Best Ukulele Songbooks of 2025

The Ukulele Primer Book for Beginners with Online Video Access by Bert Casey is an excellent starting point for anyone looking to learn how to play the ukulele. The book covers all the basics, from tuning to strumming techniques, and includes easy-to-follow instructions, chord charts, and detailed photographs. What sets this book apart is the online video access, providing clear demonstrations of all the techniques and songs covered in the book. With this book, beginners can learn to play fifteen popular songs and entertain their friends and family in no time. Overall, this is a comprehensive and accessible guide that will help anyone start their ukulele journey.

21 Songs in 6 Days: Learn Ukulele the Easy Way is a comprehensive guide for beginners who want to learn how to play the ukulele. The book comes with step-by-step instructions and videos that can be accessed for free. The book's author, a Grammy Award-nominated educator and former Harvard Master Class piano teacher, breaks down each song into easy-to-learn chords and strum patterns. The book includes 21 well-known folk songs, from Row Row Row Your Boat to Jingle Bells, that are perfect for building confidence and learning to play with ease. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to learn how to play the ukulele quickly and efficiently.

The Daily Ukulele: 365 Songs for Better Living (Jumpin' Jim's Ukulele Songbooks) is the perfect book for ukulele enthusiasts who want to strum a different song every day. With easy arrangements of 365 favorite songs, this book features ukulele-friendly keys that are ideal for groups of one to one hundred to play and sing. From folk songs to Christmas carols to Broadway and Hollywood tunes, this book has it all. The Tips & Techniques section, chord chart, and vintage ukulele-themed photos and art throughout add to the charm. The Daily Ukulele is a must-have for anyone looking to add some ukulele fun to their daily routine.

The "First 50 Songs You Should Play on Ukulele" book is a great resource for beginners who want to start playing their favorite songs on the instrument. It includes 50 popular tunes, such as "Hallelujah," "Imagine," and "Over the Rainbow," with melody, lyrics, and chord diagrams. Hal Leonard LLC, the publisher, has a vast catalog of music instructional materials, making it a reliable source for learning music. This book is a must-have for anyone who wants to learn to play the ukulele and have fun while doing it.

Campfire Songs - Strum Together is a fantastic book for anyone who loves music and wants to enjoy it with friends. The Strum Together series is designed to enable players of five different instruments to "strum together" on 70 great songs. The book includes melody, lyrics, and chord diagrams for standard ukulele, baritone ukulele, guitar, mandolin, and banjo. It's a perfect collection for campfire fun and includes popular tunes such as "Blowin' in the Wind," "Hey Jude," and "Sweet Caroline." The book is published by Hal Leonard LLC, which has become the world's largest source of music performance and instructional materials. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for musicians of all levels and a must-have for anyone who loves playing music with friends.

Ukulele Aerobics by Hal Leonard is a comprehensive 40-week workout program designed for all levels of ukulele players. The book offers daily practice material and online audio access codes to help improve and maintain ukulele techniques. It covers various musical styles, including pop, rock, folk, blues, jazz, and reggae, and techniques such as strumming, fingerstyle, legato, staccato, hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides, bending, damping, vibrato, and tremolo, among others. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced player, this book provides an excellent way to enhance your playing skills and techniques.

Easy Ukulele: A Complete, Quick and Easy Beginner Ukulele Method for Kids and Adults is an exceptional book for anyone who wants to learn how to play the ukulele. Pierre Hach has done an excellent job of making the learning process fun and easy with more than 100 free videos to complement the book. The book is perfect for beginners of all ages, and parents can use it to teach their kids. The book includes basic exercises, chords, and rhythms, and before you know it, you'll be able to strum and sing 21 fun songs. What makes this book unique is that it takes you from simple children's music to playing your favorite pop songs.

The Daily Ukulele - Leap Year Edition is a fantastic collection of 366 popular songs from the 1950s to the present day, arranged for the ukulele. It includes hits from famous artists such as Elton John, Michael Jackson, and The Beatles, as well as songs from movies, Broadway, and Motown. The book features melody, lyrics, and ukulele chord grids in uke-friendly keys, making it easy to play along. The special "Ukulele 101" section and chord chart are perfect for beginners. With vintage-themed photos, this book is a must-have for any ukulele enthusiast. This book is a great way to add some fun to your ukulele practice and is perfect for players of all levels.

The Ultimate Ukulele Fake Book is a comprehensive collection of over 400 songs that uke enthusiasts will love. The book includes melody, lyrics, and chord diagrams for each song in standard G-C-E-A tuning. It features popular tunes such as "Hey Jude," "Brown Eyed Girl," and "Thinking Out Loud" as well as classic hits like "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" and "Ain't Misbehavin'." The book's spiral-bound design makes it easy to use and perfect for on-the-go playing. Overall, this book is a must-have for any ukulele player looking for a diverse range of songs to strum and sing.

The Essential Elements Ukulele Method Book 1 (Book/Audio Online) is a comprehensive guide for beginners to learn how to play the ukulele. It emphasizes chord strumming skills, note reading exercises, and tab reading, among other essential skills. The book also includes nearly 30 familiar songs that students can play while still learning. What makes this book unique is that it starts by explaining chordal playing instead of single-note playing, which is what most beginners want to do on the ukulele. The online audio contains demonstrations of all the songs and examples, making it easier for learners to follow along. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for anyone looking to start their ukulele journey.