Aloha! Learning the Ukulele for Beginners
David Leventhal
Average rating:4.7Number of reviews:(126)
In this one-time course, students will learn how stringed instruments create pleasing sounds, the key parts of the ukulele that facilitate those pleasing sounds, and the basics of playing and applying those chords to create songs.
Class experience
Beginner Level
Students will learn the basic parts of the instrument and how they are used to create tone, pitch, volume, and how to tune the ukulele. Next, they will learn to play 3 basic ukulele chords that they can use to create songs in any genre. Interaction will be in our virtual classroom and messages through the Outschool platform. Students will learn to play ukulele chords through teacher modeling and structured rehearsal, as well as diagrams, chord charts, and live demonstrations. The more complex...
Students will learn the essential parts of the ukulele and how to operate and maintain them so their instruments sound pleasing and in-tune to the ear. They will learn how to read chord charts, how to play 3 specific chords (C major, A minor, and F major), and how to strum rhythmically on their ukulele.
I have been playing stringed instruments of all kinds since childhood. Additionally, I have a Master of Science degree in teacher education and I am an experienced father with a 14-year-old daughter.
Homework Offered
Practice, practice, practice!0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
You will need to have a ukulele that is properly tuned and preferably a helped to guide your fingers if you are on the younger end of the age range.
5 files available upon enrollmentStudents need a ukulele with four strings and a pick for strumming. Parents must help tune the ukulele before class begins. The apps listed are tuning apps that allow the user to select different instruments, including ukulele. There are also plenty of YouTube videos that demonstrate the proper way to tune your ukulele. All other resources will be provided by the instructor and should be downloaded prior to class.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Parent, older sibling, or guardian should be present to assist younger children with focus and finger dexterity. This course is for children who have never tried to properly play a ukulele.
Average rating:4.7Number of reviews:(126)
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Group Class
$25
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 235 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
5-8 learners per class
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