North Valleys High School – Ukulele 1 Semester- credit Arts/Humanities/Occ. Ed. Credit

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This course is designed for students who want to learn to play ukulele. Students will receive guidance and direction in solving problems related to playing the ukulele. Areas of concentration include instrument anatomy, history of the # NORTH VALLEYS 2025-2026 COURSE OFFERING BOOK instrument, correct posture, note-reading, aural skills, rhythmic patterns and notation, basic chord study, strumming patterns, reading tablature and musical forms. Students must supply their own ukulele in good working condition the first week of class. An extra set of strings should be kept in the student’s case at all times. Knowledge of music basics will be helpful. Fee covers the purchase cost of the student book and 1 set of strings. The curriculum of this course is aligned with national, state, and district academic standards.