The uke is back! Here's a small, portable musical instrument that is easy to learn and yet allows for great virtuosity. A wonderfully satisfying instrument, the ukulele will quickly reward anyone wishing to learn the fundamentals.

Jim Beloff teaches you the basics of how to tune and hold your uke. Then by practicing the songs taught here, you'll learn many of the most important chords and strums which will quickly enable you to make music.

In addition, Jim introduces you to three very special guests: Travis Harrelson demonstrates his masterful strumming; Poncie Ponce performs his famous uke solo of Stars and Stripes for Ever; and Ian Whitcomb's playing is the perfect accompaniment to his English music-hall style of singing.

Finally, take a tour of Jim's own uke collection. While showing off some of his favourite ukes, Jim relates the colourful history of this most "joyful" of musical instruments.

Contents / Song list

He's Got the Whole World in His Hands
When the Saints Go Marching In
She'll be Comin' Round the Mountain
A Bicycle Built for Two
Aloha Oe
Give My Regards to Broadway

(Running time = 70 mins.)