What's included
4 live meetings
1 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students should practice daily. The amount of time needed will vary according to student skill and interest level. Students should practice the song newly introduced, then review any songs from previous class weekly sessions.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Beginner - Intermediate Level
This class is designed for students with some basic experience in playing the ukulele and should be comfortable playing the C chord and F chord independently. Class activities will focus on two main areas: Students will learn a total of four songs over the four class sessions. Music playing skills will have these primary areas of focus: - Learning chords. - Chord-focused songs will expand the student's knowledge of chords to include G, A, and D. Emphasis in instruction will draw student attention to hand position in addition to finger placement, and direct finger placement for improved movement between chords. Most songs use more than one chord, so effective playing of chords involves not only the memorization of the spots on the fretboard to place one's fingers, but also the knowledge of which fingers to use and how to position the hand to facilitate movement to and from each chord. - Movement between chords. Memorizing finger placement for a chord is the first - and easier - step. It is the ability to move from one chord to another that allows facility in playing. In this class especially, we look closely at hand and wrist as well as finger positions to determine the most efficient and effective ways to move between chords. - Playing strumming patterns. Strumming patterns vary in the direction of the strum, the rhythmic pattern of the strum, or both. - Playing Melodies - Plucking individual strings for specific pitches - Playing a melody through plucking - An introduction to tablature This class is not designed to accommodate individual student song requests. Students who have a specific song that they idividually would like to study are encouaged to message the teacher in advance to see if their song request meets the parameters of the class. Students with specific song request and their parents should also consider enrollment in One-on-One ukulele sessions.
Learning Goals
- Students will be exposed to playing chords in the G, A, and D families. These chords could include G, G6, G minor, G7, A, A7, A minor, D, D minor, D7.
- Students will have the opportunity to improve their facility in switching between chords during songs.
Other Details
Supply List
- a soprano (20 inches), concert (23 inches), or tenor (26 inches) ukelele. Please note: This course is NOT suitable for a baritone ukelele (30 inches). The instructor will use a 23-inch concert ukelele. - a digital tuner (preferable) or access to GuitarTuna. Like a digital tuner, GuitarTuna "listens" to your ukelele and tells you whether a string is in tune when you play it. In order to do so, it will need access to your microphone (in order to "hear" your ukelele). A digital tuner is *preferable*, but GuitarTuna is a good substitute.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
All learning materials (videos and printable notation) will be produced by the instructor.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello. My name is Sandra Girouard. I began teaching in 1989. I enjoy learning, and I absolutely love helping children learn. I have a Bachelor of Music from Westminster Choir College and a Master of Arts from the College of Education at the University of South Florida. I like to employ a variety of learning activities, including movement, singing, and games. I've been lucky to live in many different states in the U.S.A. with my husband and our three sons. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy reading, knitting, and studying Tae Kwon Do. I look forward to meeting you in the classroom!
Reviews
Live Group Class
$40
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
25 min
Completed by 51 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
4-6 learners per class