Rhythm is the foundation of every great musical performance, and this class is your go-to guide for mastering essential rhythmic patterns. Perfect for both beginners and seasoned players, we’ll cover everything from basic strumming to advanced rhythmic techniques. You’ll dive into different time signatures, syncopation, and learn essential patterns for when you're playing solo or jamming with others. By the end of the session, you’ll have a solid rhythmic toolkit to bring more depth and groove to your playing.

Date
Sun @ 11:15 AM
Level
All Levels
Session Type
Workshop
Location
Ballroom C
Rhythm
Songwriting

Skill Levels

  • Novice: A student who perhaps has never picked up a ukulele before.
  • Beginner: A student at this level is brand-new to the ukulele. He/she has perhaps learned one to three chords but stops in-between chord changes to move the fingers to the next location.
  • Advanced/Confident Beginner: A student at this level knows a handful of chords and can move from one chord to another without pausing. Student may have trouble with, say, the B-flat chord shape. Student has learned a strum or two and/or a finger pattern for picking.
  • Intermediate: A student can hold a steady rhythm and is competent with a variety of basic chords. Understands simple chord progressions, can sing and strum at the same time, and learns chords to simple tunes fairly quickly.
  • Advanced: A student at this level can hear I, IV, and V chords, has mastered some chord inversions, knows there is life above the fifth fret, and has been there with barre or 4-fingered closed chords. Plays lead and backup easily with others and keeps steady rhythm.