Discovering the Ukulele

For Beginning and Intermediate Players
Herb Ohta, Jr.
& Daniel Ho

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A beginner's guide to technique, tuning, scales, and chords.


Song List
Includes 14 songs written in tablature and notation:

1.
Amazing Grace John Newton
2.
Hi'ilawe Sam Li'a, Sr.
3.
Sanoe Queen Lili'uokalani
4.
Silent Night Franz Gruber
5.
Banana Sunday Daniel Ho & Herb T. Ohta
6.
Hawai'i Pono'i King David Kalakaua & Henri Berger
7.
Pineapple Mango Daniel Ho
8.
Hawai'i Aloha James McGranahan & Lorenzo Lyons
9.
Aloha 'Oe Queen Lili'uokalani
10.
Sakura Traditional
11.
Royal Hawaiian Hotel Traditional
12.
Canon Johann Pachelbel
13. Hilo March Traditional
14. Ka'anapali Sunset Herb T. Ohta

Description
International recording artist, Herb Ohta, Jr., and Grammy award-winning musician, Daniel Ho, have toured extensively in support of their two albums, ‘Ukuleles in Paradise and Step 2: ‘Ukuleles in Paradise 2. Discovering the ‘Ukulele was inspired by their collaborations as performers and instructors. In this informative book, Daniel and Herb present their unique perspectives on the ‘ukulele. Following a brief history and description of the ‘ukulele, they share their 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.

Credits
Daniel Ho Writer, photography
Herb Ohta, Jr. Writer, music engraving
Lydia Miyashiro Editor, photography
Sharlene Oshiro Graphic design
Roy Takashima & Obun Hawaii Graphic layout & printing

Publisher: Daniel Ho Creations

Release Date: June, 2006

Printed in Hawaii, U.S.A.