HS Elective: Ukulele
Musical Elements
Essential Question:
What is a musical element and how do we use them? How do we read and interpret music? What is music theory and how do we use it?
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Modified: 2020-05-03
Ukulele basics
Essential Question:
What does the anatomy of a ukulele consist of? What do we need to know about an instrument before we can start playing it? Why is it important to have good technique when playing an instrument?
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Modified: 2020-05-10
Chords
Essential Question:
How do we derive a chord shape from its component notes? What is the difference between Major and Minor chords?
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Technique
Essential Question:
What do we need to know to play the ukulele well? What are the benefits of good technique?
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Tonality
Essential Question:
What is tonality? How is it related to the idea of playing in a specific key? How can we use our knowledge of tonality and key signatures to our advantage in performance?
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Performance
Essential Question:
What does it mean to perform or put on a show? How do you make a performance enjoyable? Memorable? What does it mean to be a performer?
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Songwriting
Essential Question:
How do you write a song? What do you need to know in order to create an original work? How you make a song sound unique? What makes a song sound derivative or generic?
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Modified: 2020-05-10