尤克里裡假期最愛（彈性安排）

The Holidays are better with music! In this 5-week Flexible Schedule class, students will learn how to play 4 of the most popular and beloved Holiday/Christmas songs: "Jingle Bells," "We Wish You A Merry Christmas," "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer," and "Jingle Bell Rock." 
        Students of all levels are welcome to join the class, but they must know the basics of ukulele playing. 

       I believe in in-depth learning, and always focus on improving student's technique in a fun and engaging way. Therefore, as they learn songs, they will also improve their playing technique and music theory knowledge. 

      Because this is a self-paced class, students can take their time learning the songs as they watch the lessons. I encourage students to send me videos of their playing to receive detailed feedback from me, as well as to ask me any questions they may have in the classroom. 

I look forward to seeing you in the classroom and together learn these beautiful songs!

   

WEEK 1: Review of basic notes/chords/strumming patterns used in the songs. Composition of an original song based on these notes and chords using MuseScore notation software, which students will be using in class constantly. 

WEEK 2: Students will learn to play "Jingle Bells," both with the chords and fingerpicking. Students are paired up to find their favorite rendition of this song and explain their choice with a written paragraph.

WEEK 3: "Silent Night" and 3/4 time signature. Students will be introduced to "vibrato," a sound effect produced by making the strings vibrate with the fingers. The teacher will provide detailed exercises to practice this new, advanced technique. Students will be paired up to find the missing music symbols.

WEEK 4: "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" and learning to transition smoothly in between chords.

WEEK 5: "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer." Students will encounter new rhythms, and create their own rhythmic pattern using them.

WEEK 6: Through "Jingle Bell Rock," students will be introduced to the music genre of "Jazz," which influenced Rock & Roll, and to the concept of "swing." Students are paired up to find their favorite rendition of this song and explain their choice with a written paragraph.