Discovering Fingerstyle Ukulele (Level 1) Discovering Fingerstyle Ukulele (Level 1)
The introductory course will also allow the participant to understand what is involved at a basic level in playing chord melody as a solo ukulele player. Those who wish to pursue further their ukulele knowledge and fingerstyle playing skill at a higher level, be it professionally as a musician or not, could consider taking up the examinations conducted by the London College of Music or the Victoria College of Music after the course.
Course Outline
- Session 1: The Basics of Ukulele
- Session 2: Chord Formation and Playing Chords
- Session 3: Reading and Playing Rhythm
- Session 4: Learning and Playing Notes on the First String
- Session 5: Learning and Playing Notes on the Second String
- Session 6: Learning and Playing Notes on the Third String & Combining Chords and Notes Playing
Trainer Profile
Dr Lim Thou Tin holds a Grade 5 theory certificate from the Association Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM). He has also completed the ukulele exams at both the Victoria College of Music (VCM) and London College of Music (LCM).
Note:
Participants are required to use their own ukulele and tuner.
| Course Duration | |
|---|---|
| Course Duration | 12 hours (6 sessions)
2 hours per session |
| Course Dates | Monday 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 July & 5 August 2024 |
| Time | 7pm to 9pm |
| Venue | NUSS Kent Ridge Guild House 9 Kent Ridge Drive Singapore 119241 |
| Registration Closing Date | 10 June 2024 |
| Course Fees per pax (Including GST) | NUSS Member: $261.60
Public: $287.76 |
| Fees payable by Singaporean and PR aged 50 and above (Including GST) | NUSS Member: $69.60
Public: $79.56 |
| Course Material Fee | Participants are required to pay an additional of $8.00 for the printed notes |
| Remarks | *Course dates are subject to change
*A minimum of 15 participants is required for the workshop to commence *This course is eligible for SkillsFuture credits claim (for course fees only) *Participants are required to use their own ukulele and tuner *Please note that there is no refund and no replacement for lesson(s) missed |
