Faculty First Year Seminars 191MUS4 - Strumming and Singing: Ukulele

Have you always wanted to learn to play the ukulele? Do you love to sing by yourself and with others? This seminar will help students explore their musical side in a fun and supportive environment. No prior ukulele experience is required, though prior singing experience is a plus. Students will: (1) learn ukulele basics, including tuning, chords, strumming patterns, and fingerpicking, as well as a variety of songs they can play and sing by themselves or with others; (2) learn about the history of the ukulele and its iconic performers and ensembles; (3) create and perform their own ukulele and vocal cover song arrangements. Students must provide their own instrument and should bring it each class, beginning the first week of the semester. For more information about purchasing an instrument, contact instructor via email. All other materials, including chord charts, sheet music, YouTube links, and recordings, will be provided.

First-year (R1ST)