Ukulele Lessons for Beginners

Learn to play the Ukulele with this course in Sydney.

In this Ukulele for Beginners course you will learn about the history, its parts and, of course, how to play this beautiful and popular stringed instrument.

The step by step instruction from our talented musician gives you the ability and confidence to play simple tunes. In this course, you’ll learn the basics of ukelele and be introduced to the endless amount of music you can create and play. Additionally, you will have the knowledge and skills to continue with self-directed learning after the course.

Course outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to

• play a variety of chords
• play a few different strum styles relevant to the song style and tempo
• read song sheets written for the ukulele
• play a number of different tunes
• explore ways to learn new songs and improve playing ability
• demonstrate a basic understanding of how the ukulele can provide fun and entertainment
• understand the world of the ukulele (artists, events, websites and clubs)

Ideal for

This course is designed for students with little or no experience playing the instrument.

Course content

• The history and background of the ukulele
• The various types and sounds of ukuleles
• Tuning
• The parts of the ukulele
• Holding and playing position
• Basic chords
• Basic strums
• The written presentation of music
• Types of musical genre common to the ukulele
• Styles of playing – examples of performers shown on DVD

Please bring to class

Please bring your own instrument to class.

Please note: New pre-prepared and pre-tuned Ukuleles may be purchased from the tutor starting from $40 each.

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