How to Figure Out Songs on the Ukulele Streaming Seminar (9/12/2010)
Have you ever wanted to play a song but didn’t know the chords or you could’t find the tabs? This three hour seminar will teach you all you need to know to figure out the key and chords for any song you want to play. This seminar will be streamed on Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 1pm HST. Class Price $50 – 3 hours
Download Link will be available soon
Seminar Outline
A. Ear training
- Seperate the instruments
- a. Drums?
- b. Bass?
- c. Strings?
- d. Anything else
- Listen for the tempo
- a. Time signature
- b. Time changes?
- c. Down beats
- d. Beat 1
- Other things to listen for
- a. Song structure
- b. Key changes
- c. Tempo change
- Discussion
- a. Q and A
- b. Make sure everyone’s on the same page
B. Figuring out the chords
- Look online
- a. Check out online sources
- b. Tutorials
- c. Covers of the same song
- Find the key
- a. Random notes
- b. Scales
- c. Chord family
- Chord changes
- a. Listen for the changes
- b. Major or Minor?
- c. Common progressions
- Discussion
- a. Q and A
- b. Make sure everyone’s on the same page
C. Strumming and picking patterns
- Consult the tempo and rhythm section
- a. Chunks
- b. Rhythm guitar? Uke?
- c. Constructing a strumming pattern
- d. Apply chord progressions/changes
- Picking patterns
- a. Key and scale
- b. Breakdown
- c. Taking it slow
- d. Adding some flair
- Putting it all together
- a. Parts?
- b. Programs to use
- c. Invite others
- d. Sing and play simultaneous
- Discussion
- a. Q and A
- b. Any last questions
Spring 2011 Courses
Ukulele 101
Ukulele 101 is the introductory class for those just beginning their ukulele journey. By the end of this class you will have learn simple strumming patterns to accompany most songs and be able to play with others. syllabus
Ukulele 102
By the end of this class you’ll be able to understand chords and how they work, basic and advanced picking techniques, harmonies, and chord progressions
Music Theory for Ukulele 1
By the end of this course, students will be able to break down simple chords and their extensions, their scales, and apply them to the ukulele