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Ukulele Club (4th-5th Grade)
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The Richland Ukulele Club is an auditioned group of 25 students from our 4th and 5th grade classes. Ukulele Club meets once weekly for an hour.
Ukulele Practice Links
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Introduction to Ukulele
Link: Ukulele Introduction
Link: 4 Sizes of Ukuleles
One Finger Chords
Link: C Major Chord
Link: F Major Chord
Link: C7 Chord
Link: Ami Chord
Link: Tips for Changing Chords
Link: Moving Easily Between
Easy & Fun Songs
Enjoy practicing beginning songs at home! Here are a few selections we will explore in class this semester.
Link: Uke Play-Along Slides
Link: 1, 2, & 3-Chord Songs
Link: Ultimate Guitar Tabs
Additional Resources
Link: Andy Ramos Resources
Link: Kenny Basham's Music
Link: Sounds of Hawaii
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Tips for Purchasing a Ukulele
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At Richland Elementary, we have a classroom set of soprano ukuleles for music classes and ukulele clinics.
If you are interested in purchasing a ukulele for your child to practice at home, here are some pointers for purchasing a quality beginner instrument.
1) Amazon purchases: carefully read reviews and return policies. Be mindful, manufacturing standards can quickly change with lesser-known brands.
2) Try to purchase a well-known brand. Here are some suggestions for soprano ukuleles with approximate price points. Larger concert and tenor-sized ukuleles add approximately $20 to the base-line price of soprano ukuleles.
3) Remember, the most important considerations for a beginner's instrument are: a pleasing tone quality, the instrument's ability to stay in tune, and durability.
Shopping Links
Makala Soprano Ukuleles (variety of colors, stays in tune, pleasant tone, and durable.)
Link: Makala Soprano
Link: Makala Soprano Shark (West Music)
Link: Makala Soprano Shark (Amazon)
Link: Makala Soprano Dolphin (West Music)
Link: Makala Soprano Dolphin (Amazon)
More affordable options
Link: Amazon Hola Soprano (w/ padded bag & accessories)
Link: Hola Soprano Uke with carrying sack and accessories
Link: Donner Concert Ukulele
Link: Westwood Soprano This is the West Music Brand. Makala brand is more durable, but this instrument (Westwood) has a pleasing sound, stays in tune, and includes buttons for a strap.
Affordable "Outdoor Style" Ukuleles
Link:Kala Waterman (around $45+)
Additional Quality Brands
Kala
Cordoba
Ibanez
Fender
We welcome additional suggestions to add to this list!