The Cool Uke
Ukulele Handbook For Levels 1, 2, 3, and 4 Classes Version 1.0 By Ted Fong www.cooluke.com
The materials in this handbook support Levels 1, 2, 3, and 4 class lectures. They are not arranged in any particular order or level of difficulty. The public may use and distribute this handbook and its contents freely. Attribution to Cool Uke is appreciated.
Contents Basic Chords ................................................................ 2
Jenny Go Round ......................................................... 19
Chord Types ................................................................. 3
Chord Functions – Overview...................................... 20
Chord Progressions – 2 Chords.................................... 4
Chord Functions – Common Chord Progressions ...... 21
Chord Progressions – 3 Chords.................................... 5
Amazing Grace ........................................................... 22
Chord Progressions – 4 Chords.................................... 6
Tiny Bubbles............................................................... 22
Movable Chords and Chord Shapes ............................ 8
To You Sweetheart Aloha .......................................... 23
Shape Exercise C ........................................................ 10
Note Values................................................................ 24
Shape Exercise D........................................................ 12
Rhythm Exercises ....................................................... 26
Shape Exercise G ....................................................... 13
Scales ......................................................................... 28
Pearly Shells............................................................... 16
How Chords Are Built................................................. 29
Peace Like a River ...................................................... 17
Solfege Exercises........................................................ 30
Hound Dog ................................................................. 18
Comparing Keyboards and Fretboards ...................... 31