<p>This is a short guide for school teachers of students beginning to learn how to play the Ukulele. It’s been written to support both music specialists and non-specialists, either of whom may be unfamiliar with the instrument, as a simple reference guide to support practical tuition.</p> <p>The Ukulele is a perfect first musical instrument for most children, and has gained massive popularity throughout the world both in schools and private tuition. Its physically very small, fairly inexpensive, simple to grasp the basics, and enormously fun to play. Additionally it encourages the player to sing along, enhancing the musical experience.</p> <p>I would usually recommend the Ukulele for students aged 6 years and upwards, although any child big enough to hold the instrument should be able to manage.</p> <p>The information within this guide should give you all the basic principles to help students get started with the Ukulele, and allow you to confidently support their practical work.</p>

<p>This Christmas Song Play Along for Ukulele uses just 3 easy chords - C, F, and G - and covers the following tunes;</p> <p>Silent Night<br /> Jingle Bells<br /> Away In A Manger<br /> Ding Dong! Merrily On high<br /> Deck The Halls<br /> Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer</p> <p>All lyrics are included, along with with chord boxes on screen.</p> <p>PDF version of all tunes attached to this resource.</p> <p>I’d strongly recommend attaching coloured stickers to the ukulele fretboard (as demonstrated in the introduction on the video) to make it easier for beginner students to find these chords.</p> <p>Ideal activity for anything from soloists to full class groups, and can easily be used to prepare for performances (with or without using the video).</p>

<p>This is an example video for Performing Arts students (high school and college level), demonstrating what their recorded rehearsal evidence should look like. Here you see my first full practice session, from start to finish, completely unedited.</p>

<p>This is an example video for Performing Arts students (high school and college level), demonstrating what their recorded rehearsal evidence should look like. Here you see my second full practice session, from start to finish, completely unedited.</p>