The ukulele is a four-stringed plucked instrument that descends from the cavaquinho (a Portuguese folk instrument). There are four different types of ukuleles: soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone. Its small size and limited number of strings make it an instrument that is technically accessible. A true ambassador of Hawaiian culture, its exotic and familiar sound has long endeared it to the public, and even more so today, as we witness a resurgence of the ukulele in popular music.
During group lessons, three main areas will be covered: theory, technique, and practice. The repertoire will primarily consist of popular songs and Hawaiian folklore classics. There will be an opportunity to participate in end-of-session concerts and present the material worked on in class.
The ukulele is an affordable instrument, both financially and technically, with which it is possible to learn music while having fun in a group setting. For this reason, it is widely used in schools and with younger students.
Age
7 to 12 years
Location
Maison des arts participatifs (Parc La Fontaine)
3819 Av. Calixa-Lavallée, Montreal, QC H2L 3A7
Prerequisites
To join the ensemble, you must know the basic techniques and chords of the ukulele.
- We ask participants to be able to play the following chords: C/F/G/D/A/A minor/D minor/E minor.
- Participants must be able to switch between these chords using strumming every four beats at 72 bpm.
- They should know simple pieces from the repertoire such as "Riptide" by Vance Joy, "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" by IZ, "Jingle Bells," etc.
Required Equipment
A ukulele
Note that all our group classes are given in French
