A video snippet of "Waltzing With Bears"
This photo was taken at our season end potluck, April 8, 2018.
October 12, 2021 UPDATE: If the current trends regarding the Coronavirus continue, we will be able to kick off the twice monthly beginner and group jam sessions in November 2021 (our 6th Season!) See the full schedule below. Get your vaccination and keep watching this space for status closer to November. — Nancy
We are a group for learning songs, chords, strums, fun licks and tricks on the ukulele. The group is open to anyone in the area. Email Nancy for details or call (503) 702.7021 and leave a message. -- Nancy Harrison, Leader
Meetings
Dates (Fall/Winter 2021/2022) Dates are tentative at this time based on the COVID situation
Times: Starting Sunday, November 7, 2021 (Come by and listen if you're wondering whether to join)
-- Beginner Lesson: 1:00 - 1: 45
-- Group Jam session: 2:00 - 3:30
Fee: $3 per session
Location: Sun Lakes Cottonwood Clubhouse - Ceramics Room (A8) (just South of the Pool - near restrooms)
25630 S Brentwood Dr, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248
What you need for the Beginner Class - 2021 Starting Date November 7 (1:00 - 1:45)
- Fee: $3.00 for each session (if you stick around for the Jam session there's no additional charge)
- A Standard tuning ukulele - G-C-E-A tuning - no Baritones please. Your instrument must be in playable condition which means the tuning pegs work (they don't slip) and the strings are relatively new. Standard ukuleles come in three sizes: soprano, concert, and tenor. I recommend either the concert or tenor because they are easier to play. Watch this video if you want more information before you buy.
- A digital tuner, preferably one that is calibrated for ukulele tuning and clips onto the ukulele headstock. Check out the Snark SN-6X or the Kala Klipz Clip-On Tuners. You can find them online or in local music stores.
- A music stand and a pencil
- Available for purchase: Beginner Book: Alfred's Teach Yourself to Play Ukulele $15
For the Ukulele Group Jam and sing along sessions - 2021 Starting Date November 7 (2:30 - 3:30)
- Fee: $3.00 for each session
- Both Standard and Baritone ukulele players of all levels are welcome in the jam and sing along group
- Music used:
- The Sun Lakes Ukes Songbook - A set of songs compiled by Nancy - Click here to print your own hard copy. We use a projector to put this songs up on the wall. You can also use the above link to download your own copy to your tablet. There is a .pdf file with the complete set of music.
- The summer Jam Group uses this book - if you don't have it you don't need to purchase it just now
- The Daily Ukulele, 365 Songs for Better Living - compiled by Liz and Jim Beloff and published by Hal Leonard
(Available for standard and baritone ukulele at most music stores in the area and also through Amazon online)
- The Daily Ukulele, 365 Songs for Better Living - compiled by Liz and Jim Beloff and published by Hal Leonard
- November 7
- November 21
- December 5
- December 19
- January 2
- January 16
- February 6
- February 20
- March 6
- March 20 1:30 - 3:30 Jam session and snack potluck - all players
- July18
- August 1
- September 5
- October 10 (tentative)