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Pick and Strum Happy Birthday on Your Ukulele, 4 Lesson Class for Ages 10-15
April Middaugh (BS Music Education, MA Music)
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(31)
In this 4 lesson self-paced Music class, beginning ukulele students will learn to play "Happy Birthday" both as a solo and as an accompaniment.
Class experience
In this 4 lesson, self-paced class, beginning ukulele students will learn to play "Happy Birthday" both as a solo song to play for friends and family and also as an accompaniment for people singing. No prior knowledge is required, but it is recommended that students take my "Wipe Out" class first, where I explain how to read ukulele tablature (tabs). The students need to already have their ukuleles tuned to the notes G, C, E and A. Since practice is an important part of learning an...
4 lessons//4 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1F, C7 and B-flat chordsLearning the chords for "Happy Birthday"Week 2Lesson 2Jazz Waltz StrumLearning the Jazz Waltz Strum (DU UD)Week 3Lesson 3Picking the notesLearning to pick the melody notes using notes or tablature (tabs)Week 4Lesson 4Review and optional intermediate versionReviewing the strumming and picking, introducing and optional more difficult picking/strumming version of "Happy Birthday"
Homework Offered
It is suggested that students practice 60 minutes per week. They will have the opportunity to send me audio/video recordings after each lesson.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
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.Grades Offered
The students will need an ukulele that is already tuned to the notes G, C, E and A. I will provide an optional practice log. I will also send sections of the song to practice for each lesson and then a 1 page handout with the strumming, accompaniment version and the solo picking version of "Happy Birthday".
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(31)
I started piano lessons at the age of 5 and have been passionate about music ever since! I have 20 years of teaching experience in K-12 Music classrooms, including General Music, Music Theory, Music History, Ukulele, Band, Choir and Recorder group...
Self-Paced Class
$7
weekly or $25 for all content4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks of teacher support
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Completed by 1 learner
Ages: 10-15
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