Fun Introduction to Ukulele for Uke Beginners Music Class
Start playing and strumming on your ukulele with some simple chords and rhythms
Michele C. Yake
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4.9
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What's included
3 live meetings
1 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. I will post song sheets in the classroom. It is best if each student tries to practice the songs and what we learned in the class, for at least 15 minutes , three times between each class.Assessment
Informal assessmentClass Experience
Beginner level class to learn how to play chords and songs on the ukulele We will go over left hand positioning, and how to pluck and strum with the right hand. Then we will practice playing a song that has one chord and then songs with two or three chords. Class Breakdown - Week 1 - String names, frets, and holding the instrument to play it. Strumming along with one-chord songs. Rhythm games and learning rhythm patterns Week 2 - Chord diagrams and strumming to songs. They will learn how to read a chord diagram and practice playing chords. We will play some simple songs and practice keeping a steady beat. More practice with rhythm patterns Week 3 - Following a song chart and understanding where to switch chords More practice playing songs. Strumming patterns and strumming techniques More fun songs and rhythm games My goal is for the students to have fun and increase their interest in learning more about playing the ukulele. The ukulele is a great instrument in itself and it is also a stepping stone towards playing other string instruments like guitar, violin and cello. The musical concepts they learn in this class are a basis for studying music in the future. I welcome learners of all identities and backgrounds into my classes.
Learning Goals
The students will be able to play a few simple songs on one string.
They will learn the basics of holding and playing the instrument.
The students will understand steady beat and tempo, and begin to be able to hold the steady beat while they play an instrument.
They will understand the difference between a melody and chords ( harmony).
The students will learn the note names of the ukelele strings.
They will see how to tune the strings and learn what the string names are.
They will practice playing chords and strumming to a steady beat.
My teaching style is casual and each student will get individual help with their playing.
This class is to prepare them for the Level 2 class.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
I will occasionally use youtube to play a song for the class, so that they can hear what the song sounds like.
Uke Buddy is the online ukelele tuner that I recommend, so that you can have your instrument
tuned before each class. I will help out at the beginning of the first class with tuning, but
please do your best to have the student's instrument tuned, because it takes up a lot of class time for
me to tune each instrument over zoom by ear, individually.
Supply List
Ukelele
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
No outside sources
Joined May, 2020
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503reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Towson University
I have been an Outschool teacher since May 2020.
I have 20+ years experience, as a music teacher. I have taught piano, electric keyboard, guitar, and general music classes, in both the classroom and private settings.
I was head of the music department at a private high school in Maryland.
I taught private piano and guitar lessons at a guitar shop, for 5 years, in addition to my own private students in my studio.
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