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Ukulele : the world's friendliest instrument / Daniel Dixon with Dixie Dixon and Jayne McKay

Author
Dixon, Daniel, 1925-
Published
Layton, Utah : Gibbs Smith, [2011]
Copyright Date
©2011
Edition
First edition.
Physical Description
1 online resource (143 pages) : illustrations (some color), map
Additional Creators
Dixon, Dixie and McKay, Jayne
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Contents
Overture -- From Portugal to paradise: the uke goes to Hawaii: 1879-1915 -- California, here I come-mania on the mainland: 1915-1920 -- Give my regards to Broadway-the uke, Tin Pan Alley and the Roaring Twenties -- The music goes 'round and 'round-the great early players -- Makin' whoopee-the pioneer makers and manufacturers -- Happy days are gere again-the resurgent ukulele: 1945-1953 -- Say it with music-contemporary virtuosos and personalities -- Matchmaker, matchmaker-putting the ukulele yttogether, with woods and with people -- I found a million dollar baby (in a 5 and ten cent store) -- There's no business like uke business-the ins and outs of the ukulele trade -- Hail, hail, the gang's all here-ukulele clubs and congregations -- Refrain -- Resources -- Ukulele 101 -- Ukulele chords.
Summary
The humble ukelele is making a comeback. Its sweet, simple and friendly quality makes you want to slow down, listen and join in. Read this book and you'll become a believer too.
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ISBN
9781423618126 (electronic bk.)
1423618122 (electronic bk.)
9781423603696
1423603699
Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references.
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