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The Goal
You will be able to know what ukulele is and be able to play at least four major keys.
Lesson Plan
What ukulele is?
Name and size
Introduction all keys
Lesson 1. Key C,FandG
Lesson 2. Key D, A and E
Lesson 3. Key B
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What ukulele is?
Ukulele is the a four stringed musical instrument made by wood that resembles a small classical guitar. Also, ukulele is a member of the lute family of instruments. It generally employs four nylon or gut string of four courses of strings.
The ukulele originated in the 19th century as a Hawaiian adaptation of the Portuguese machete a small guitar-like instrument, which was introduced to Hawaiian by Portuguese immigrant, mainly from Madeira and the Azores.
The tone and volume of the instrument vary with size and construction. Ukuleles commonly come in four size: soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone.
Size of Ukulele?
Most of ukulele has difference size and name. Mainly, there are four name and size in ukulele. Soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone. Sopranissimo is also gaining popularity, this ukulele is even smaller ( 16 inches, 40 cm) than the soprano. Commonly, soprano size is at 20 inches ( 51 cm). This is commonly the people use the size and make real instrument.
Introduction of All Keys.
Basically, all instruments have seven major chords. However, ukulele also has seven major chords: A B C D E F G (=La Ti Do Re Mi Fa Sol). So, when we play the ukulele, the important ones is A C D E F and G, those keys usually often play with ukulele except chord B. The B is not used much luckily, because it is not easy, but a little a bit hard than others.
Name of Strings
Basically, ukulele has four stings: string A, string E, string C, and string G. The string A is very button, string E C in the middle, and string G on the top. Also, there are fret-boards to press your fingers.
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