Ukulele Lab
.5 credits (1 quarter course) – Unleveled, open to all grades. No prerequisite. This course is designed for the student with little or no experience playing the ukulele. The purpose of this course is to prepare students for a lifetime of ukulele playing and music appreciation. Students will learn to play melodies and chord progressions on the ukulele using strumming and fingerstyle techniques. Students will perform solo and ensemble literature in a variety of musical styles.
Course outcomes and expectations are:
• Develop an understanding of tablature and traditional music notation and learn to read basic notes and rhythm patterns.
• Develop an understanding of basic ukulele technique including left/right hand techniques.
• Perform several songs (melody and chord progression) in a variety of styles.
• Improvise basic accompaniment patterns.
Course outcomes and expectations are:
• Develop an understanding of tablature and traditional music notation and learn to read basic notes and rhythm patterns.
• Develop an understanding of basic ukulele technique including left/right hand techniques.
• Perform several songs (melody and chord progression) in a variety of styles.
• Improvise basic accompaniment patterns.
Purchasing a Ukulele
**You do NOT need to purchase anything to participate in Ukulele Lab class. HHS provides all of the equipment you need!
If you would like to continue playing ukulele on your own at home...
You don't have to spend too much to get a nice quality ukulele. All of the ukuleles that I have purchased and used are made by Kala.
Kala KA-SLNG, Long-Neck Soprano Ukulele, $119
My son, Grayson, has this ukulele. I love the bright tone. You get a few more frets than a typical soprano ukulele.
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/KASLNG--kala-ka-slng-gloss-mahogany-series-soprano-long-neck-ukulele
Kala KA-C Concert Ukulele, $99
We have this ukulele in our lab. It is slightly larger than a soprano and has a slightly darker tone.
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/KACSatin--kala-ka-c-satin-mahogany-series-concert-ukulele
Kala KA-CGE Concert Ukulele (with pickups), $199
I use this ukulele in our lab. It has pickups inside the ukulele body so I can plug it into my amplifier.
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/KACGE--kala-ka-cge-gloss-mahogany-series-concert-ukulele-with-eq
Optional:
Ukulele strap
This optional accessory gives you a bit more control when you are standing with your ukulele.
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/KAStrapGry--kala-sonoma-coast-ukulele-strap-gray
If you would like to continue playing ukulele on your own at home...
You don't have to spend too much to get a nice quality ukulele. All of the ukuleles that I have purchased and used are made by Kala.
Kala KA-SLNG, Long-Neck Soprano Ukulele, $119
My son, Grayson, has this ukulele. I love the bright tone. You get a few more frets than a typical soprano ukulele.
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/KASLNG--kala-ka-slng-gloss-mahogany-series-soprano-long-neck-ukulele
Kala KA-C Concert Ukulele, $99
We have this ukulele in our lab. It is slightly larger than a soprano and has a slightly darker tone.
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/KACSatin--kala-ka-c-satin-mahogany-series-concert-ukulele
Kala KA-CGE Concert Ukulele (with pickups), $199
I use this ukulele in our lab. It has pickups inside the ukulele body so I can plug it into my amplifier.
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/KACGE--kala-ka-cge-gloss-mahogany-series-concert-ukulele-with-eq
Optional:
Ukulele strap
This optional accessory gives you a bit more control when you are standing with your ukulele.
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/KAStrapGry--kala-sonoma-coast-ukulele-strap-gray