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What if the things we keep hidden say more about us than those we put on display? We all have a random collection of the things that made us - photos, tickets, clothes, souvenirs, stuffed in a box, packed in a suitcase, crammed into a drawer. When Jarvis Cocker starts clearing ou...t his loft, he finds a jumble of objects that catalogue his story and ask him some awkward questions- Who do you think you are? Are clothes important? Why are there so many pairs of broken glasses up here? From a Gold Star polycotton shirt to a pack of Wrigley's Extra, from his teenage attempts to write songs to the Sexy Laughs Fantastic Dirty Joke Book, this is the hard evidence of Jarvis's unique life, Pulp, 20th century pop culture, the good times and the mistakes he'd rather forget. And this accumulated debris of a lifetime reveals his creative process - writing and musicianship, performance and ambition, style and stagecraft. This is not a life story. It's a loft story.
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Many people believe that the ukulele is part of the guitar family. Others believe that it is an independent instrument, and no other instrument is the same. The truth is that the ukulele, otherwise known as the harp, is a family of instruments. It comes in four sizes: soprano, co...ncert, tenor, and baritone. With the increase in demand for stringed instruments and advances in recent luthier technology, new versions have been produced, such as the guitarlele, a six-string ukulele. Ukulele is a social instrument and a musical instrument that stimulates people to have fun. After mastering the first chords, fingers, and songs, you'll be excited to share them with a friend. This book is an absolute beginners guide on how to play the uke and does not require any previous musical knowledge. The purpose of this book is to help a beginner sing and play songs. Ukulele is an easy-to-learn and quickly rewarding instrument. The most important thing to remember is to enjoy your time and not to get bogged down. This book covers - The Anatomy of Ukulele - Brief History of Ukulele - Chords - Music Theory - Playing Techniques And so much more! Learning new things is like acquiring a unique experience that gives a sense of accomplishment. Step by step, you will learn basic chord fingerings, rhythms, songs, etc. I can assure you if you read this book all the way through you will be able to play your very first song in a week. If you put your head to the grindstone, you will surprise yourself when it comes to learning how to play the ukulele. Now that you have a taste, it is time to jump into the world of playing the ukelele as a beginner. The next seven days will be life changing for you as you embark on the world of music. So, let us turn the page and see what is next when learning the ukulele.
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A rousing collection of the most memorable and feel-good shanties in maritime history.

This guitar songbook contains 50 classic songs from the early days of rock 'n' roll and rockabilly - songs made famous by artists such as Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Little Richard, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, Fats Domino, Eddie Cochran, Gene Vincent and Bill Hale...y. The songs are ideal for beginner guitarists as well as experienced guitarists who haven't ventured far into the world of 1950s rock 'n' roll before. Most can be played with just 3 chords, and you need only 4 chords to play all 50 songs! These include: 'Blue Suede Shoes', 'Tutti Frutti', 'That'll Be The Day', 'Rock and Roll Ruby', 'Rock Around the Clock', 'Johnny B Goode', 'Be-Bop-a-Lula', 'Jailhouse Rock', and 'Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On'. Each song has been carefully selected and arranged for guitar and is presented over a double-page spread with chords above the lyrics. There is also valuable instruction in how to strum the guitar when playing rock 'n' roll, and a useful explanation of the 12-bar blues chord structure of many of the songs. All profits from sales are donated to Save the Children.
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Great Baroque masterpiece reproduced directly from authoritative Deutsche Handelgesellschaft edition. Gorgeous melodies, inspired orchestration. Complete and unabridged.