Students will use their musical knowledge and skills from from previous grade levels and begin to apply connections to the Ukulele. They will learn chords, strumming patterns, and melodic plucking.

• Music Theory

  • Note ID C4-C3

  • Rhythm Cards #9-20 Nonstop

• Ukulele Chords

  • 1-Finger Chords: C, C7, Am

  • 2-Finger Chords: F

  • 3-Finger Chords: G7, G

  • Intro: Try Everything | Riptide

• Assessments - Playing (in person)

  • Note ID

  • Rhythms

  • Chords

• Play-alongs by request

Below are materials, links, and videos to extend students’ knowledge in music theory.

Note Identification Section

Use the links below to view and download the ukulele materials.

Graded Project: Practice, Learn, and Perform a Ukulele Tune. Singing isn’t necessary, but encouraged. Choose your own or any of the tunes in the “play-a-long” section will count. ** The performance can be recorded (with visual) or through FaceTime or Zoom. **

Basics

Song Sheets

Notes and Scales

Use Links:

• UkeChords.com

• Ukulele Tabs and Chords

• Kids Spruke

Free Tuner Links:

• UkeTuner.com (no mic)

• Online Uke Tuner (enable mic)

• Fender Uke Tuner (no mic)

• Suggested Purchased App: “ClearTune“

Tuning Tutorial