UKULELES

In this course, pupils will learn how to play the ukulele. Pupils will learn the names of the different parts of the instrument. Pupils will be shown how to correctly hold the instrument, the correct playing technqiue when plucking and strumming the strings, and how to hold down the strings correctly on the neck to change the pitch. KS1 pupils will be shown how to play different rhythms and songs both as a class and individually.

This course will follow on from Ukuleles Lite Level 1. The pupils will recall their knowledge of the ukulele anatomy and playing techniques and well as pitch and rhythm. The pupils will then develop their knowledge further by looking at chords and the different types of ukuleles. Pupils will also progress to learning how to perform melodies on more than one string and performing call and response phrases as small and large ensembles. Pupils will begin to look at chords on the ukuleles. Ukulele Lite Level 2 also provides many performance opportunities so pupils can develop their confidence both within their music lessons and across other aspects of their education.

During this course, pupils will learn to play the Ukulele. Pupils will learn the correct names of the different parts of the instrument and the notation values of the strings. Pupils will be shown how to correctly hold the instrument, the correct playing technique when plucking and strumming the strings, and how to hold down the strings correctly on the neck to change the pitch. Keystage 2 pupils will learn different playing techniques such as stumming chords and holding down multiple strings to make playing a succession of notes easier. Pupils will also learn how to read tablature music and use this method to play some popular pieces of music.

This course builds on the pupils existing knowledge of ukuleles and encourages them to become confident and rounded performers. The pupils will recall how to read tablature and will learn how to read this across all four strings of the ukulele. The pupils will learn a wider range of chords in order to expand their performance repertoire. This course will also introduce pupils to scales and more complex playing techniques.