'Ukes4Fun - Getting Started' have learnt the 4 basic cords!

31/1/2024

The Ukes4Fun Getting Started group commenced on the 15 January. Over the past 3 weeks the group has learnt the 4 chords that form the basis for many of the songs that have been written as well as learning the secrets of strumming. The group then moves into the Just Jamming group and have been participating in this group as well.

Heather Wallace

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Ukes4Fun

Ukes4Fun begins the year with an opportunity for beginners to have separate weeky sessions until Easter in the 'Getting Started' group which runs from 10 to 11 am on Monday mornings.

The 'Just Jamming' sessions follow from 11.30 to 1.30 in U3A Room 1, with beginners joining after Easter.

Members of the Ukes4Fun Just Jamming group form a performance group, the 4String Strummers, and play regularly at nursing homes and community events.

Convenor

Heather Wallace
0418 353 244

'Getting Started' (Term 1)

You will learn how to hold, tune and play simple chords on your ukulele, with a variety of strumming patterns. You will get lots of support and will have fun learning together. You will need a ukulele of reasonable quality (ie. a concert ukulele), a music stand, and a tuner.

Weekly on Mondays
Term 1 (starting 19 January 2026 to Easter)
10 to 11 am
U3A Room 1

'Just Jamming'

A group for uke players who can use basic cords and strumming patterns and enjoy getting together for a weekly jamming session, playing and singing songs, and having fun.

Weekly on Mondays
11.30 am - 1.30 pm
U3A Meeting Room 1 Starting 19 January 2026