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‘Ukulele at School, Book 1The Most Fun & Easy Way to Play!By Daniel Ho and Steve SanoStanford University music professor, Steve Sano, and six-time GRAMMY® Award-winner Daniel Ho, draw upon decades of experience as performers and instructors to bring you ’Ukulele at School, a unique and empowering method that makes learning fun and easy! First impressions last a lifetime and this introductory program is designed to instill a love of music in students, provide a solid musical foundation, and invigorate schools with the ideal classroom instrument…the ‘ukulele! In the teacher’s manual, the material in the student’s book is reproduced in full and enclosed in a gray outline so you can see exactly what’s presented to the student. Free MP3 audio files are available at UkuleleAtSchool.com.(98-DHC80115) | Student Book NEW! | $25.00(98-DHC80116) | Teacher Guide NEW! | $38.00

To strum means to play the strings with your right hand by brushing quickly across them. There are two common ways of strumming the strings. One is with a pick, and the second is with the fingers.

Strumming with a Pick

Hold the pick between your thumb and index finger. Hold it firmly, but don’t squeeze it too hard.

Strum from the fourth string (closest to the ceiling) to the first string (closest to the floor).

Important:Strum by mostly moving your wrist, not just your arm. Use as little motion as possible. Start as close to the top string as you can, and never let your hand move past the edge of the ukulele.

Strumming with Your Fingers

First decide if you feel more comfortable strumming with the side of your thumb or the nail of your index finger. The strumming motion is the same with the thumb or finger as it is when using the pick. Strum from the fourth string (closest to the ceiling) to the first string (closest to the floor).

Time to Strum!Strum all four strings slowly and evenly. Count your strums out loud as you play.Repeat this exercise until you feel comfortable strumming the strings.

/ / / / / / / / Count: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Start near the top string.

Strumming with the thumb

Strumming with the index finger

Move mostly your wrist, not just your arm. Finish near the bottom string.

Track 3

To strum means to play the strings with your right hand by brushing quickly across them.

strum strum strum strum strum strum strum strum

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Strumming the StringsNow that your child is holding the ukulele properly, it is time to begin playing. Strumming will be a fun and exciting activity. The idea is to brush quickly across all four strings, causing them all to sound together.

Strumming with a PickA ukulele pick, or plectrum, is generally made of one uniform material, such as plastic or nylon. They are usually triangle shaped, with two of the corners very rounded and one slightly less rounded. The less-rounded corner is typically the part used to strike the strings.

Introducing the Pick1. Help your child get into a good position with their

ukulele, ready to play.2. Show them the pick and point out the less-rounded corner, explaining that it is

the strumming end. Demonstrate strumming with the pick.3. Have your child hold their right arm out in front of them, keeping the forearm

in contact with the body of the ukulele. 4. Have them hold their fingers in a comfortably curled position, like holding a ball.5. Place the pick on the tip joint of the finger, with the less-rounded corner

pointed out, away from the palm of the hand.6. Have your child place their thumb on the pick and hold it firmly. Make sure

they don’t squeeze the pick too hard…they should just hold it firmly in place.7. Help the student place the tip of the pick on the 4th string (the one closest to

them, if they're holding the instrument correctly), and, moving from the wrist with a little help from the elbow joint, move it quickly and firmly across all four strings to create a strum.

Strumming with the FingersSome students prefer to strum with their fingers. Two popular ways to do this are: 1) with the thumb, or 2) with the back of the nail of the index finger. Either way is fine. Demonstrate both methods and have your child try both. The pictures on page 13 show strumming with the pick and with the fingers.

Practice Suggestions1. Tap a slow, steady beat on your lap, and count aloud, saying “1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8.”2. Using their chosen strumming method, have them strum the strings while

counting aloud.3. Play along with Track 3 on the CD.

Subsequent Lessons1. If using a pick, remind the student to hold it firmly but not to squeeze too

hard. The idea is to make a solid, firm sound.2. Always encourage your child to keep a slow, steady beat as they strum.

PickHold here

Touch the string here

Alfred’s Teach Your Child to Play Ukulele, Book 1The Easiest Ukulele Method Ever!By Ron Manus, Link Harnsberger, and Nathaniel GunodAlfred’s Teach Your Child to Play Ukulele, Book 1 is designed for parents who want to share the gift of music with their children. An easy and user-friendly Parent Guide precedes each student page to aid with teaching the music to the child. The enclosed audio recording contains a demonstration of every piece in the book.(43994) | Book 1 & CD NEW! | $31.00

Parent Guide Student Page

The New Ukulele TAB Big Book84 Genre-Spanning FavouritesThe New Ukulele TAB Big Book contains 84 songs drawing from the rock and pop, standards, Christmas, classical, and children’s songs genres. In addition to the thorough selection of tunes everyone’s familiar with, songs by these artists are included: The Beatles • Jimmy Buffett • The Byrds • Chicago • The Doors • Grateful Dead • Cee Lo Green • Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova • Journey • The Kinks • Led Zeppelin • John Lennon • Bruno Mars • Joni Mitchell • Katy Perry • The Rolling Stones • Santana • and more.(43041) | Easy Ukulele TAB NEW! | $39.00

It’s a Ukulele ChristmasOver 80 Holiday FavouritesIt’s a Ukulele Christmas contains over 80 Christmas songs arranged to be easily playable on the uke. Ranging from classic carols and popular tunes right on through music from Christmas movie favourites such as How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, this book is perfect for Christmas get-togethers and sing-alongs! Titles: Auld Lang Syne • Deck the Halls • Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas • Jingle Bells • Silent Night • You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch • and many more.(43992) | Ukulele TAB NEW! | $31.00

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Classroom & Early Childhood

I Sing, You Sing: Learning Songs30 Echo Songs for Young SingersBy Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse / recording orch. Tim HaydenAn exciting addition to Alfred Music's I Sing, You Sing echo song series. These 30 call and response songs encompass a wide variety of subjects, including: important everyday lessons (like crossing the street and answering the telephone), music class fundamentals (like the instruments of the orchestra and major vs. minor), and cross-curricular reinforcements (like identifying the continents and multiplying by two). Singers may echo the leader provided on the SoundTrax CD or take turns being leaders themselves—two versions of each song are included on the recording. Recommended for grades K–4. Chord symbols and suggested classroom activities are provided. Book is 100% reproducible. (41854) | CD Kit (Book & CD) NEW! | $70.00(41852) | Teacher’s Handbook NEW! | $31.00(41853) | SoundTrax CD NEW! | $54.00

About Time!18 Rhythm Stick Routines for Reading and PlayingBy Andrew BriggsPass out the rhythm sticks and let the fun begin! These energetic rhythmic routines are active learning at its very best. Eighteen familiar classroom songs are presented with notated rhythm patterns and kinesthetic stick routines: tap them on your knees, click them together, cross with a neighbour, and more! The simple rhythms can be learned by rote or read off the reproducible student pages. Plus, concise background information makes it easy to lead a discussion about the history and culture of each piece. The Enhanced CD features play-along tracks for each song plus PDFs of student pages. Recommended for grades 1–6. (42785) | Book & Enhanced CD NEW! | $46.00

Sound Stories Round the YearFolk Tales, Fables, and Poems for the Music ClassroomBy Karen Farnum-Surmani and Anna WentlentIt’s storybook time in music class! This useful collection adds instrument playing and sound exploration to well-known literature. The 16 sound stories have been thoughtfully organised by season, providing a choice for every month of the school year. Included are “The Spider and the Fly,” “The Legend of the Poinsettia,” “Babe, the Blue Ox,” “The Tortoise and the Hare,” and more. For convenience, each story is included as a PDF on the Data CD, allowing you to easily display it on a whiteboard or print student copies. Recommended for grades 1–5.(42788) | Book & Data CD NEW! | $39.00

Rhythm Band Sing Along20 Unison Favourites for Young Singers, with Optional Rhythm Band PartsArr. Sally K. Albrecht and Jay AlthouseTeach basic singing and rhythmic reading with this versatile and practical collection. Simply sing in unison or add optional rhythm band parts (two or three per song) for additional levels of learning. Fifteen different classroom instruments are featured on American spirituals and folk songs, seasonal highlights, songs from other lands, and well-known favourites. As educational as it is entertaining, this budget-stretching collection is perfect for both classroom instruction and concert performance. Recommended for grades 2–5. Teacher’s Handbook is 100% reproducible.(41754) | CD Kit (Book & Enhanced CD) NEW! | $90.00

Supplementary Piano

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Famous & Fun Christmas Duets, Book 46 Duets for One Piano, Four HandsArr. Carol MatzTitles: Angels We Have Heard On High • Bring a Toch, Jeannette, Isabella • Hallelujah Chorus (from Messiah) • The First Noel • We Three Kings of Orient Are • What Child Is This?(43029) | Book 4 Early Intermediate NEW! | $12.00

Famous & Fun Christmas Duets, Book 57 Duets for One Piano, Four HandsArr. Carol MatzTitles: Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy (from The Nutcracker) • Joy to the World • March of the Kings • O Christmas Tree • Silent Night • Ukrainian Bell Carol • We Wish You a Merry Christmas.(43030) | Book 5 Intermediate NEW! | $12.00

Also AvailableFamous & Fun Christmas DuetsDuets for One Piano, Four HandsArr. Carol Matz(41465) | Book 1 Early Elementary | $13.00(41466) | Book 2 Early Elementary / Elementary | $13.00(41467) | Book 3 Elementary / Late Elementary | $13.00

The Famous and Fun series provides valuable supplementary material that has been carefully selected for student appeal. These effective and enjoyable arrangements are accurately leveled, and are designed to supplement any piano method and provide motivating recital material.

These familiar praise and worship songs, with their rhythmic vitality and rich harmonies, will especially appeal to teens. Students will enjoy performing these pieces at youth groups, camps, and in other church settings.

Christian Hits for Teens, Book 18 Graded Selections for Early Intermediate to Intermediate PianistsArr. Melody BoberTitles: Above All • Blessings • In Christ Alone (My Hope Is Found) • I Need a Miracle • Jesus, Friend of Sinners • and more.(42456) | Book 1 Early Intermediate / Intermediate NEW! | $11.00

Christian Hits for Teens, Book 28 Graded Selections for Intermediate to Late Intermediate PianistsArr. Melody BoberTitles: Courageous • How Beautiful • I Can Only Imagine • Need You Now (How Many Times) • Redeemed • and more.(42457) | Book 2 Intermediate / Late Intermediate NEW! | $12.00

Christian Hits for Teens, Book 38 Graded Selections for Late Intermediate to Early Advanced PianistsArr. Melody BoberTitles: How Great Is Our God • In Christ Alone (My Hope Is Found) • Learning to Be the Light • Lord, I Need You • and more.(42458) | Book 3 Late Intermediate / Early Advanced NEW! | $12.00

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Band & String Methods

Sound Innovations: Ensemble Development for Advanced Concert BandChorales and Warm-up Exercises for Tone, Technique, and Rhythm By Peter Boonshaft and Chris BernotasSound Innovations: Ensemble Development for Advanced Concert Band contains 399 new exercises that are technically and musically challenging, including over 70 chorales written by some of today’s most renowned composers. Exercises are grouped by key and presented in a variety of intermediate to advanced difficulty levels. Where possible, several exercises in the same category are provided to allow variety while accomplishing the same goals.

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Also AvailableSound Innovations: Ensemble Development for Intermediate Concert Band(34571) | Flute | $15.00(34572) | Oboe | $15.00(34573) | Bassoon | $15.00(34574) | Clarinet 1 | $15.00(34575) | Clarinet 2 | $15.00(34576) | Alto Clarinet | $15.00(34577) | Bass Clarinet | $15.00(34578) | Alto Sax 1 | $15.00(34579) | Alto Sax 2 | $15.00(34580) | Tenor Sax | $15.00(34581) | Baritone Sax | $15.00(34582) | Trumpet 1 | $15.00(34583) | Trumpet 2 | $15.00(34584) | Horn | $15.00(34585) | Trombone 1 | $15.00(34586) | Trombone 2 | $15.00(34587) | Baritone BC | $15.00(34588) | Baritone TC | $15.00(34589) | Tuba | $15.00(39085) | Electric Bass | $15.00(39083) | Percussion 1 | $21.00(39084) | Percussion 2 | $21.00(34590) | Mallet Percussion | $15.00(39089) | Timpani | $21.00(34570) | Conductors Score - Concert Band | $95.00

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Australian Editions Available for Books 1 and 2