About The Course
Ukulele Level 5 is aimed at advanced students who are prepared to tackle complex pieces and technical exercises. At this level, performance pieces are longer, demanding a high degree of musicality, technical precision, and stylistic proficiency. Throughout the course, students will learn advanced techniques and enhance their stylistic understanding and overall musical expression.
Prerequisites:
- Completion of Ukulele Level 4 or equivalent experience.
- Proficient understanding of advanced musical notation and rhythm.
- Ability to play complex scales, arpeggios, and chord voicings.
- Familiarity with various strumming, picking techniques, and rhythmic styles.
Topics Covered:
- Performance pieces featuring diverse musical genres.
- Advanced scales, arpeggios, and chord voicings.
- Complex strumming patterns and rhythmic techniques.
- Application of advanced musical concepts in performance.
Technical Exercises
1. Group A – Scales
- Tempo: 90bpm
- Rhythms: Eighth notes
- Range: As shown in the grade book
- Scales:
- Major scale in three positions (Key of Ab or B major).
- Harmonic minor scale on one string: Demonstrate with the root note on any of the four open strings (G, C, E, or A) as specified by the examiner.
- C major (Campanella style).
- G major (Campanella style).
2. Group B – Arpeggios
- Tempo: 90bpm
- Rhythms: Eighth notes
- Range: As shown in the grade book
- Arpeggios:
- Formed on chords Imaj7, V7, and VIm7 to be played in a continuous exercise in the key of Ab major.
- Formed on chords Imaj7, V7, and VIm7 to be played in a continuous exercise in the key of B major.
- C# minor 7 arpeggio across four strings.
3. Group C – Chord Voicings
i. Harmonized Scale
- Barre chord shapes in the key of Ab or B major, played in sequence to a continuous click.
- Sequence: I, IIm, IIIm, IV, V, VIm, VII dim, I.
- Tempo: 90 bpm.
Candidates can choose between the following two exercises:
ii. Dominant 7th Partial Chords and 16th Note Strumming
- To be played to a continuous click.
- Tempo: 90 bpm.
Or,
iii. Dominant 7th Chords & Triple Strokes
- To be played to a continuous click.
Workshops
- Advanced workshops on stylistic interpretation and musical expression.
- Technical workshops focusing on complex scales, arpeggios, and chord voicings.
- Interactive sessions on 16th note strumming and triple strokes.
- Masterclasses on applying advanced techniques to performance pieces.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, students will:
- Perform complex pieces with high levels of musicality and technical proficiency.
- Execute advanced scales, arpeggios, and chord voicings with precision and control.
- Demonstrate proficiency in complex strumming patterns and rhythmic techniques.
- Apply advanced musical concepts to enhance performance and expression.
- Be prepared for the Grade 5 exam and performance certificate.
- Songs:
- Hallelujah by Jeff Buckley
- Get Lucky by Daft Punk
- Songbird by Eva Cassidy
- Wanted Dead or Alive by Bon Jovi
- Enter Sandman by Metallica
- Pick Up the Pieces by Average White Band
What Students Get:
- Lesson Books for Ukulele Level 5 Course
- Live Instructor-led Classes
- 2 Performances and 2 Workshops
- Weekly Feedback and Regular PTMs
- Assessment and Certification
Class Options:
- 2 class per week for 45 mins (6 months) or
- 1 class per week for 60 mins (9 months)
Price:
- INR 32,000 (inclusive of GST)
Shelma Fernandes
Parent of Western Vocals and Guitar Student