THE STORY OF MANKIND
Building upon foundations in Level I, Level II will increase your playing aptitude with the introduction of wider musical styles suited for contemporary music. With special focus on rhythm variations, catch the beat and groove to the syncopated rhythms of popular music today. You would never think sounding like the 'real thing' was this quick and easy.
The running theme THE STORY OF MANKIND takes us through the history of world civilizations. The weekly themes will offer deeper insight into the ideologies behind different major world cultures and to make sense of our own today.
Theme: THE STORY OF MANKIND: Civilizations is a survey of major world cultures and their contribution to humanity. Broaden your worldview as you appreciate the beauty of cultural diversity.
Introduction: Rhythm Enhancements
Music Theory: Chord formulas & construction
Harmony: Easy-to-play and great-sounding chords
Duration: 7-week module; 1 hour weekly
Song Application & Techniques: Versatile rhythms for various musical genres
Interactive Music Exercises: Rhythm & chord exercises
Who should sign up for this module? Am I eligible for signup?
You are eligible for this module if you:
i) Have attended Believer Ukulele Program™ Beginner or Contemporary Ukulele Program™ Level I OR
ii) Have previously taken an introductory Ukulele course and are able to confidently play with basic chord shapes in more than one key register. OR
*Should you have prior playing experience, use the Online Course Allocator to identify the module most suitable for you.
NOTE: Should Believer Music Coaches find any student mismatched in any particular module, we reserve the right to transfer the student to another class after the first session to optimize the learning experience.
Is there an age limit?
We accept registrations from ages 10 and above. We will channel students to classes of compatible age groups whenever possible.
I received Guitar lessons on previously. Is it still applicable in this course?
Yes, your experience playing the Guitar is applicable because you have learnt to listen to yourself as you play and follow general timing as you play with strumming rhythms. Here, you will learn how to handle the smaller instrument(Ukulele) and add greater variety to strumming styles. You will be able to decide the most appropriate rhythm to use as well as play the song in more than one fashion. The course also challenges you to form creative chord variations for your songs.
Do I have to bring my Ukulele around? Is it convenient?
All Training Rooms are fully equipped with practice guitars. Our Training Centres are conveniently located at either International Plaza - Flagship (beside Tanjong Pagar MRT station) or One Commonwealth (beside Commonwealth MRT station).
Is it FUN?
You'll get to meet people who share the same passion. Learning to play a musical instrument is highly rewarding because it leads to growth in a music-spiritual dimension. Learning to play the guitar is more than fun. It's life changing. We all know of people around us whom we think have successfully learnt to play the guitar reasonably well. With practice, this skill will stay and enrich not only your lives but also the lives of people and family around you (and generations to come). For many of us who are just starting to pick up this unique skill, believe that the journey is well worth it.
