Basic Ukulele

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The ukulele is experiencing an unprecedented growth in popularity with students of all ages. It’s the perfect introduction to fretted instruments for younger students, and a great way to attract older students to music participation.

CMI’s Ukulele Ensemble is the first course to present the Ukulele in an ensemble-based, blended learning class format. Like all Consonus instrumental courses, group music learning, solo repertoire, and multi-part arrangements of original and traditional songs are emphasized.

Like all Consonus courses there’s a focus on ensemble playing with nine ukulele ensemble arrangements that are perfect for concert performance. Ensembles include audio backing tracks and bass accompaniment parts in tablature for live performance. There are numerous solo pieces and lead sheets as well. All repertoire integrates with the curriculum and emphasizes the diverse capabilities of the ukulele as an accompaniment, solo, and ensemble instrument. Styles include folk, country, blues, rock, latin, swing, and classical.

Blended learning enables teachers to use the same audiovisual material to aid classroom instruction, that students access outside of class to review, model, and accompany home practice. Consonus courseware is the first classroom ukulele method that supports teachers with the additional lesson content they need including supplemental video on types of guitar, how to practice, instrument maintenance. In addition the Online Learning Site provides learning management tools such as online practice logs, student lesson progress, calendaring and messaging.

Finally in addition to a pedagogically correct curriculum with it’s many self-teaching and distance learning features, numerous teacher training resources are available to assist teachers in the best practices of classroom ukulele instruction.

What's Included:

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Online Learning Site

Subscription

11-month subscription to the Consonus Online Learning Site with related online course content.
Every exercise, solo, and ensemble piece is presented in its own review and/or practice video, demonstrated by the author and utilizing rhythmic audio backing to develop student timing and ensemble playing skills.
Online content mirrors the Course Lesson Plans and Student Workbook. Non-lesson related videos cover topics such as stringing and care for the ukulele.

Instructor Development & Teaching Aids

Full Lesson Plans
Videos suitable for classroom demonstration and instruction
Supplemental teacher training videos which will help you get your class started right and progressing with topics including:
- How to teach a blended learning course;
- Layered learning techniques for differentiated learning;
- Ensemble rehearsal techniques and more.

View the Workbook

Hear the Ensembles

The Basic Ukulele Course has 6 ukulele ensembles in a variety of styles. Every ensemble has a playalong track for the entire ensemble or with one of every part removed so students can practice along at home or in the classroom. Sign up for the 10-day free trial to hear and see all of the ensemble pieces.