Author: Jason Randall
Publisher: CRB Publishing
ISBN: 882957516X
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
“Say It With A Ukulele…” “… Grumbles some gramophone; Christ, tell me what to say to her Now that I’m used to my loneliness?” This verse from the poem “Fog” by George Seferis, the Nobel Prize winning poet from Greece, perfectly reflects the nature of the instrument and the emotions it can evoke. First introduced by Portuguese immigrants from Madeira to Hawaii, this traditional musical instrument has one of the most distinct sounds and immediately immerses everyone into its mesmerizing melody. The name ukulele means “jumping flea” in the Hawaiian dialect and was inspired by the way the fingers have to move in order to perform a song. Here’s How You Can Learn How To Play The Ukulele, Even If You Have Zero Experience! In this all-inclusive ukulele guide by Jason Randall, you will be able to gain an in-depth understanding of the history, chords and melodies of ukulele and start your own musical journey. By the end of this comprehensive ukulele guide, you will be able to • Learn The Chords • Understand The Melodies • Combine Them To Play Songs This Starter’s Guide To Ukulele Is Everything You Need In Order To Play! Well… almost everything, because you definitely need a ukulele too! That’s it! With your musical instrument and this all-in-one ukulele guide, you will be able to learn how to play ukulele from scratch, play famous melodies and embark on a musical adventure through the Hawaiian tradition and modern music. Looking For A Special Gift Idea For Your Loved Ones? Surprise your children, husband, wife or loved ones with this all-in-one ukulele guide and offer them the chance to learn how to play the ukulele properly. And the best part? Every single example in the book comes with an audio clip, so that you can easily understand the methodology and sound result. What Are You Waiting For? Click “Buy Now” & Say It With A Ukulele!
How to Play Ukulele
Author: Dan Scanlan
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1507207506
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 221
Book Description
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 step-by-step guide, you can too! With just this book and your ukulele in hand, you’ll learn basic music skills, how to care for your instrument, and how to play some simple tunes. Whether you’re looking to impress your friends with spontaneous sing-alongs, or just want to strum solo, How to Play Ukulele is the perfect entryway to the wonderful world of ukulele.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1507207506
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 221
Book Description
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 step-by-step guide, you can too! With just this book and your ukulele in hand, you’ll learn basic music skills, how to care for your instrument, and how to play some simple tunes. Whether you’re looking to impress your friends with spontaneous sing-alongs, or just want to strum solo, How to Play Ukulele is the perfect entryway to the wonderful world of ukulele.
How to Play Ukulele
Author: Ben Parker
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781908707086
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Teach yourself Ukulele today! This book is the perfect introduction to the Ukulele, and ideal for the absolute beginner getting started with their first Uke ! With absolutely no musical knowledge required, this simple yet comprehensive guide is perfect for adults and children alike! * Easy to follow instructions and illustrations * Simple exercises to follow and practice * Learn at your own pace * Fun and easy songs, chords and tunes to play * Learn how to read and understand music notes and symbols * Tons of playing Tips and Techniques * Simply follow the tips and lessons in the book and you'll be playing Ukulele in no time !
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781908707086
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Teach yourself Ukulele today! This book is the perfect introduction to the Ukulele, and ideal for the absolute beginner getting started with their first Uke ! With absolutely no musical knowledge required, this simple yet comprehensive guide is perfect for adults and children alike! * Easy to follow instructions and illustrations * Simple exercises to follow and practice * Learn at your own pace * Fun and easy songs, chords and tunes to play * Learn how to read and understand music notes and symbols * Tons of playing Tips and Techniques * Simply follow the tips and lessons in the book and you'll be playing Ukulele in no time !
How to Play Ukulele
Author: Jason Randall
Publisher: CRB Publishing
ISBN: 882957516X
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
“Say It With A Ukulele…” “… Grumbles some gramophone; Christ, tell me what to say to her Now that I’m used to my loneliness?” This verse from the poem “Fog” by George Seferis, the Nobel Prize winning poet from Greece, perfectly reflects the nature of the instrument and the emotions it can evoke. First introduced by Portuguese immigrants from Madeira to Hawaii, this traditional musical instrument has one of the most distinct sounds and immediately immerses everyone into its mesmerizing melody. The name ukulele means “jumping flea” in the Hawaiian dialect and was inspired by the way the fingers have to move in order to perform a song. Here’s How You Can Learn How To Play The Ukulele, Even If You Have Zero Experience! In this all-inclusive ukulele guide by Jason Randall, you will be able to gain an in-depth understanding of the history, chords and melodies of ukulele and start your own musical journey. By the end of this comprehensive ukulele guide, you will be able to • Learn The Chords • Understand The Melodies • Combine Them To Play Songs This Starter’s Guide To Ukulele Is Everything You Need In Order To Play! Well… almost everything, because you definitely need a ukulele too! That’s it! With your musical instrument and this all-in-one ukulele guide, you will be able to learn how to play ukulele from scratch, play famous melodies and embark on a musical adventure through the Hawaiian tradition and modern music. Looking For A Special Gift Idea For Your Loved Ones? Surprise your children, husband, wife or loved ones with this all-in-one ukulele guide and offer them the chance to learn how to play the ukulele properly. And the best part? Every single example in the book comes with an audio clip, so that you can easily understand the methodology and sound result. What Are You Waiting For? Click “Buy Now” & Say It With A Ukulele!
Publisher: CRB Publishing
ISBN: 882957516X
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
“Say It With A Ukulele…” “… Grumbles some gramophone; Christ, tell me what to say to her Now that I’m used to my loneliness?” This verse from the poem “Fog” by George Seferis, the Nobel Prize winning poet from Greece, perfectly reflects the nature of the instrument and the emotions it can evoke. First introduced by Portuguese immigrants from Madeira to Hawaii, this traditional musical instrument has one of the most distinct sounds and immediately immerses everyone into its mesmerizing melody. The name ukulele means “jumping flea” in the Hawaiian dialect and was inspired by the way the fingers have to move in order to perform a song. Here’s How You Can Learn How To Play The Ukulele, Even If You Have Zero Experience! In this all-inclusive ukulele guide by Jason Randall, you will be able to gain an in-depth understanding of the history, chords and melodies of ukulele and start your own musical journey. By the end of this comprehensive ukulele guide, you will be able to • Learn The Chords • Understand The Melodies • Combine Them To Play Songs This Starter’s Guide To Ukulele Is Everything You Need In Order To Play! Well… almost everything, because you definitely need a ukulele too! That’s it! With your musical instrument and this all-in-one ukulele guide, you will be able to learn how to play ukulele from scratch, play famous melodies and embark on a musical adventure through the Hawaiian tradition and modern music. Looking For A Special Gift Idea For Your Loved Ones? Surprise your children, husband, wife or loved ones with this all-in-one ukulele guide and offer them the chance to learn how to play the ukulele properly. And the best part? Every single example in the book comes with an audio clip, so that you can easily understand the methodology and sound result. What Are You Waiting For? Click “Buy Now” & Say It With A Ukulele!
Ukulele Lessons for Beginners
Author: LearnToPlayMusic.com
Publisher: LearnToPlayMusic.com
ISBN: 9825320192
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 167
Book Description
Teach yourself how to play ukulele with our easy ukulele lessons for beginners. ***Comes with online access to free ukulele videos and audio demonstrating all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score animation for easy music learning.*** "Some of my favorite tunes are used in this book! And the language is so easy to understand, it makes it easy to learn from." - Nishiii Progressive Beginner Ukulele contains all you need to know to start learning to be a great ukele player - in one easy-to-follow, lesson-by-lesson ukulele tutorial. Suitable for all ages and all types of ukuleles including concert ukulele, soprano ukulele and tenor ukulele. No prior knowledge of how to read music or playing the ucalaly is required to teach yourself to learn to play ukulele from this book. Teach yourself: • How to play ukulele chords for beginners and advanced players • All the fundamental techniques of ukalele chord playing including how to use a pick and how to strum using your fingers • How to play rhythm ukulele strumming patterns • How to read vocal music, ukulele chords and ukulele music • How to tune a ukulele • Ukulele tips and ukulele tricks that every player should know when learning ukulele • Music theory as it applies to the yukulele, with an emphasis on chords, accompaniment and timing • Shortcuts for how to learn ukulele fast by getting the most from ukulele practice sessions Contains everything you need to know to learn to play the ukulele today. Features include: • Progressive step-by-step easy beginners ukulele lessons written by a professional ukulele teacher • Full color photos and diagrams • Easy-to-read ukulele music for beginners, ukelele chords for beginners and easy ukulele rhythm patterns for beginners • Ukulele chord chart containing formulas and chord diagrams for over 80 ukulele chords • 103 ukulele exercises, ukulele chord progressions, ukulele strumming patterns and popular easy ukulele songs for beginners in various styles including hawaiian ukulele, folk ukulele, jazz ukulele, country ukulele and blues ukulele Beginner ukulele lessons have never been this easy for anyone who wants to learn how to play the ukulele, fast. LearnToPlayMusic.com's ukulele lessons for beginners are used by students and ukulele teachers worldwide to learn how to play ukulele. For over 30 years, our team of professional authors, composers and musicians have crafted music lesson books that are a cut above the rest. We offer a huge selection of music instruction books that cover many different instruments and styles in print, eBook and app formats. Awarded the 'Quality Excellence Design' (QED) seal of approval for eBook innovation, LearnToPlayMusic.com continues to set the standard for quality music education resources.
Publisher: LearnToPlayMusic.com
ISBN: 9825320192
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 167
Book Description
Teach yourself how to play ukulele with our easy ukulele lessons for beginners. ***Comes with online access to free ukulele videos and audio demonstrating all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score animation for easy music learning.*** "Some of my favorite tunes are used in this book! And the language is so easy to understand, it makes it easy to learn from." - Nishiii Progressive Beginner Ukulele contains all you need to know to start learning to be a great ukele player - in one easy-to-follow, lesson-by-lesson ukulele tutorial. Suitable for all ages and all types of ukuleles including concert ukulele, soprano ukulele and tenor ukulele. No prior knowledge of how to read music or playing the ucalaly is required to teach yourself to learn to play ukulele from this book. Teach yourself: • How to play ukulele chords for beginners and advanced players • All the fundamental techniques of ukalele chord playing including how to use a pick and how to strum using your fingers • How to play rhythm ukulele strumming patterns • How to read vocal music, ukulele chords and ukulele music • How to tune a ukulele • Ukulele tips and ukulele tricks that every player should know when learning ukulele • Music theory as it applies to the yukulele, with an emphasis on chords, accompaniment and timing • Shortcuts for how to learn ukulele fast by getting the most from ukulele practice sessions Contains everything you need to know to learn to play the ukulele today. Features include: • Progressive step-by-step easy beginners ukulele lessons written by a professional ukulele teacher • Full color photos and diagrams • Easy-to-read ukulele music for beginners, ukelele chords for beginners and easy ukulele rhythm patterns for beginners • Ukulele chord chart containing formulas and chord diagrams for over 80 ukulele chords • 103 ukulele exercises, ukulele chord progressions, ukulele strumming patterns and popular easy ukulele songs for beginners in various styles including hawaiian ukulele, folk ukulele, jazz ukulele, country ukulele and blues ukulele Beginner ukulele lessons have never been this easy for anyone who wants to learn how to play the ukulele, fast. LearnToPlayMusic.com's ukulele lessons for beginners are used by students and ukulele teachers worldwide to learn how to play ukulele. For over 30 years, our team of professional authors, composers and musicians have crafted music lesson books that are a cut above the rest. We offer a huge selection of music instruction books that cover many different instruments and styles in print, eBook and app formats. Awarded the 'Quality Excellence Design' (QED) seal of approval for eBook innovation, LearnToPlayMusic.com continues to set the standard for quality music education resources.
Alfred's Teach Yourself to Play Ukulele
Author: Morton Manus
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 9781457408335
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
This book teaches you how to play the D-tuned ukulele with an easy-to-follow approach that will have you playing instantly. Different strumming techniques help you play in any style including folk, blues, and country. Great songs like "This Land Is Your Land," "When the Saints Go Marching In," "St. Louis Blues," and many others are included with lyrics. A special section on playing by ear teaches how to figure out your own favorite songs, and a handy chart shows how to transpose any song to the key of your choice. Upon completion of this book, you will be able to play your favorite songs on the ukulele in any key.
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 9781457408335
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
This book teaches you how to play the D-tuned ukulele with an easy-to-follow approach that will have you playing instantly. Different strumming techniques help you play in any style including folk, blues, and country. Great songs like "This Land Is Your Land," "When the Saints Go Marching In," "St. Louis Blues," and many others are included with lyrics. A special section on playing by ear teaches how to figure out your own favorite songs, and a handy chart shows how to transpose any song to the key of your choice. Upon completion of this book, you will be able to play your favorite songs on the ukulele in any key.
Alfred's Teach Yourself to Play Ukulele, C-Tuning Edition
Author: Morton Manus
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 1457435063
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
Learn to play the ukulele and open up a brand new world of musical knowledge with this exciting method from Alfred. Beginners of all ages can start their journey to a lifetime of musical enjoyment. Beginning with the fundamentals, you will learn about the history of the ukulele, its components, how to hold and tune it, and getting acquainted with standard musical notation. You will then move right along to playing different notes, chords, scales, and songs, lesson by lesson, all while continuing to increase your ever-growing knowledge of reading and understanding standard musical notation and playing a variety of well-known songs. You will learn different strumming techniques to help you play in a variety of musical styles. The book also contains a section teaching you how to play by ear. Upon completion of the book, you will be able to play your favorite songs on the ukulele in any key and know how to read music. The book features the following resources for reference during and after your lessons: * Transposition chart * Dictionary of tablature techniques * Ukulele fingerboard chart * Complete ukulele chord dictionary This book teaches entirely in C tuning. The D tuning edition of Alfred’s Teach Yourself to Play Ukulele (item 14135) is available from your favorite music retailer and at Alfred.com. Be your own teacher, and let Alfred be your resource every step of the way.
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 1457435063
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
Learn to play the ukulele and open up a brand new world of musical knowledge with this exciting method from Alfred. Beginners of all ages can start their journey to a lifetime of musical enjoyment. Beginning with the fundamentals, you will learn about the history of the ukulele, its components, how to hold and tune it, and getting acquainted with standard musical notation. You will then move right along to playing different notes, chords, scales, and songs, lesson by lesson, all while continuing to increase your ever-growing knowledge of reading and understanding standard musical notation and playing a variety of well-known songs. You will learn different strumming techniques to help you play in a variety of musical styles. The book also contains a section teaching you how to play by ear. Upon completion of the book, you will be able to play your favorite songs on the ukulele in any key and know how to read music. The book features the following resources for reference during and after your lessons: * Transposition chart * Dictionary of tablature techniques * Ukulele fingerboard chart * Complete ukulele chord dictionary This book teaches entirely in C tuning. The D tuning edition of Alfred’s Teach Yourself to Play Ukulele (item 14135) is available from your favorite music retailer and at Alfred.com. Be your own teacher, and let Alfred be your resource every step of the way.
Ukulele Lessons for Kids - Book 1
Author: LearnToPlayMusic.com
Publisher: LearnToPlayMusic.com
ISBN: 9825323590
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 73
Book Description
Teach how to play ukulele for kids with our easy ukulele lessons for kids. ***Comes with online access to free ukulele videos and audio demonstrating all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score animation for easy music learning.*** Progressive Ukulele Method for Young Beginners - Book 1 contains all you need to know to start teaching kids to play ukulele - in one easy-to-follow, lesson-by-lesson children’s ukulele tutorial. Suitable for children aged 4 to 8 years and all types of ukuleles including concert ukulele, soprano ukulele and tenor ukulele. No prior knowledge of how to read music or playing the ukulele is required to teach a child to learn to play ukulele from this book. Teach your child: • How to play ukulele chords for kids and rhythm ukulele strumming patterns • How to play ukulele notes for kids • All the fundamental techniques of ukulele playing including correct posture, hand position and fingering technique for playing 5 ukulele notes and 3 ukulele chords • Basic ukulele theory for kids including how to read music and ukulele chord symbols • Ukulele tips for kids that every child should know when learning ukulele • Shortcuts for how to learn ukulele fast by getting the most from ukulele practice sessions Contains everything you need to know about how to teach a child to play ukulele today. Features include: • Progressive step-by-step easy ukulele lessons written by a professional children’s ukulele teacher • Beautifully illustrated in full color throughout • Easy-to-read ukulele music for kids and ukulele chords for kids, with lyrics to sing along • Ukulele chord chart and note chart containing all chords and notes taught in this book • 37 great sounding ukulele exercises containing popular easy ukulele songs for kids Kids ukulele lessons have never been this easy for parents and teachers who want to teach children to learn how to play the ukulele, fast. LearnToPlayMusic.com's ukulele lessons for kids are used by children’s ukulele teachers worldwide to teach how to play ukulele for kids. For over 30 years, our team of professional authors, composers and musicians have crafted music lesson books that are a cut above the rest. We offer a large selection of music lessons for kids that cover many different instruments in print, eBook and app formats. Awarded the 'Quality Excellence Design' (QED) seal of approval for eBook innovation, LearnToPlayMusic.com continues to set the standard for quality children’s music education resources.
Publisher: LearnToPlayMusic.com
ISBN: 9825323590
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 73
Book Description
Teach how to play ukulele for kids with our easy ukulele lessons for kids. ***Comes with online access to free ukulele videos and audio demonstrating all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score animation for easy music learning.*** Progressive Ukulele Method for Young Beginners - Book 1 contains all you need to know to start teaching kids to play ukulele - in one easy-to-follow, lesson-by-lesson children’s ukulele tutorial. Suitable for children aged 4 to 8 years and all types of ukuleles including concert ukulele, soprano ukulele and tenor ukulele. No prior knowledge of how to read music or playing the ukulele is required to teach a child to learn to play ukulele from this book. Teach your child: • How to play ukulele chords for kids and rhythm ukulele strumming patterns • How to play ukulele notes for kids • All the fundamental techniques of ukulele playing including correct posture, hand position and fingering technique for playing 5 ukulele notes and 3 ukulele chords • Basic ukulele theory for kids including how to read music and ukulele chord symbols • Ukulele tips for kids that every child should know when learning ukulele • Shortcuts for how to learn ukulele fast by getting the most from ukulele practice sessions Contains everything you need to know about how to teach a child to play ukulele today. Features include: • Progressive step-by-step easy ukulele lessons written by a professional children’s ukulele teacher • Beautifully illustrated in full color throughout • Easy-to-read ukulele music for kids and ukulele chords for kids, with lyrics to sing along • Ukulele chord chart and note chart containing all chords and notes taught in this book • 37 great sounding ukulele exercises containing popular easy ukulele songs for kids Kids ukulele lessons have never been this easy for parents and teachers who want to teach children to learn how to play the ukulele, fast. LearnToPlayMusic.com's ukulele lessons for kids are used by children’s ukulele teachers worldwide to teach how to play ukulele for kids. For over 30 years, our team of professional authors, composers and musicians have crafted music lesson books that are a cut above the rest. We offer a large selection of music lessons for kids that cover many different instruments in print, eBook and app formats. Awarded the 'Quality Excellence Design' (QED) seal of approval for eBook innovation, LearnToPlayMusic.com continues to set the standard for quality children’s music education resources.
Playbook: Learn to Play Ukulele
Author: Wise Publications
Publisher: Wise Publications
ISBN: 1787590232
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 81
Book Description
Master your new instrument with Playbook: Learn To Play Ukulele - the ideal partner for any fledgling Ukulele player! Whether you are learning from scratch or just want a quick reference guide, this book will be your bible. This well-structured guide begins with the very basics, from the anatomy of the Uke and correct posture and tuning, before progressing to chords, rhythms and different strumming patterns. By the end you'll be picking and playing your way through some of your favourite songs. Also included are pages dedicated to some of the finest Ukulele players, as well as further reading and listening to get you inspired and excited about your new instrument. Don’t quit, don’t delay; get the Playbook and finally master the ukulele.
Publisher: Wise Publications
ISBN: 1787590232
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 81
Book Description
Master your new instrument with Playbook: Learn To Play Ukulele - the ideal partner for any fledgling Ukulele player! Whether you are learning from scratch or just want a quick reference guide, this book will be your bible. This well-structured guide begins with the very basics, from the anatomy of the Uke and correct posture and tuning, before progressing to chords, rhythms and different strumming patterns. By the end you'll be picking and playing your way through some of your favourite songs. Also included are pages dedicated to some of the finest Ukulele players, as well as further reading and listening to get you inspired and excited about your new instrument. Don’t quit, don’t delay; get the Playbook and finally master the ukulele.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing the Ukulele
Author: David Hodge
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101597909
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 291
Book Description
Whether you want to play a few simple melodies or jam with other musicians, this helpful guide gives you the surest path from start to success.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101597909
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 291
Book Description
Whether you want to play a few simple melodies or jam with other musicians, this helpful guide gives you the surest path from start to success.
Designed for Success
Author: Janet Borgerson
Publisher: MIT Press
ISBN: 026237787X
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
A charmingly illustrated history of midcentury instructional records and their untold contribution to the American narrative of self-improvement, aspiration, and success. For the midcentury Americans who wished to better their golf game through hypnosis, teach their parakeet to talk, or achieve sexual harmony in their marriage, the answers lay no further than the record player. In Designed for Success, Janet Borgerson and Jonathan Schroeder shed light on these endearingly earnest albums that contributed to a powerful American vision of personal success. Rescued from charity shops, record store cast-off bins, or forgotten boxes in attics and basements, these educational records reveal the American consumers’ rich but sometimes surprising relationship to advertising, self-help, identity construction, and even aspects of transcendentalist thought. Relegated to obscurity and novelty, instructional records such as Secrets of Successful Varmint Calling, You Be a Disc Jockey, and How to Ski (A Living-Room Guide for Beginners) offer distinct insights into midcentury media production and consumption. Tracing the history of instructional records from the inception of the recording industry to the height of their popularity, Borgerson and Schroeder offer close readings of the abundant topics covered by “designed for success” records. Complemented by over a hundred full-color illustrations, Designed for Success is a wonderfully nostalgic tour that showcases the essential role these vinyl records played as an unappreciated precursor to contemporary do-it-yourself culture and modern conceptions of self-improvement.
Publisher: MIT Press
ISBN: 026237787X
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
A charmingly illustrated history of midcentury instructional records and their untold contribution to the American narrative of self-improvement, aspiration, and success. For the midcentury Americans who wished to better their golf game through hypnosis, teach their parakeet to talk, or achieve sexual harmony in their marriage, the answers lay no further than the record player. In Designed for Success, Janet Borgerson and Jonathan Schroeder shed light on these endearingly earnest albums that contributed to a powerful American vision of personal success. Rescued from charity shops, record store cast-off bins, or forgotten boxes in attics and basements, these educational records reveal the American consumers’ rich but sometimes surprising relationship to advertising, self-help, identity construction, and even aspects of transcendentalist thought. Relegated to obscurity and novelty, instructional records such as Secrets of Successful Varmint Calling, You Be a Disc Jockey, and How to Ski (A Living-Room Guide for Beginners) offer distinct insights into midcentury media production and consumption. Tracing the history of instructional records from the inception of the recording industry to the height of their popularity, Borgerson and Schroeder offer close readings of the abundant topics covered by “designed for success” records. Complemented by over a hundred full-color illustrations, Designed for Success is a wonderfully nostalgic tour that showcases the essential role these vinyl records played as an unappreciated precursor to contemporary do-it-yourself culture and modern conceptions of self-improvement.