Willow Class - strumming the Ukulele
Today we had the pleasure of watching Willow Class during their Listen2me concert. This term they have been learning how to play the ukulele. Concentrating on the thumb brush strum and the chords, C, F, G, A minor.
During the concert, they played a wide variety of songs ranging from, Meet My Ukulele, Oh When the Saints Go Marching In, The Animal Fair, Post Man Pat, The Sailor went to Sea, Sea, Sea and Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer. Thank you to all the parents and relatives that came to watch and support the performance which was enjoyed by all. We look forward to seeing if anyone has been inspired to carry on learning this wonderful instrument.
Remember they are:
Small and easy to carry.
Most songs can be easily adapted for the ukulele.
Ukes can be a phenomenal primer for other stringed instruments.
Most chord shapes are easy to play and memorise.
Ukuleles are unique.
Finally, they are great for song writing.