| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
1 online resource (143 pages) : illustrations (some color), map |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Summary |
The humble ukelele is making a comeback. Its sweet, simple and friendly quality makes you want to slow down, listen and join inches Read this book and you'll become a believer too. |
| 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. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Subject |
Ukulele.
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MUSIC -- Musical Instruments -- Strings.
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MUSIC -- History & Criticism.
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Ukulele. (OCoLC)fst01160600
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| Added Author |
Dixon, Dixie.
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McKay, Jayne.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Dixon, Daniel, 1925- Ukulele. First edition 9781423603696 (DLC) 2010034832 (OCoLC)656556784 |
| ISBN |
9781423618126 (electronic bk.) |
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1423618122 (electronic bk.) |
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