are 2 Uke strumming workshops in London in March.
These are the last 2 London workshops. More information here:
www.mightyukulele.co.uk/index_L.htm
These are sponsored by Faber Music who publish ukulele song books.
First one is on
Sunday 7th March at The Royal George nr Tottenham Court Rd.
Colin Tribe is running this workshop.
Please contact Colin to book a place
colinrtribe@btinternet.com
The second one is on
Saturday 13th March at the Grand Union in Kentish Town, NW5.
Martin Wheatley is running this workshop.
Please contact Martin to book a place
oateroonie@googlemail.com
They are at an amazing price, just £10 for 2 hours. And you get a free 70 page book.
On each day ...
The Basic workshop starts at noon, and the intermediate one starts at 3pm
The workshops are not repeats - each one covers different material.
a bit more about the workshops
Basic
For players who have been playing for about 3 or 4 months. They will already know 10 chords, and can change chords fluidly.
* Learn how to play at least 3 songs from the book. As part of learning the song, recognising structures and patterns, and how they can be applied to other music.
* Understanding strumming patterns, and how they have been written down.
* Getting to grips with the melody, where to start and when to stop.
Intermediate
For players who have been playing for longer than 6 months. They will already know at least 20 chords, including some barre chords. They have experience of playing music in different strumming styles, eg Latin American, waltz, swing or reggae.
* Learn how to play at least 3 songs from the book. As part of learning the song, recognising structures and patterns, and how they can be applied to other music.
* Playing intros, and using more complex rhythm patterns. Changing time and key signatures in a song.
* Understanding altered and slashed chords. Transposing to match your vocal range.