Ukulele the world's friendliest instrument / Daniel Dixon with Dixie Dixon and Jayne McKay.
| Author/creator | Dixon, Daniel, 1925- |
| Other author | Dixon, Dixie. |
| Other author | McKay, Jayne. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | 1st ed. |
| Publication Info | Layton, Utah : Gibbs Smith, |
| Description | 143 p. : ill. (some col.), map ; 22 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Public Library Complete |
| Subjects |
| 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. |
| Abstract | 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. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2010034832 |
| ISBN | 9781423603696 |
| ISBN | 1423603699 |
| Stock number | 1326209 QBI |