Our term one beginners' class was most successful with many of the participants progressing to 'Big Uke'
Well done all of you! Wishing you many happy uke sessions with your new-found skills.
I'll leave the details here for those who wish to practise their skills further.
Well done all of you! Wishing you many happy uke sessions with your new-found skills.
I'll leave the details here for those who wish to practise their skills further.
Week 1, February 4, 2025
Our nine-week Beginners' Course starts at 12.30pm, Tuesday, February 4, 2025 in the U3A room at FWMAC (Foster Hall).
You'll need a ukulele (with a strap if possible) and a ring binder with empty sleeves for your music.
Many people borrow an instrument until they know that ukulele is for them.
Ask around, there are quite a few people who have a spare which they're happy to lend you for a week or two.
Special note for any Youtube clips: if you need to slow down the playalong speed on a youtube clip, go to the cog-wheel icon on the bottom of the screen and choose your playback speed
You'll need a ukulele (with a strap if possible) and a ring binder with empty sleeves for your music.
Many people borrow an instrument until they know that ukulele is for them.
Ask around, there are quite a few people who have a spare which they're happy to lend you for a week or two.
Special note for any Youtube clips: if you need to slow down the playalong speed on a youtube clip, go to the cog-wheel icon on the bottom of the screen and choose your playback speed
Some inspiration:
In week one we'll learn:
Tuning your instrument
Holding your ukulele correctly
Simple strumming
Three chords, C, F and G7
and these songs:
The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Jamaica Farewell
Tuning your instrument
Holding your ukulele correctly
Simple strumming
Three chords, C, F and G7
and these songs:
The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Jamaica Farewell