Let’s Kanikapila! Ten Steps To Learn ‘Ukulele - The Hawaiian Way Product Description:

‘Ukulele expert and enthusiast Michael Preston presents an interesting and comprehensive guide to learn how to play one of Hawai‘i’s most popular instruments.

This book includes:
• strumming and picking techniques
• information about different types of ‘ukulele
• tips on purchasing an instrument
• the history of the ‘ukulele in Hawai‘i
• ten lessons with step-by-step photographic instructions

Let’s Kanikapila! Ten Steps to Learn ‘Ukulele The Hawaiian Way is an easy-to-follow plan for beginners to launch their first efforts.

Lessons are designed to progressively learn all the chords by playing fun and familiar songs such as Sakura, Twinkle Twinkle, Kookaburra, Skip to My Lou, and Red River Valley. Hawaiian songs such as Hawai‘i Pono‘ī and Pua Lililehua as well as a Hawaiian translation of Silent Night (Pō La‘i Ē) are also included among other local selections.

Complete with an audio CD of sample songs and tutorials, here is everything ‘ukulele players want and need to know about playing their favorite instrument Hawaiian-style.