STEP 1: TUNE the ukulele. Click the link beside for assistance.
STEP 2: We will be learning to play “You Are My Sunshine” on the ukulele in class. Here is a video to assist if you are at home. Please CLICK IN THE IMAGE BELOW for the link to the tutorial. Enjoy.
STEP 3: Students needing an extension can work on additional songs such as “Rip Tide” or other songs of their choice. You tube has many tutorials to assist if needed.
IF YOU NEED MOTIVATION OR INSPIRATION please listen to some of IZ. Just click the image below to hear the incredible voice of Israel Kamakawiwoʻole (IZ). Such talent.
Click the picture below to hear about William Grant Still’s compositions.
Why do you think I asked you to listen to this music? What do you now know about this music? What does this music make you think about?
Please navigate through this site. Feel free to investigate several African-American composers and or research the underground railroad which is mentioned in this passage. Click on the image below to go to this site.
Beginner note reading
Click on the image above to watch a quick video on how to read notes (basic) for beginners.
For advanced students (who already take lessons and know how to read music and play the piano or another instrument).
Your task: take a short audio or video of you playing an instrument, singing, or practising an instrument of your choice (piano, ukulele, drums, guitar, keyboard, saxophone, violin...)
Understanding notes for beginners. This is for students still learning the beats of each of the notes. Click the picture for a quick video.