Task 1. (Sing with others.) Sing the song, with a small group.

Task 2. (Sing alone.) Sing the first line in sol-fa, the second line in treble note
names.
Task 3. (Play alone): play the melody on the recorder (in G), or tuned percussion
and/or the ukulele*/guitar OR play the accompanying chords on ukulele or tuned
percussion. (*Ukulele can try the easier version in C)
Task 4: (Play with others) Perform with a group or others – some singers,
recorders, ukuleles…make a band.

Alternative assessment (by permission)

Instead of Task 3 Learn and perform the conga or bongo accompaniment part.

BONGOS

R L R L L

R R R

1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2
Bougarabou
X X X X X
 Introduction to Ukulele!

Right handers hold it out to the left; Left handers hold it out to the right.

C F G D

Red Yellow Blue

While you don’t need a pick or plectrum, they are available for 50c. Mahalo also
make thick felt ones!
Otherwise, strum D (down) with a relaxed hand. U (Up) lets the thumb ‘catch’ the
strings on the way back up.

Pattern 1: on the beat Down Down Down Down

Pattern 2: D DU D DU