Ukulele 3: kara-uke
Time: 19:45 - 21:15
Location: Keeley Street
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- Course Code: ME152
- Dates: 13/01/25 - 24/03/25
- Time: 19:45 - 21:15
- Taught: Mon, Evening
- Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
- Location: Keeley Street
- Tutor: Jake Rodrigues
Course Code: ME152
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Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
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What is the course about?
Add to your repertoire and develop your ukulele technique. Explore chord theory, and learn how to apply this to your playing. Enjoy the wonder of playing ukulele in a group.
What will we cover?
You will learn new techniques on the ukulele, and new songs, chord theory and split strokes. Perhaps we can persuade you to perform together at the end of term?
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- play new chord patterns in different keys
- improve and apply your picking technique to play both melodically and rhythmically
- learn strumming patterns & how to apply them including the island strum, split strokes, triplets, reggae & funk playing
- sing as you play and learn how simple tricks of breathing, simple harmonies and playing in different keys can actively improve your singing and confidence.
- apply this knowledge to tunes we will learn on the course, and further tunes of your choice.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is for students who have significant experience in playing ukulele. Ideal for graduates of Ukulele 2 and previous intermediate level courses.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
The tutor will give practical demonstrations of the technique taught in each session. You will learn and play in a group lesson and the tutor will give advice and feedback to individuals and to the group. Practice between classes is essential to your progress and the momentum of the course.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Please bring your own ukulele(s), any type welcome. All course materials will be supplied for class and available in the google classroom.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Progress to our intermediate level class or the ensemble.
Jake is a multi-instrumentalist whose work for several years has had a strong leaning towards the community and social aspects of music. His songwriting and performing builds bridges between ages and demographics, and his styles of presentation and performance attempt the same. Jake runs Froggy's Famous Fan Club (for pre-schoolers), The Cream of Tartar Show (a cabaret performance/workshop) and is his own One Man Band. He plays ukulele, harmonica, accordion, banjo, guitar, piano and percussion, sings, and writes many, many songs. innovation and re-invention have been the inspiration since the covid curse, and Jake has been exploring his unique musical take with live online shows and a collection of original songs. At City Lit Jake teaches ukulele and harmonica.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
