Book Description Teaching and Learning in Soprano Ukulele: Sacred Songs and Hymns By Lois Veenhoven Guderian

Written for those who want to learn how to play soprano ukulele while singing songs, and for educators who want to learn how to teach others how to play, this book provides individuals and groups of learners with a sequenced, collaborative, learning community approach to teaching and learning in soprano ukulele. With careful selection of the songs, players at all levels of playing ability can learn to play and sing together as an enjoyable, Christian, social-music making experience and for services. The instruction provided in the book equips the learner with understanding in how to play chords on the instrument while singing; i.e., for the purpose of harmonizing song melodies for singers. Unlike traditional hymn books wherein songs are ordered by categories that support Christian life and the church year, songs and hymns in this book are ordered by level of learning and playing difficulty: from the songs and hymns that are most accessible for the beginning player, to those that require more advanced levels of learning and proficiency. In alignment with the author’s learning sequence, at the onset of instruction, beginners learn how to harmonize songs that require few chord changes and gradually build their knowledge and playing ability towards songs that require more chord changes. A separate listing of the songs according to category and function during the church year appears in the last pages of the book. The hymns and songs are written in keys that are excellent for beginning and all levels of soprano ukulele players, and written in a mid-vocal range to accommodate almost all singers – including children, youths and adults. Songs are ordered in alignment with the learning steps and sequence. Pictures, diagrams and instructional videos support the comprehensive, written descriptions of the learning sequence. Learners make music from the onset and continue to acquire new levels of proficiency. Those wishing to teach or lead groups of players will appreciate Lois Guderian’s learning sequence – both the amplified written and video comprehensive descriptions and the Summary of the learning sequence for quick reference when guiding instruction.

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Note: Purchasers of this text receive a free "Bonus Pack" download of 12 additional hymns for soprano ukulele and voice. Written for individuals who want to learn how to play and teach soprano ukulele as an accompanying instrument for personal music making and for music making with friends. Teaching and Learning in Soprano Ukulele: Sacred Songs and Hymns provides individuals and groups of learners with a sequenced, collaborative approach to teaching and learning in soprano ukulele. The instruction provided in the book equips the learner with understanding in how to play chords on the instrument while singing; i.e., for the purpose of harmonizing song melodies for singers. Unlike traditional hymn books wherein songs are ordered by categories that support Christian life and the church year, the songs and hymns in this book are ordered by level of learning and playing difficulty: from the songs and hymns that are most accessible for beginning players, to those that require more advanced levels of learning and proficiency. Pictures, diagrams and instructional videos support the comprehensive, written descriptions of the learning sequence. Learners make music from the onset and continue to acquire new levels of proficiency. The songs and hymns are written in mid-range keys making them accessible to most, if not all singers.

Teaching and Learning in Soprano Ukulele: Hymns and Sacred Songs Student Edition Description and Content

“Teaching and Learning in Soprano Ukulele: Hymns and Sacred Songs Edition,” Student Edition” is the companion to the full instruction edition that is for use by educators and self-taught adults.

This student edition includes the same hymns and songs as found in the full edition. The 87+ hymns and songs in this book include the vocal line of the music plus chord symbols. Songs and hymns are grouped by key. Chord charts and pictures of fingerings are provided for each group. The hymns and songs are sequentially ordered according to level of difficulty.

The songs in this book are for both beginners and experienced players and grouped by level of difficulty: from the songs and hymns that are most accessible for the beginning player, to those that require the most advanced levels of proficiency for beginners. The keys chosen for the songs support sequential learning for beginning players and ease in singing for singers.

The abridged edition of “Teaching and learning in Soprano Ukulele: Hymns and Sacred Songs Edition,” includes basic instruction in learning how to play the soprano ukulele. There are 8 pages of instruction in the abridged edition, photographs of fingerings for chords in five common ukulele keys, and 8 pages of fingering charts. It is identical to the full edition of the text however minus some sections: This edition does not include 1) information in music theory, harmonizing and playing the ukulele as an accompaniment instrument for singers, 2) instruction in how to sequence instruction in classrooms, 3) a step-by-step approach to how to transpose music for fretted instruments, 4) and how to learn how to sing on pitch while playing the ukulele at the same time. These sections are found in the full edition.

“Teaching and learning in Soprano Ukulele: Hymns and Sacred Songs Edition,” a music instruction book that provides learners with a social-music-making, sequenced approach to teaching and learning in soprano ukulele. This text supports a chord approach, for the purpose of harmonizing song melodies for singers and personal music making. The songs in this book are for both beginners and experienced players and grouped by level of difficulty: from the songs and hymns that are most accessible for the beginning player, to those that require the most advanced levels of proficiency for beginners. The approach to learning put forth in the text supports a community model of Christian music-making: group singing and playing with a fretted instrument for accompaniment. The keys chosen for the songs support the sequential learning for beginning players and ease in singing. The songs are written in a middle vocal range to accommodate almost all singers – including children and youth. The teaching and learning materials are sequenced in gradual progression of increasing difficulty so throughout the experience, learners are making music and continue to acquire new levels of proficiency. Included: Fingering and chord charts, diagrams, pictures. Optional: 20 instructional videos for the text are available. See LoVeeG.com, Store page. There are 87 hymns and songs, both traditional and a few of Guderian’s originals, for use throughout the church year.

The thorough, clear-cut, sequenced approach supports self-learners, groups, and educators who desire to teach the basics of teaching and learning in soprano ukulele in their classroom or private studio teaching and learning.

12 hymns arranged for voice and soprano ukulele; sheet music includes the vocal line and chord symbols for fretted instruments, especially written for ease in playing and singing with soprano ukulele. This packet is for use with the texts Teaching and Learning in Soprano Ukulele: Hymns and Sacred Songs editions. Experienced players can use the packet as sheet music to add to their library. Hymns include: "At the Feet of Jesus;" "Face to Face;" "Peace Like a River;" "This Is My Father's World "and more.

24 pages of instructional text with embedded diagrams, pictures, chord and fingering charts, 126 songs notated as music - the vocal line plus chords, Classroom and Community edition, also good for private instruction, family fun and personal music making. This is THE text for educators who want to know how to teach soprano ukulele and/or how to play the instrument themselves. Guderian's learning sequence described and depicted here was used to teach 2,000 pre-service classroom teachers, music teachers and numerous community members. Contact lois@loveeg.com for information on licensing this product for schools, private teaching and community groups. Songs include folk songs, seasonal, holiday, children's songs and song games, and a few of Guderian's originals. Optional: 20 instructional videos for the text are available. Contact Lois@loveeg.com.

More Description “Teaching and learning in Soprano Ukulele: Songs We Love to Sing” edition is a music instruction book that provides learners with a sequenced approach to teaching and learning in soprano ukulele. Individuals learn how to play chords and how to accompany themselves and others playing the soprano ukulele. The instruction is thus a chord approach, for the purpose of harmonizing song melodies for singers and personal music making. The songs in this book are for both beginners and experienced players and grouped by level of difficulty: from the songs that are most accessible for the beginning player, to those that require the most advanced levels of proficiency for beginners. The keys chosen for the songs support the sequential learning for beginning ukulele players and ease in singing. The songs are written in a middle vocal range to accommodate almost all singers – including children and youth. The teaching and learning materials are sequenced in gradual progression of increasing difficulty so throughout the experience, learners are making music and continue to acquire new levels of proficiency.

Included: Fingering and chord charts, diagrams, pictures, and a learning sequence embedded throughout the 24 pages of instructional text to facilitate the teaching and learning process. Optional: 20 instructional videos for the text are available. Approximately 126 songs

The thorough, clear-cut, sequenced approach supports self-learners, groups, and educators who desire to include the teaching of ukulele in their classroom or private studio teaching and learning.

20 Standard Christmas songs, both sacred and secular, arranged for guitar players and singers. The packet is a companion to the sacred and secular texts for both beginning and experienced guitar players, "Hymns and Sacred Songs in Good Keys for Guitarists and Singers." It is also a "stand alone" resource for guitar players. The songs are written in accessible keys for guitarists in their first years of study and in a mid-singing range thus making the vocal parts also accessible for group, social singing.

Description (Student and Self-Learners Edition published by LoVeeG Publishing, LLC)

"Playing the Soprano Recorder for School, Community and the Private Studio, 2nd classroom edition" is a sequentially organized , comprehensive, interrelated approach to teaching and learning in music education that provides learners and self-learners with a firm foundation in all areas of musicianship needed in instrumental and vocal music under Western music practices. Learning how to read, play and sing music is seamlessly interwoven with learning in music theory and music improvisation. In the Lesson assessments named "Creative Corner," students are provided with ongoing opportunities for exploring and applying the creative implications of the content they are learning. These experience support the development of creative thinking in music and music composition. A favorite text for young and old alike.

Purchasers of the text receive also a link to the piano accompaniments for the 77 pieces included in the text. This makes possible a satisfying ensemble and practice experience for students even in their own home. Audio instruction files are available for teaching and learning the content of Lessons 1-12.

Schools, home schools, and organizations can contact lois@loveeg to license this product for teaching and learning in schools, and to license the audio instruction for the first 12 Lessons in the text. This resource is especially valuable for educators if students miss class due to illness or if an online version is desirable for a music class.

Educators Edition See also Playing the Soprano Recorder for School, Community and the Private Studio, Complete 2nd Edition for educators that includes the notated piano accompaniment scores for all 77 pieces and numerous teaching and learning resources for educators. This edition is published by co publishers Rowman and Littlefield Group and the National Association for Music Education. See below for information and a direct link.

Playing the Soprano Recorder for School, Community and the Private Studio, 2nd edition Secular, complete educators’ edition with piano accompaniments, sections for educators and music educators, and a link to the practice-performance accompaniment tracks of all 77 pieces. Author-composer: Lois Veenhoven Guderian, PhD. Co-publishers: Rowman and Littlefield Group-NAfME ISBN - 978-1-4758-3870-1 https://rowman.com/Action/Search/_/Playing%20the%20Soprano%20Recorder%20for%20School,%20Community%20and%20the%20Private%20Studio

Playing the Soprano Recorder for Church, School, Community and the Private Studio, Teachers 1st Edition Hard copy. The original, sacred complete edition with piano accompaniments and Teaching Tips section, Glossary of terms, Practice-Performance CD of all 76 piano accompaniments, Fingering Chart, and Table of Contents that provides a useful snapshot view of the learning content and recorder pieces of each lesson. Playing the Soprano Recorder for Church, School, Community and the Private Studio, is a sequentially-organized interrelated approach to teaching and learning in music education. All musicianship areas of study are addressed and interrelated. Each lesson includes an embedded assessment in the form of an assignment that provides the learner with an opportunity to create music while demonstrating their understanding of lesson content.

The Sacred Music Companion to "Playing the Soprano Recorder for School, Community and the Private Studio" A Comprehensive, Interrelated and Interconnected Approach to Teaching and Learning in Soprano Recorder Use this book along with "Playing the Soprano Recorder for School, Community and the Private Studio for a comprehensive teaching and learning resource in soprano recorder and comprehensive musicianship. In this comprehensive, yet easy to follow, sequentially-ordered course of study, all areas of musicianship are interconnected and addressed seamlessly. Students love the creative thinking exercises and excursions into composing and playing their own pieces. Areas of musicianship included: Music reading Learning how to play recorder Singing Ensemble playing (piano accompaniments for all pieces) Music theory Music composition and creative thinking in music Sequentially ordered to facilitate learning Terms section

See the back cover of Playing the Soprano Recorder for School Community and the Private Studio for educator's praise of Lois V. Guderian's very organized and musically rich approach to music making in home, school, church, community, and the private studio.

Textbook for elementary school educators in grades 4-K through 6. Content specific chapters address developmentally appropriate teaching and learning in singing, movement, playing classroom instruments, listening to music with children, developing children's creative thinking in music and how to design integrated and interdisciplinary lesson plans and activities for children. Numerous songs and pictures, comprehensive "how to instruction" in support of the chapters make this book a "go to" resources for elementary educators. Also available, instructional videos and examples of chapter-content teaching and learning in classrooms. Licensing available for higher education education preparation programs and additional organizations.