My third ukulele book is available worldwide on Amazon. This special edition for World Ukulele Day (2-2-2026) contains 12 short pieces I wrote in the past few weeks, since we sang “Five Arpeggios” in the parody “12 Days of Christmas.” If you don’t know your skill level, get this book to find out. If it’s too easy, then wait for Book 3. If just right, get Book 2. If too hard, get Book 1. Pick Pluck Play! is my new ukulele curriculum for fingerstyle ukulele.
Choose Your Format
This book is available worldwide on Amazon in three formats. The launch price is struck-out. The latest price is in bold color.
- Amazon.com Economy Edition with chord names in BOLD BLACK
$15.88$19.99 - Amazon.com Premium Color Edition with chord names in BOLD RED on heavy paper
$19.88$24.88 - Kindle Edition e-book
$9.88$12.99
Join me in Zoom on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 3 PM EST (20:00 GMT). The Zoom link is on the 3 Chord Thursday webpage 24 hours before we meet. We only meet for one hour. I will then be able to tell you more. At each session, I present a guest composer / instructor. You will learn a lot. I guarantee.
What’s inside
This 46-page book contains the following pieces
- Step by Step
- Boxing Day Thumb Drive
- The Sound of Alberti
- Intro to Arpeggio
- Harp on Arpeggio
- The PIM Pulse
- Piece of pi
- Double Stops on Travis (more on Travis picking for ukulele)
- Major Scale Waltz in C
- Minor Waltz on C Major Scale
- Winter Weave – previously titled “Snow White Waltz“
- Stitch in Triple Time – previously titled “New Year Waltz”
plus
- BONUS: Picking Pachelbel
- Chord Choreography exercises
- Build Your Own Ukulele Look Up Table
- Ukulele Chord Table – all the chords used in this book
In the past, I would post a blog about each piece and then do a video recording.
However, I am composing faster than I can write about it. So I decided to focus my time on publishing my music, rather than describe it, record it, etc.
Publishing is a very different process. Both getting my work published and composing are all-consuming activities.
How you can help
- Spread the word so that I can spend my time composing and getting my work published
- Order my books on Amazon for yourself and for others, so that Amazon will continue publishing my work
- Write a review if you’ve ordered a book, ditto above. Not everyone is allowed to write reviews (you’d have to have spent a minimum amount that particular year with actual money, not gift certificate or reward balance)
- Record my pieces on your YouTube Channel and send me a link – I am publishing my work so I can hear your interpretation.
- Drop me a line – I would love to hear from you while I’m in my cave, pushing my music out.
Black & White vs Premium Color
The black & white (inside 46 pages) are now available for sale worldwide on Amazon.
The premium color edition (chord names are in bold red, heavy paper) is available on 21st January 2026.
PREMIUM COLOR EDITION:
This deluxe version features high-definition color ink and heavy-weight premium paper, specifically designed for the best visual experience and durability while learning chord melody.
Collector’s Grade Finish:
Designed as a “Special Edition” for World Ukulele Day, this version is ideal for musicians who want a durable, high-quality physical copy for their library.
Why Choose the Premium Color Edition?
- Vibrant Visual Clarity:
Every chord diagram and musical illustration is printed with high-definition premium color ink for maximum legibility. - Superior Paper Quality:
This edition uses heavy-weight 70lb (105 GSM) white paper, providing a more substantial feel and preventing ink “show-through” during intense practice sessions. - Enhanced Learning Experience:
The color-coded progressive format helps you navigate the 12 miniatures and the Pachelbel’s Canon arrangement with ease
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