Free online course30 Day Ukelele course

Course Description

Welcome to the "30 Day Ukulele Course." This comprehensive course spans 3 hours and 31 minutes and falls under the Instruments and Vocal category, specifically in the Guitar subcategory. Tailored for ukulele enthusiasts, this course promises to be a fun and educational journey that guides you through various aspects of playing the ukulele.

The course kicks off with Day 1, focusing on setting up your ukulele, ensuring that you start on the right foot. By Day 2, you'll dive into fingerpicking, beginning with an iconic song, "Someone Like You" by Adele. The following days continue the fingerpicking theme, covering timeless classics such as "Can't Help Falling In Love" on Day 3 and Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" on Day 4. This establishes a foundational skill set that will come in handy as you progress through the course.

By Day 5, you'll tackle difficult chord switches, making them easier to handle. Reading music becomes the next significant milestone, with Days 6 and 7 dedicated to understanding quarter notes, rests, and eighth notes. As you delve deeper, Days 8, 9, and 10 introduce you to scales, specifically the C Major, G Major, and D Major scales. These modules are crucial for building your musical repertoire and serve as a preparation phase for the subsequent test on Day 12.

Post-test, the course shifts back to more practical aspects, introducing new chords on Day 14. Then, you’ll explore the reggae strum and left-hand muting techniques on Day 15, followed by a deep dive into Bob Marley’s “Three Little Birds” on Day 16. The blues genre receives special attention on Days 17 and 18, where you will learn the 12-Bar Blues and corresponding strumming patterns.

Melody and chord melody concepts are thoroughly introduced from Day 19 to Day 24, featuring songs like “Greensleeves” and “Stand By Me.” These segments are designed to refine your technique and musical ear. Day 25 revisits finger patterns, a fundamental skill set for any ukulele player.

Celebrated classic "La Vie En Rose" gets a two-part chord melody focus on Days 26 and 27, further enhancing your versatility as a player. As the course nears completion, advanced techniques, including playing beyond the fourth fret and mastering chord progressions, are covered on Days 28 and 29.

The course culminates in the joyous tune "I Can See Clearly Now" on Day 30, providing a fulfilling conclusion to your 30-day ukulele journey. While this course has yet to receive reviews, its structured approach makes it a promising resource for aspiring ukulele players who wish to gain a comprehensive understanding of this delightful instrument.