Little hands, big sounds! For one of their final units in Ms. Fiona Crawford’s 3rd Grade Music class, students learned how to play the ukulele, which is among the most versatile instruments for musical beginners. “It is well suited for developing melody, harmony, and rhythm skills; is able to be played while singing; and is enjoyable as a solo or ensemble instrument,” explained Ms. Crawford. “The ukulele has a gentle learning curve and much can be accomplished over just a few lessons.” Specifically, students learned how to hold the instrument, pluck strings, fret chords, and change between different strumming patterns. “By the end of the unit, they were able to play along with many pop songs using simple chord progressions,” added Ms. Crawford. Here’s to good vibes to kick off the summer!