Ukulele in the Classroom Book 1 Textbook

Ukulele in the Classroom Book 1 Textbook

by James Hill & J. Chalmers Doane

Ukulele in the Classroom is a methodical approach to developing music literacy skills in school classrooms and other learning environments. The series of 3 books features over 100 carefully crafted arrangements of traditional music from around the world, works by great classical composers and popular songs, each reinforcing elements of an ever-expanding skill set.

Throughout Book 1 students are singing, picking, and strumming - by ear and by note, in unison and in parts - in the keys of C major and F major. Skills in Book 1 include singing, strumming, picking, note-reading, ear training, improvising, ensemble playing, and more. View the Book 1 Table of Contents (PDF).

Repertoire selections - most arranged in two or three parts - include traditional English, French, Chinese, Hawaiian, African, Chilean, and Canadian songs, as well as arrangements of works by classical composers including Brahms, Benedict, and Holst.

Ukulele in the Classroom Book 1 features over two dozen arrangements for your singing, strumming and picking pleasure! Listen to audio samples from Book 1.

Highlights:

 30 fun lessons 
 Tons of creative exercises 
 Over two dozen engaging arrangements
 100% "High 4th Friendly"  
 Singing 
 Strumming 
 Melody picking 
 Duets and trios 
 Practical lessons in music theory
 54 pages