(Essential Elements Ukulele). Essential Elements Ukulele Book 2 is a
great next step for players who are ready to expand their knowledge of
music and further develop their skills on the ukulele. This
comprehensive method book uses familiar and popular songs to introduce
more advanced strumming options and fingerpicking techniques. A
combination of traditional notation and tablature are used to illustrate
new ideas. As in Book 1, the ukulele is used to explore concepts that
apply to any instrument and can provide a basis for future musical
experiences. The accompanying online audio provides demonstrations of
songs and play-along accompaniments, making this method a nice framework
for individual practice or group instruction. This book also includes
many well-known songs, including: "Amazing Grace," "Rock Around the
Clock," "This Little Light of Mine," the Beatles' "Eight Days a Week"
and "Yellow Submarine," Bruno Mars' "Count on Me," Jack Johnson's
"Upside Down," and "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" as made popular by
Israel Kamkawiwo'ole.