Play Surf on Your Ukulele (4 Lesson Music Class for 14-18 Year Old Beginners)
In this 4 lesson self-paced Music class, beginning ukulele students will learn to play the popular song "Surf"!
April Middaugh (BS Music Education, MA Music)
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(33)
What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. It is recommended that students practice 10-15 minutes per day for 3-4 days per week. Optional practice logs will be provided.Assessment
Each student will receive personalized written feedback for each each audio/video recording they submit. Written feedback will include things that they excelled at and things they need to practice.Class Experience
In this 4 session flex class, beginning ukulele students will learn to play "Surf". No prior knowledge is required, but the students need to already have their ukuleles tuned to the notes G, C, E and A. I will use flash cards, games, and modeling techniques in this class. Since practice is an important part of learning an instrument, I recommend that students practice 10-15 minutes, 3-4 days per week for a total of 30+ minutes practice per week. Practice logs will be provided. Since this is a flexible, recorded class instead of a live class, students will have the opportunity to send me audio and/or video links each week to check their progress. I will provide personalized written feedback for each recording a student sends. I will also include models of how to correctly play each section of the song in the pre-recorded videos. I have taught this song to dozens of students! It is a perfect "first song" to play on the ukulele because it easy to play but sounds very impressive, especially when played fast.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
C, am, F and G7 chords
Learning the 1st 4 chords of Surf Lesson 2:
dm and D7 chords
Learning the last 2 chords of Surf Lesson 3:
New strum pattern: D DU UDU
Reviewing chords and starting to work on the new strum pattern for Surf Lesson 4:
Review and practice
Playing Surf with the new strum pattern, gradually increasing speed Other Details
Supply List
The students will need an ukulele that is already tuned to the notes G, C, E and A. I will provide a practice log. I will also send sections of the song to practice with each lesson and then a 1-page handout with the complete chord progression for "Surf" on it after the 3rd class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
5.0
33reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Bob Jones University
I have taught this song to several ukulele classes and it is always a favorite. If the student can play it fast, it is a very impressive song to play for family and friends.Reviews
Self-Paced Class
$7
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4 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 14-18
