Sing & Strum Ukulele
Are you beginning a ukulele program at your school?
Are you looking for a resource that will work alongside the traditional folk songs you use in your music classroom?
Sing & Strum was created to teach ukulele to young children using the songs they know and love from music class. With over 50 folk songs to choose from, this is a must have resource for any music educator. Organized into 5 parts, each section builds skills essential for success on the instrument.
Section 1 – Ukulele basics, introduction to chords, and strumming patterns
Section 2 – One chord songs (simple folk songs presented in the key of C, F, and G) to allow for isolated practice of each chord.
Section 3 – Two chord songs presented in two keys (songs presented as F-C7, or C-G7 to allow teachers to present chords the way they feel fits their curriculum best)
Section 4 – Three chord songs presented in the key of C
Section 5 – Multi-chord songs introducing Em, E7, A, Am, D, Dm
Included in this resource:
- Ukulele basics
- Ukulele chords
- Strumming patterns
- Interactive White board charts
- Student song books
- Chords presented with color-coded words or notation
- Color or printer friendly options
- Assessments and ukulele worksheets
You can also find great tips on teaching ukulele, sequencing instruction, and using pop songs on my blog!
Photos from the Ukulele Experience at the Polynesian Cultural Center
