Ukulele Reading List

This diverse collection serves as a comprehensive resource for inspiration and practical tools for learning, playing, and enjoying the ukulele, with content suitable for different ages and skill levels.

Updated December 3, 2025
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Kids' ukulele songbook : learn 30 songs to sing and play
Arrow, Emily.
Paper Book
The perfect next step for kids with a basic understanding of how to play the ukulele, Kids' Ukulele Song Book continues their musical practice with 30 new songs for kids to learn and play! With a quick refresher in the opening section that reviews the four basic ukulele chords learned in...
How to Play Ukulele : A Complete Guide for Beginners
Scanlan, Dan.
Paper Book
Learn to play the ukulele with this beginner's guide that features information about basic techniques, tools, and music knowledge. What do George Clooney, Zooey Deschanel, Ryan Gosling, and James Franco all have in common? Answer: they all play the ukulele and now, with this easy...
Kids' Guide to Learning the Ukulele : 24 Songs to Learn and Play
Arrow, Emily.
Paper Book
The benefits of music are monumental! Ukuleles are the perfect first instrument for kids to learn to play, and this book will show them why and how. Filled with basic instructions for holding positions, tuning, basic chords, and more, children will then learn and practice 24 songs, games, and...
Ukulele for dummies
Wood, Alistair.
Paper Book
Learn everything ukulele'from chord progressions to playing pop, folk, and holiday favorites'and, yes, even Hawaiian music! The ukulele is hot. The season one finale of Glee featured a ukulele. The recent hit song "Hey Soul Sister" by Train includes the dulcet tones of a uke. Not to...
First 50 songs you should play on ukulele
Paper Book
(Ukulele). An amazing collection of 50 accessible, must-know favorites for the beginner who's learned enough to feel ready to step into songbooks! This book features melody, lyrics, and chord diagrams. Includes: Both Sides Now * Edelweiss * The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy) * Hallelujah *...
Stargirl
Spinelli, Jerry.
Paper Book
ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE'S 100 BEST YA BOOKS OF ALL TIME * NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * A PARADE BEST KIDS BOOK OF ALL TIME A modern-day classic from Newbery Medalist Jerry Spinelli, this beloved celebration of individuality is now an original movie on Disney+! ...

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