Play in Harmony: Ukulele for Beginners - Waterlooville Library - Thursday 29th October, 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th November 2026 - 10.00am
Play in Harmony: Ukulele for Beginners - Waterlooville Library - Thursday 29th October, 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th November 2026 - 10.00am
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Play in Harmony: Ukulele for Beginners
Waterlooville Library
Thursday 29th October, 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th November 2026
10.00am to 12.30pm
This friendly and inclusive course uses music to bring people together, helping adults develop new skills, build confidence and form positive relationships within their local community. Learners will learn the fundamentals of ukulele playing while working collaboratively towards a shared goal: performing seasonal songs at a local care home. Through shared music-making, learners will strengthen social connections, reduce isolation, foster a sense of belonging and contribute positively to community wellbeing.
Learning Goals:
- Demonstrate how to hold a ukulele correctly and play at least three basic chords.
- Strum in both 4/4 and 3/4 time while maintaining a steady beat.
- Perform at least three chord sequences as part of a group.
- Play and accompany simple songs from a range of styles, including popular and seasonal music.
- Demonstrate at least three different strumming patterns.
- Participate in a group performance at a local care home and reflect on how shared music-making can support community wellbeing, social connection and a sense of belonging.
About the course: Making music together helps people connect, build confidence and develop a sense of belonging. In this friendly and supportive course, learners will develop basic ukulele skills while meeting new people and enjoying shared musicmaking. Working towards a group performance of seasonal songs at a local care home, learners will build confidence, strengthen social connections and contribute positively to their local community.
Who is this course for: This course, funded by the UK government, is for Hampshire residents aged 19+ who would like to learn the ukulele in a friendly, supportive group setting while building confidence, social connections and community involvement.
Please note: Eligibility criteria applies and will be checked upon enrolment.
Course purpose: To develop stronger communities
Previous knowledge or experience: No previous musical experience is required.
How will I learn: Tutor demonstration.
How will I be assessed: Tutor observation.
What shall I bring: A ukulele.
Next steps: Ukulele for Improvers courses or other courses to build your involvement in the community.
This course, funded by Hampshire Achieves, is aimed at Hampshire residents aged 19+. Attendance is expected at each session to ensure that you get the most out of your learning experience and to minimise disruption for other learners. Please advise the venue/tutor of any absence you may have. If you have limited mobility which could affect your ability to safely self-evacuate, please let us know when booking.
You will be contacted by a member of the Hampshire Achieves Team prior to the course. We are unable to process your booking without a phone number.
If this event is sold out please contact adult.learning@hants.gov.uk so that we can inform you of any future courses.
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