Sing a Simple Song with Your Uke
Instructor: Brook Adams
Sat., July 31, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., $35 ($60 for both of this instructor’s workshops).
If you're a beginning ukulele player who wants more playable songs and more chords, this is the class for you! Start with some two- and three-chord songs that, despite their simplicity, are fun to play. Then add some new chords and try them out on new songs. Some of the harder chords slow people down but don't worry; Brook will show you that there is more than one way to play a chord. Meanwhile, get comfortable with patterns that pop up in a lot of different songs. www.brookadams.com
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21st Century Ukulele
Instructor: Brook Adams
Sat., July 31, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., $35 ($60 for both of this instructor’s workshops).
Add Jason Mraz, John Mayer, Nora Jones, Sublime, and Weezer to your repertoire with a collection of contemporary songs that sound great on uke. The chords are mostly simple ones, but you'll stretch a bit too. Brook will also spend some time on moveable chords and a reggae strum pattern that acts like a new coat of paint on any song. If you like this musicians of the new millenium, this is the workshop for you! www.brookadams.com
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Beginning Ukulele for Teens & Adults (age 13+)
Instructor: Sunga Rose
Sun., September 19, 12:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m., $35 ($60 for both of this instructor’s workshops).
The ukulele is experiencing a new rise in popularity. Don’t you wish you too could play this extremely versatile & portable instrument? Come jump on the bandwagon! This workshop truly is for absolute beginners. Sunga will get you started with a few simple chords and some basic strums, and send you off with a nice packet of songs to work on. You’ll be surprised at the number of songs you can play with only 2 or 3 chords! Bring your ukulele tuned G-C-E-A.
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Intermediate Ukulele: Let's Go to the Bar!
Instructor: Sunga Rose
Sun., September 19, 2:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m., $35 ($60 for both of this instructor’s workshops).
Bar chords aren't that scary, and adding a few to your uke arsenal is a great way to grow as a player. While playing some popular tunes, learn to replace your old "open" chords with "closed" chords (both bar and other closed chords, too). You'll be relieved to find that this will actually make some chord transitions much easier! Bring your ukulele tuned G-C-E-A.
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Ukulele for Early Childhood Teachers & Parents
Instructor: Susan Howell
Sun., October 17, 2:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m., $35.
Learn to accompany yourself and your students singing with the ukulele. It's easy, fun, and portable. Never played an instrument? No problem. When you leave you'll be able to play basic accompaniment to dozens of songs to sing with your students. Parents, grandparents, uncles/aunts, caretakers & more welcome too! www.seattledulcimer.com
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