Ukulele

Term 2 Learning Goals

• Play a 1-string tune
• Play a multi-string tune
• Play a song that includes the chords C,F and G (or more)

Success Criteria for a 1-string song

• Ukulele is being held in the proper position (flat against the chest) with good posture
• Finger pressure on strings produces clear tones
• Multiple fingers are used in a way to connect notes smoothly
• Player only looks at fingers occasionally while playing
• Song is memorized (Level 4)

Success Criteria for a multi-string song

• Ukulele is being held in the proper position (flat against the chest) with good posture
• Finger pressure on strings produces clear tones
• Multiple fingers are used in a way to connect notes smoothly
• Player only looks at fingers occasionally while playing
• Song is memorized (Level 4)

Success Criteria for a song with chords C,F,G

• Ukulele is being held in the proper position (flat against the chest) with good posture
• Finger pressure on strings produces clear tones
• Player only looks at fingers occasionally while playing
• Transitions between chords are smooth and do not affect the rhythm.
• All strings in the chord can be heard
• Strumming pattern is consistent
• Song is memorized (Level 4)
• Melody is sung at the same time (Level 4+)