'Ukulele With Aunty Nona Beamer

'Ukulele: Beginning ʻUkulele

Take a great beginning ʻukulele lesson from one of Hawai'i's true cultural treasures - Aunty Nona Beamer. Aunty Nona's warm, aloha filled style of teaching was developed over a 40 year teaching career at Kamehameha Schools.

Nona Beamer was born in Honolulu but spent much of her childhood on the island of Hawai'i, with her parents in Nāpo'opo'o and her grandmother, Helen Desha Beamer, in Hilo. Before she was three, she began her studies with her "Sweetheart Grandma," whom she considers her primary cultural influence.

Aunty Nona's career includes countless workshops throughout Hawai'i and the world, numerous publications, and 70-plus years of performing. She has dedicated her life to the education of Hawaiians and those who have a desire to learn about Hawaiian culture and hula.

In this beginning lesson, you'll learn about the ʻukulele, how to tune it, how to strum it and the three main chords in first position that will lead you to a repertoire of hundreds of songs.

Aunty Nona makes learning the ʻukulele fun!

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$9.95

'Ukulele: Hauʻoli Lā Hānau

("Happy Birthday To You" in Hawaiian)

Join Aunty Nona for this beginning ‘ukulele lesson as she teaches you, "Hauoli La Hanau Ia Oe", or as it is known in English - "Happy Birthday To You". This is a charming, fun filled lesson for the very versatile ‘ukulele. Amaze your family and friends and blow out all of their candles with a completely new and fun rendition of the classic birthday song.

With you and your trusty ‘ukulele, birthday parties will never be the same!

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'Ukulele: Pūpū Hinuhinu

Aunty Nona Beamer teaches her classic composition, "Pūpū Hinuhinu" on the ʻukulele. This is truly a Hawaiian classic, a beautiful melody delivered from the heart of Hawaiʻi's Beamer family directly to your desktop. Don't miss learning this one.

Includes Lyrics & Translation
$9.95

'Ukulele: Kāhuli Aku

Here is a lovely Hawaiian piece, based on an ancient Hawaiian chant. Aunty Nona teaches you the ʻukulele chords and lyrics in this complete lesson. The song tells of a special arrangement between the singing tree shells of the Native forest and the Kolea birds. Aunty Nona Beamer is one of the most a widely respected teachers in Hawaii. Enjoy the warmth and aloha of her teaching style.

Includes Lyrics And Translation
$9.95

'Ukulele: E Huli Mākou

Aunty Nona Beamer teaches this refreshing piece for the ukulele. This is a famous party song in Hawaii, composed for good fun and the sharing of aloha with family and friends.

Includes Lyrics & Translation
$9.95