Project management for building construction 35 years of. I wanted to add to my library so as to further the options i had on building techniques and jig construction. The method described in this book is the same one taught by our ukulele making school located in honolulu, hawaii. Most of the songs in this book contain chord diagrams. Download the dxf if you plan to modify the plan with a software like librecad. The book is packed with guitar and ukulele building. If you or someone in your family is musically inclined think of the excitement in playing a ukulele personally hand crafted. She has also been instrumental in the acceptance of the universal d tuning used throughout this book as the standard tuning for ukulele by music publishers and ukulele manufacturers. My friend pat hawley encouraged me to try to build a ukulele having an experienced guitar builder such as pat to turn to for advice gave me the courage to build one. Making chords a chord can be described in a number of ways, but for your beginners lessons, we can think of a chord as 4 notes, one note for each string, all played at the. Construction notes for a classical guitar sample livros, musica.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. There is a full size plan on the last page of the pdf file. Free ukulele plans pdf download informer technologies free download ukulele plans pdf files at software informer powerful building and drafting tools help design professionals quickly create plans according to standard building practices. Before starting the steps to make this instrument, it is recommended that. Ukulele design and construction goodreads share book. Read more about the ukulele solo book, which has links to free pdf samples of a few songs from the book and a link to purchase the book. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources. This informative book will guide you through the step by step process of building a professional quality ukulele. This informative book will guide you through the step by s. The book addresses project managers, project developers and construction. Gibson l00 1940 here is the plan of a 1940 gibson l00. To show a chord or any notes played at the same time as each other, we just right the numbers above one another, like this.
Each step is fully demonstrated and is illustrated. Download the pdf if you plan to view or print the plan. This is a book for people who want to increase their recognition of notes and play solo lines. Ukulele pdf library click on a pdf file name to open it in a new tab window.
Having an experienced guitar builder such as pat to turn to for advice gave me the courage to build one. Before starting the steps to make this instrument, it is recommended that you read through all of the steps. Master class guitar making custom acoustic guitars, archtop guitar, book sites, guitar design. Maple and walnut rosette building a peghead spruce shavings got to like fholes. The design and construction is similar to an acoustic guitar, but faster and easier. Which is just another way of showing the familiar c chord. Once you have downloaded these plans, join the uke discussion in our cigar box. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. All songs in this songbook are reproduced for educational use and any rights are held by the respective. As of today we have 110,518,197 ebooks for you to download for free.
If your ukulele is not in tune, no amount of effort or hard work will help you sound better. The free ukulele plans require basic to expert woodworking skills depending on the specific guitar project undertaken. Please turn off your cell phone other electronic devices. Bytown ukulele group bug is for everyone in the ottawa area who loves ukulele. The ukulele is now available and details the construction of soprano, concert, tenor, and. A luthiers legacy catalogue pdf portland state university. A down and outward pluck with the pad of your right thumb generally on the g or c string a downward.
All plans can be downloaded for free as pdf files that print on paper 36 inches by 24 inches. Ukulele, violin, guitar chords, cigar box guitar, guitar lessons, clothes. However, for my purposes the book is way too much information. I did not purchase this book as a stand alone guide to build the ukulele. An illustrated workshop manual graham mcdonald, isbn 9780980476293 graham mcdonald is a longtime luthier, author of lutherie books and articles, and lutherie educator. The book is packed with guitar and ukulele building instruction to help you build your instrument quicker, more accurately, and with confidence and proper detail. The design of my ukuleles looks quite normal but is very refined. Hana lima ia made by hand has been teaching the art of ukulele making for over 10 years. The plans below lighten the bracing to provide a more responsive instrument. You can make your own ukulele with the help of these free guitar plans. This means that they are free to download, modify and distribute. I have also developed body shapes with a more modern design aesthetic. All songs in this songbook are reproduced for educational use and any. But once i got started, i experimented with how i could build it without the specialized equipment that many guitar builders use.
Free fake books online the new york city ukulele meetup. Book of beginnings version for dyslexia a starter book for those that would like to learn the ukulele. Apr 26, 2010 bending the sides of a pineapple ukulele. The top thickness and arching, interior bracing, wood choice, neck angle, fingerboard thickness and bridge height are all closely integrated to produce the optimum sound. Jan 18, 2015 the book is full of exercises and songs you will recognize. This 145page book is a condensation of 35 years of woodworking experience and a substantial knowledge of guitar and ukulele construction. Of the four educators mike chock had an actual written syllabus in the form of a book that. Youll learn to brace the top, build the body, fret the neck and apply a simple. My friend pat hawley encouraged me to try to build a ukulele. In turn, there is a good chance your confidence will deflate. How to hold a ukulele here we have a lovely picture of tiny tim, one of the greatest ukulele. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. I have to give the book, ukulele design and construction, five stars. Our bug jams are on the 3rd wednesday of every month and theyre free.
Ukulele plans these are the drawings i used to build my tenor ukulele you can download this profile as a png file which you can use with the free eval. No annoying ads, no download limits, enjoy it and dont forget to bookmark and share the love. The top thickness and arching, interior bracing, wood choice, neck angle, fingerboard thickness and bridge. The teaching of ukulele making winston churchill memorial trust. Of course you can also use ukulele tab to show chords, and often pieces written in ukulele tab will sometimes use single notes, and sometimes chords. There are several variations of traditional design and construction. Not everything out there is a proper plan sometimes its more of a photo essay, sometimes just drawings. May singhi breens wide experience as a performer and teacher of ukulele particularly qualifies her to write a method of this type. Ukulele design and construction trafford publishing. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the.
Ukulele tags and cards the coolest tags to hang off your uke case. Put your woodworking skills to the test with this roundup of musical instrument plans, broken down into strings, wind, percussion. Basic concepts are the core of this book and in great detail. Music is that much sweeter when its from an instrument you made yourself. You will not recognize them all, since the book is 99 years old, but you will increase your abilities in the arena of solo ukulele playing. A comprehenisve guide to construct a hawaiian ukulele for any woodworker by d. The tone and volume of the instrument vary with size and construction. Free ukulele plans pdf download informer technologies free download ukulele plans pdf files at software informer powerful building and drafting tools help design professionals quickly create plans. Trace the body shape onto the base, aligning it with your.
New pdf book of free guitar, mandolin, and ukulele. This book is designed in a font suitable for those with dyslexia. Ukulele chord book always useful to have a reference book on hand. Next, were going to learn how to hold a ukulele and strum a chord, and then youll be able to check and see if it really is in tune. It has been written with the first time builder in mind, but it includes some more advanced topics and procedures. From trafford publishing incidentally, an ondemand publishing company, ukulele design and construction. Microsoft word acoustic travel ukulele plans compressed. Tenor ukulele kit assembly instructions table of contents. This book is an amazing work on the construction of the ukulele. If your ukulele is not in tune, no amount of effort or hard work will help you. Its well written, lots of pictures at just the right places and if i wanted to build a professional quality uke, this is the book id use. Put your woodworking skills to the test with this roundup of musical instrument plans, broken down into strings, wind, percussion and ancientperiod instruments. After teaching in secondary schools for 5 years, designing and.
Every element placed in the plan has commonly used defaults to make the design process efficient and. Click on a pdf file name to open it in a new tab window. Haworth ukulele group extravaganza 2014 song book page 1 contents baker street be my baby hallelujah acknowledgements. Included in these instructions is the body shape template and bracing pattern center.
There is a water fountain go thru the inside doors to the hallway, turn left, its on left side. Welcome to the beaverton ukulele clubs ukulele jamsong circle. A big book on guitar building and eighteen months later. Ukulele handcrafted by mike hagler photo by dan kvitka. Included in these instructions is the body shape template and bracing pattern center page of this book carefully. The modern ukulele method complete online version instructor. Foreword thank you for requesting the instructions to make your very own diy travel ukulele.