach you the basics of musicianship.W OO WO[!,[!, a,rn&ill tr ooo Read music and tablature in the key of C so you canpick up any piece of music and play it Play melody lines Play chords to accompany yourself and others Combine both melody and chords for dynamitesolo playing Fingerpick and strum for a professional sounda,rn o esa,oooorn"Holly's energy and passion for teaching shine through inher complete ukulele method book. From cover to cover it ispacked full of practical lessons and information to get youplaying, growing as a musician and loving the ukulele!"-MIKE UPTON, FOUNDER, KALA BRAND MUSIC CO."Holly's enthusiasm, focus, and personalized lesson plansmake her music lessons exciting, informative, and inspiring."-MELODY CASPARI, OWNER/DIRECTOR,PETALUMA SCHOOL OF MUSIC, PETALUMA, CA"Whether you are a newbie ukulele player or simplywant to continue yourjourney as an advanced student,you can't go wrong with Holly's exclusive teaching method." String-by-string music reading Clear descriptions Easy-to-follow photos and drawings Songs and chords Strumming andfingerpicking Finger exercises Music writing-KENT SWISHER, STUDENT, SANTA ROSA, CA"Holly Rudin-Braschi's group ukulele classes consistentlyhave strong enrollments and she receivesexcellent student evaluations."-BETSY ROBERTS, DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY EDUCATION,SANTA ROSA JUNIOR COLLEGE, SANTA ROSA, CAUKEDAWGPRODUCTIONSISBN-13: 978-0-9964411-1-7HollyUkulele.com

Holl y 'sU kulele M etho d by Holly Rudin-BraschiMaster of Music, Manhattan School of Music, NYCUKE DAWG productionsTo download FREE mp3 music files for the songs and exercises in this book,or to purchase an interactive ebook version that includes the mp3s, please visit:www.HollyUkulele.com

Holly’s Ukulele Method Copyright 2015 Holly Rudin-BraschiAll rights reserved. No part of this book may be used, reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means,electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system,without permission in writing from the publisher.FIRST EDITIONISBN-13: 978-0996441124ISBN-10: 0996441123Library of Congress Control Number: 2016911032, 20161. music, 2. musical arrangement, 3. text, 4. compilation of musical exercises, 5. sound recording.Edited by Charylu Roberts; Initial Edit by Ronny S. SchiffMusic Typography and Interior Design by Charylu Roberts, O.Ruby Productions — www.SelfPublishMusicBooks.comCover Design, Proofreading and EBook Production by Phyllis Peterson — www.MagnoliaStudio.com“Uke Dawg” Logo and Drawings by Pete McDonnell — www.McDonnellillustration.comIllustrations by Ryan Quackenbush — www.RyanQuackenbush.comInterior Photos by Ed Dudkowski — www.EDudkowski.comHolly’s Cover and Introduction Photograph by Hugh O’Connor — hoconnor@me.comUkulele Photograph on Cover Provided by Kala Brand Music Co. — www.KalaBrand.comMusical Examples Recorded at:Zone Recording Studios by Blair Hardman — www.ZoneRecording.comIsland Sound Studios by Gaylord Kalani Holomalia — gholomalia@mac.compublished by :UKE DAWG productionswww.HollyUkulele.comManufactured in the United States of America

Table of ContentsWELCOME!. 1INTRODUCTION. 2Introducing Fingerpicking . 30Right Hand Fingers: How to Position and Play . 31You’ve Got Rhythm Out Loud!. 32Ukulele 12-Step Jump-Start Guide. 2Introducing Notes on the C String . 33Ukulele Anatomy. 31. C and D Away We Go! . 33STEP 1. Know Your Ukulele Anatomy. 42. Take Three for C and D. 34STEP 2. Set Up Your Ukulele. 63. More Four Count C and D . 34STEP 3. Clock into Your Playing Position. 74. Three Count Caper. 35STEP 4. Finding the Strumming “Sweet Spot”. 75. Last Call C and D. 35STEP 5. Learn the Names of Your Strings. 8Combining Melody and Chords. 36STEP 6. Tune Up. 86. Find the Note in the Chord. 36STEP 7. Get a Grip!. 9STEP 8. Learn to Strum. 11STEP 9. Learn to Read Chord Grids. 13STEP 10. Learn the Difference Between aNote and a Chord. 14STEP 11. Learn to Play the C and G7 Chords. 16STEP 12. Use Your Roadmap to Play Music. 17INTRODUCTORY SONGS. 181. Row Your Boat.182. Frère Jacques.197. Anticipate the Chord in the Melody. 378. Three Count Can-Do. 38WRITTEN EXERCISE 1: What’s My Line? . 39WRITTEN EXERCISE 2: Note WritingMiddle C and D Notes. 40WRITTEN EXERCISE 1: Answer Key forWhat’s My Line? . 41WRITTEN EXERCISE 2: Answer Key forNote Writing Middle C and D Notes. 423. This Old Man. 20LESSON 2. . . 434. He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands. 21Assignment . 435. Hush Little Baby. 224-Fret, Half-Step Chromatic Scale Exercise . 44LESSON 1. . . 23How to Read Tablature. 451. 4-Fret Half-Step Chromatic ScaleExercise . 47Assignment. 23Reading Music on Your Uke. 24Reading Music is not Rocket Science!. 24The Musical Alphabet. 24The Musical Staff. 25What is a Measure or Bar?. 26The Clef. 27EXERCISE: Practice writing the treble clef. 27Notes and Their Rhythmic Values. 28The Time Signature. 29Introducing the E, F, and G Notes.2. E, F, and G Notes.3. E, F, and G Jumble.4. Five-Note Scale .5. Five-Note Serenade.4849495051Let’s Play Some Music!.6. Hot Cross Buns.7. Merrily We Roll Along.8. Au Clair De La Lune.51515252

ivHOLLY’S UKULELE METHOD9. Love Somebody. 537. Combine C Scale Notes with Chords. 8410. Austrian Waltz. 538. Your A-B-Cs in 4/4 Time . 84Introducing the F Chord .11. Make it Mine in 4/4 Time.12. Chords Follow Notes in 4/4 Time .13. Notes and Chords in 3/4 Time.14. Jingle Bells.15. Beautiful Brown Eyes.545556575860How to Read and Play Lyric and Chord Charts. 6116. Ode to Joy. 62Ties, Slurs and Legato Playing. 6317. Barcarolle from “Tales of Hoffman”. 64Rests and Their Rhythmic Values. 65Incomplete measures. 6618. Kumbayah.6719. When the Saints Go Marching In .68Intro to the Arpeggio .9. A Little Arpeggio, Please .10. For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow.11. Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.12. Theme from Carmen .13. Sweet Betsy from Pike .14. Blow the Man Down.15. Bohemian Folk Song.16. The Can-Can.858586888990929495Written Exercise 1: Lines and Spaces. 96Written Exercise 2: Note Writing—The C Scale. 97Written Exercise 1: Answer Key ForLines and Spaces. 98Written Exercise 2: Answer Key ForNote Writing—C Scale . 99Written Exercise 1: Get Spaced! . 70Written Exercise 2: Note Writing –Middle C, D, E, F, G. 71Lesson 4. . . 100Written Exercise 3: Know Your Rests. 72Assignment . 100Written Exercise 1: Answer Key ForGet Spaced!. 73Introducing Notes on the G String:G, A, and B Notes. 101Written Exercise 2: Answer Key ForNote Writing Middle C, D, E, F, G Notes. 741. Low G, A, and B.102Written Exercise 3: Answer Key ForKnow Your Rests . 753. Note Your Naturals in C.103Lesson 3. . . 76Assignment. 76Introducing Notes on the A String:A, B and C Note. 771. Learn Your A, B, Cs.782. A, B, C Warm Up in 3/4 Time .783. More A, B, Cs.792. Work It Now in 3/4 Time.1034. A-B-C Blues.1045. Peter Gray.1056. Minor Serenade.1057. Daisy Bell A.K.A. A Bicycle Built For Two.106Introducing the Minor Chords:Am, Dm and Em . 1088. Chords with New Notes.1099. Minor Melody Exercise.11010. Volga Boatmen.110How to Play the C Major Scale Legato. 804. C Scale Exercise.815. A Tisket, A Tasket.826. Reuben, Reuben.8211. Amazing Grace.111Introducing the G Major Chord. 8314. Michael Row the Boat Ashore.11812. Largo from the New World Symphony,“Goin’ Home”.11413. Kilgarra Mountain.116

Table of Contents15. Shenandoah—3 Ways .11916. Shenandoah Version 2: Arrangement.120Written Exercise: How Low Can You Go?. 122Written Exercise: Answer Key ForHow Low Can You Go?. 123Lesson 5. . . 124Assignment . 124Introducing the C7, D7 and A7 Chords. 1251. C7, D7 and A7 Chord Workout.126v4. Go Tell Aunt Rhody: FingerpickingPractice Guide.1545. Au Clair de la Lune.1566. Bingo.1587. Bingo—Instrumental Arrangement.1598. Red River Valley.1609. She’ll Be Comin’ ’Round the Mountain.16210. Auld Lang Syne.164Most Commonly Used Chords in theKey of C Major. 16511. Oh, Susanna.1662. Triple Time Fingerpicking Patternsfor Songs in 3/4 Time .12812. Good Night Ladies.1683. Triple Time Fingerpicking and BrushPatterns for Songs in 3/4 Time.130Appendix. 1704. Down in the Valley: FingerpickingPractice Guide.1325. Down in the Valley (Version 2).1346. On Top of Old Smokey.1367. Take Me Out to the Ballgame.138Uke Basics: Let’s Talk Story!. 170Full Ukulele Fretboard. 172Note, Rhythm and Rest Values. 173String, Finger, and Note Reference Chart. 1748. The Cowboy’s LamentA.K.A. Streets of Laredo.140Tune Me Up and Turn Me Loose!. 1759. Whoopee Ti-Yi-Yo, Git AlongLittle Doggies.142Accidentals. 17710. De Colores .144Lesson 6. . . 147Ass

2 HOLLY’S UKULELE METHOD Introduction OMG! You just got your first ukulele and are sooooo excited. But, you don’t exactly know how to play and you want to start NOW. Perhaps you were inspired to purchase your ukulele because: a friend invited you to their uke group one of your favorite musicians plays a song on the uke that you want to learn you used to play as a child and want .