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Ukulele music books can serve as a great resource to someone learning how to play ukulele or perfecting some advanced skills.
Method Books
Popular method books for beginners include the Alfred’s Basic Ukulele Method, Hal Leonard’s Ukulele Method, and Teach Yourself to Play Ukulele. Most method books offer a progression of books so you can continue learning to a higher level. Many also come with CDs or DVDs to assist in the learning process. If you are a guitar player trying to learn to play ukulele, Ukulele for Guitar Players is a good place to start! Several methods exist for children specifically, such as the Kids’ Ukulele Course, Starting Ukulele, and the Children’s Ukulele Method.
Easy Ukulele Songbooks
For beginners looking to play something fun, check out some Ukulele Collections for Easier Ukulele. These books feature songs with easier chords and simplified tablature melodies. Some books in this section are the Big Easy Ukulele Tab Songbook, Easy Songs for Ukulele, and Just for Fun: Easy Rock Ukulele.
Ukulele Songbooks
For more experienced players or those looking for a challenge, there are many genres of ukulele collections such as Pop & Rock Collections, Classical Collections, Fingerstyle Collections, Mixed Genre, Christmas, and Jazz & Blues Collections. If you are hoping to stick with a more traditional application of the ukulele, try out some Hawaiian Collections. These books often come with CDs so you can play along.
Jumpin’ Jim’s
Jumpin’ Jim’s Ukulele Songbooks also offer a wide variety of music for ukulele. This popular series includes the titles Camp Ukulele, Ukulele Beach Party, Ukulele Favorites, and Ukulele Country. Jumpin’s Jim’s series also features a book for Baritone ukulele, The Bari Best. Add the whole Jumpin’ Jim’s collection to your ukulele library!