Testimonials"The style was casual and inclusive. Singing ability wasn't judged.
Max's wonderful open and friendly nature made us all feel relaxed and included"
Kate McKessar.
"I enjoyed your light touch, Max. You are a master teacher.
I enjoyed the way my voice developed strength - loved singing with others"
Mary Matthews.
"Relaxed nature - really appreciated your style, and singing five part harmony on the
first night made a real impact!"
Anne Elder Knight
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Uke N Sing ukulele groups
The groups which started as beginners in Mt Eden and Devonport early in 2011 have evolved into ongoing Intermediate level groups.
I run several Beginner groups each year, and the next one commences 12 Feb, 2012.
I bring my experience in vocal arranging to the uke groups, and thus aim to get the groups beyond playing chord
charts and into the challenge of multi-instrument, multi part harmony arrangements.
*** NEW *** Beginner followup Group
In March I will run a group as a refresher and extender for people who have done a beginners group or are
at a similar playing level. It is designed to develop players' technique and confidence to a point where they can join
the ongoing Intermediate groups. See more detail below.
Listen to us!
Something (Devonport group)
Hoki Mai (combined groups)
Youtube - When I'm 64
Group practise details:
Beginner Group
*** Note change of venue!
3 Sunday afternoons, 3:00 - 4:30, commencing 12th February, 2012
Sandringham Community Centre, 18 Kitchener Rd, Sandringham
Fee: $15 / session
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Register here
Beginner followup Group
5 Thursday evenings, 7pm - 8:30pm, commencing 1st March, 2012
Greyfriars Church, McKimmey Room, cnr Mt Eden Rd and Windmill St.
Fee: $15 / session
Register here
Mt Eden Uke N Sing (Intermediate level)
Wednesday evenings, 6:20 - 7:20. Term 1 commences 1st Feb, 2012
Mt Eden Normal School Hall, cnr Valley Rd and Sherbourne St
Fee: $7.50/night casual or $60/10 week term subscription
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Register here
Devonport Uke N Sing (Intermediate level)
Tuesday evenings, 6:20 - 7:20. Term 1 commences 31st Jan, 2012
St Leo's School Hall, Albert Rd
Fee: $7.50/night casual or $60/10 week term subscription
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Register here
"Beyond the tab"
We all download uke songsheets from the web. This workshop, held in 3 2 hour sessions at the
Jambalaya festival (April 6 - 8, 2012, www.jambalaya.co.nz) takes us beyond those songsheets.
In a collaborative manner we will explore how we can develop songs into arrangements, weaving in different instruments,
harmonies and textures. Playing Level: Intermediate/Advanced
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Basic Resources
Uke Info and Resources Sheet
Strumming techniques
Basic Chord chart with fingering
Full Chord Chart
Songs in the Key of C
Songs in the Key of G
Songs
Hey Jude
Knocking on Heavens Door
Siasi
Da Doo Ron Ron / Never Ending Love
Somewhere Over the Rainbow (Key: F)
Somewhere Over the Rainbow (Key: C)
Hallelujah
Whiter Shade of Pale
I'll Be Your Baby Tonight
Sway with strumming notation
Reading Tabs and Songs with notated riffs
How to read Tabs (plucking notation)
Something
Octopus's Garden with riffs
When I'm 64
El Condor Pasa / Rock My Soul Tab
El Condor Pasa MP3
Rock My Soul MP3
Sway with intro and strumming notation
Sway strumming MP3
Sway intro riff MP3
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