This 9-week course aims to teach primary-aged kids the foundations of playing the ukulele and music theory. This programme is designed for children who are absolute beginners and eager to try something new! The Ukulele club will focus on teamwork and collaboration as we work together to prepare a final showcase of what we’ve learnt. We will pair the practical aspect of playing the ukulele with some foundational music theory, such as reading chord charts, basic note names, and rhythms, so that participants can build their “musical kete” and apply the teachings of this class to other instruments or contexts.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this programme, participants will have achieved the following:
1. Build confidence in their musical abilities
2. Understand some basic history of the ukulele
3. Be able to name parts of the instrument and how to tune the ukulele
4. Play basic chords and strumming patterns to be able to play a wide range of songs
5. Be able to distinguish major and minor chords
6. Understand and clap out basic music notation
7. Know and play at a range of dynamics
8. Have a small repertoire of songs to sing
9. Have a foundation in music knowledge, to be able to learn new songs after this course ends
Please register below to secure your spot.