Build a ukulele book

The official luthiers forum is one of the best out there. Ukulele plans these are the drawings i used to build my tenor ukulele you can download this profile as a png file which you can use with the free eval. For beginning woodworkers, a basic boxshaped ukulele is included. This artistically conceived and executed book reveals the practical aspects of an ancient trade, showing the preparation and selection of materials, assembly and. The plan shows all details of how to build this little wing. Containing everything you need to build a wooden ukulele, with easytoassemble parts and full instructions, itll have any budding player strumming away in no time and creating their own distinctive sound. Wanting to a buy an ukulele and not sure where to start, or are you ready to upgrade. The stewmac kits are designed for the firsttime instrument builders. Ukulele chord book always useful to have a reference book on hand. Build a v type electric ukulele by john anthony guitars. Abc music ukulele is a perl module for ukulele tab image generator. I also really like rob mackillops 20 easy fingerstyle studies for ukulele.

Its also an indepth look at the theory and concepts that drive intelligent chordal playing. Subscribe to a luthiers forum for excellent information. No books listed here as yet, but it has to be said that al woods own book ukulele for dummies wiley isbn 9780470977996 is excellent. Of all the bass ukes on this list the luna bass tat is the most unusual the reason is. Sidebars, tips and trivia add personality and a bit of fun to this great project book. Book ukulele bookulele these plans are to make a basic ukulele out of simple materials and using a book as the main body. The fingerboard was cut from a brazilian rosewood guitar fingerboard blank that i bought in the 70s and had since warped. On this website, you will learn to play ukulele at a high level even if youre a total beginner to music or the instrument. Some manufacturers have begun building instruments that blur the lines between a traditional ukulele and other instruments such as banjos. This video is fastpaced and not necessarily an instructional video. Peace love ukulele licensed to youtube by ingrooves on behalf of hitchhike records. Designed for the intermediate ukulele player, this book will guide you to a new level of musicianship on the instrument.

I did not purchase this book as a stand alone guide to build the ukulele. It has a lot of techniques used for building flat tops as well. Ukulele buying guide comparing sizes, prices, brands, and. Build the ukulele with a younger aspiring player in your family. I started way back when with benedettos book on archtop guitar building to build my first guitar. These ukulele kits feature all the parts needed to assemble a fully functional ukulele, you will need to supply the finish materials sandpaper, paint, glue. It is a versatile instrument that is easy to play yet can also handle complex chord patterns. Build me up, buttercup by mike dabo and tony macaulay 1968 intro.

It covers all the basics and goes on to introduce playing a bunch of styles. You can use fancy tools and make your ukulele more complex, but this instructable is for a basic uke using mostly basic hand tools. Ukuguides offers you tons of guides and resources to learn playing the ukulele, how to take care of your beloved instrument and much more. Probably a nice first acoustic build for the less experienced builder and very rewarding. Im not sure i would single out any one book as best. This book may not be loaded with pretty colored picture they are black and white but it does tell you what you need to build a ukulele. Hello watchers, this video was made for my students as a reference to the production of a soprano ukulele. Using ukulele plans crack, key, serial numbers, registration. This is by far the most common shape among ukuleles. A good quality handmade ukulele has beautiful tone and is a delight to play, but also very expensiveunless you make your own. One ukulele nut 1 116 inches 28 mm from first to last string. Learning ukulele with curt getting started series of. We put a lot of time into our book, and a link to this page is all it takes.

Ukulele building handmade guitars luthier school guitar. Jan 28, 2016 hello watchers, this video was made for my students as a reference to the production of a soprano ukulele. I wanted to add to my library so as to further the options i had on building techniques and jig construction. This songbook is intended for use at our two jam nights in london. Students will receive a basic ukulele kit and then be tasked with measuring, gluing and screwing their instruments together. The 5 best ukulele starter kits for beginners musicianport. If you use it at your own night, please credit where it came from. You will also learn how to teach others the right way to play ukulele.

In this beautifully illustrated book, a master luthier and a painter tell their story of the creation of a musical instrument. The book gives the information needed to build a ukulele in general but not plans for all the gallery of ukes. Im reading the ukulele, a great little book that simply and clearly outlines how to build one. This series of lessons are also a great refresher for all players whove been playing for awhile or are in a position to offer. My friend pat hawley encouraged me to try to build a ukulele. Jun 21, 2014 im reading the ukulele, a great little book that simply and clearly outlines how to build one. Learn how to build chords via easy, stepbystep instructions, how to finger them, and how to select the appropriate shapes for your music. Its a fun project to do together, and leaves them with a usable instrument and lots of great memories when you are finished. After that we go to the moment before your first ukulele green booklets. My friend pat hawley encouraged me to try to build a ukulele having an experienced guitar builder such as pat to turn to for advice gave me the courage to build one. Here are the most popular versions guitar tabs, chords, ukulele chords.

Have some fun in your shop building each of these three versions. Ukulele for dummies the book i wrote for ukulele beginners. This artistically conceived and executed book reveals the practical aspects of an ancient trade, showing of the. Learn to make your next ukulele at home with our ukulele construction manual, or sign up for a. Note that these are digital downloads for your ease and convenience to print up to 3 copies to use for your ukulele building aspirations. Inside this book readers will learn how to make two different ukuleles.

Welcoming new ukulele makers and experienced ukulele builders. When youre looking for a premium, all solid wood tenor ukulele to build, weve made the perfect kit for you. Ukulele plans if you are looking for the perfect ukulele plans, you have come to the right place. Length 25 34 or 654mm wingspan 9 12 or 241mm depth 1 14 or 32mm scale length 14 nut 1 14 or 32mm set sycamore neck ash body pickup undersaddle uke piezo strings nylon. Produced in march, 2018 instrumentals are now shown in blue and underlined put together by jim carey please let me know of problemsmistakes and i would love any updatescorrections you can support this work via the donate button on. , solar music rights management, and 6 music rights societies. Photo at left shows most of the materials used to build a soprano ukulele. What ive learned so far is that i would need a lot of tools to do this, and the investment in these tools would far surpass the investment in a similar no, much higher quality ukulele built by someone else. Learn how to design and build your very own ukulele. You will play with a far more sophisticated musical toolbox than most people ever learn. This series of lessons is intended to take a beginning ukulele player, just getting started through the basics.

Ukulele build john anthony guitars, luthiers plans. Jake shimabukuro peace love ukulele book add to cart. Resembling a guitar, the curved portion of the upper body, referred to as the upper bout or shoulder, is usually somewhat smaller than the lower bout. Jims ukulele songbook gcea tuning please note that this is the first update to the book for 2018. The uke book illustrated clearly explains every step of the process through concise notes and informative drawings in the format of a graphic novel. Make your own ukulele by bill plant ukulele making books. Al has a naturally friendly and relaxed style with a real gift for getting information across to the reader very clearly. After assembly, student can design and paint their ukes for a custom look. We put a lot of time into our book, and a link to this page is all it takes thanks. Bring the sounds of hawaii straight to your living room, with your very own, handmade and personally decorated ukulele. For those looking for a more sophisticated project, instructions are included for making a professional grade soprano ukulele. Author you can visit publisher website by clicking homepage link.

Some guides are directed to newer ukulele players, while others are for advanced players. Four guitar or ukulele geared tuners two left and two right. Soprano small, concert medium and tenor large sizes. If you are familiar with cigar box guitars or cigar box ukuleles, it is very similar. But once i got started, i experimented with how i could build it without the specialized equipment that many guitar builders use. Want an email if the venue changes or anything else ukulele wednesdays related. We offer a widerange of body types and styles for fun little instruments. Build your own top shelf ukulele under the direct leadership of luthier brian hawkins. A humble little 14 scale ukulele with a beautiful sweet tone. It is no wonder that the popularity of the ukulele is quickly rising. This buyers guide will help you make an informed decision. Building a mold to hold your uke for assembly gluing the sides, neck and tail block, and linings. Would have liked a bit more in the construction segement.

Ukulele chord shapes is a lot more than just a reference book. Ukulele buying guide comparing sizes, prices, brands. The uke book illustrated clearly explains every step of the process in the construction of a ukulele through concise notes and informative drawings in the format of a graphic novel. We have two all solid wood kits in taiwanese koa acacia confusa or african mahogany khaya ivorensis, the traditional and bestloved tonewoods for uke players.