Kooky Ukeys: New Ukulele Song Weekly
In this ongoing class we will learn a new song appropriate for ukelele each week including chords, strumming patterns, rhythms and lyrics for singing along.
Jaime Finlay
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(37)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1-2 hours per week. Play the song and sing for someone else. The more you play the easier it gets.Assessment
Students willbeasked to play parts individually to see how they are coming along but there is no formal assessment.Class Experience
Each week we will learn a new song suitable to the ukelele. We will learn the chord fingerings and progression, strumming pattern, rhythms and lyrics for singing along. Class will be structured with a quick review of ukelele basics such a holding and strumming technique and chord diagrams. It will then proceed to introduce the new song for the week including some listening of tune and rhythm and some analysis of the chord progression. We will then play the chords presented in the song in the proper progression working on fingering and transitioning between chords. Finally we will add 2 possible appropriate strumming patterns (1 very simple, one more advanced) to the progression. The final stage will be singing the song as we play. I teach in a very hands-on interactive style giving students plenty of chances to play together and individually. I use some lecture, demonstration, ensemble playing as well as solo opportunities and possibly some listening/video clips. For this class students need to be have very basic knowledge of the ukelele like how to hold and strum the instrument, what frets and strings are, and the abliloty to attend class with a tuned ukelele or tune your own.
Learning Goals
Students will learn chords and progressions for a new song each week.
Students will learn 2 possible strumming patterns for the weekly song.
Students will sing along while they chord to the new song on the ukelele.
Other Details
Supply List
- In tune ukelele - Lyric/chord sheets will be attached to the classroom ahead of time. - Tuning app could be useful but not necessarily required.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2020
4.8
37reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am very excited to teach students in a virtual world. I teach various arts and crafts, cooking, creative writing, basic sewing, music including guitar, piano, ukelele, singing, musical theatre and music and movement with young children. I have a music education degree and have taught public school for 14 years as well as private and group music lessons for 20 years.
I have an instrument collection including bagpipes, accordion, water drum and an auto harp to name some of the more exciting ones. I also had the opportunity to sing in a group for the Queen of England!
I believe the arts are an integral part of education and every child deserves on opportunity to learn. I look forward to being part of that opportunity.Reviews
Live Group Class
$12
weekly1x per week
30 min
Completed by 170 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
5-10 learners per class
