UCL1 - WEEK 1
"BASIC CHORDS, FINGERGYM & SONGBIRD"

Welcome to week 1. This week you will explore your 1st strumming pattern with some basic chords shapes that can be used in hundreds of songs. You will also work on your first song containing a 2 chord progression. See below to find out more and have fun!

PDF DOWNLOADS

Please click the buttons below to download and print out your PDF materials for class.

PLEASE NOTE: If you play in the left handed position, download the PDFs with "- LEFT", otherwise just download press buttons for the right hand playing position PDFs.

NB: The finger Gym PDF is suitable for bith left & right hand players.  

UNDERSTANDING BASIC CHORDS

Watch the video below for a demonstration on how to play chords from understanding chord boxes. 

FINGER GYM EXERCISE - 16 FRET STRETCH 

This is a Finger Gym exercise to help strengthen your fingers for playing. You will need this PDF for the first 5 weeks of the course and will start each session with a warm up playing them. It's a great way to get your fingers moving and to develop strength in your fingers, especially the third finger (ring finger) and little pinky.  
Once you understand the exercise, have a go with playing along with just the audio track below. 

SONGBIRD - VIDEO TUTORIALS

STRUMMING PATTERN TUTORIAL
SONGBIRD - SONG STRUCTURE BREAKDOWN
SONGBIRD - PLAY ALONG VIDEO

AUDIO TRACKS FULL SONG PRACTICE

Click the button below to download the MP3 track to your device to help with practice offline. Make sure to save it in a folder that is easy accessible. 
HOME PRACTICE: To make the most of your ukulele training, we recommend that you:
  • Keep your ukulele at the ready - out of site, out of mind!
  • Practice each of the exercises above at least 3 - 5 times before your next class.
  • Dedicate just 10 mins to each exercise at times that suit you.
  • Use the WhatsApp group to ask any questions you have about the sessions.
Bite-sized practice sessions will help you develop the necessary muscle memory to master ukulele playing.
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