2nd and 4th Mondays from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
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Where: Set your mapping app for 23 N. Main St., Cohasset. The sign out front says “Unitarian Universalist Parish House / Carriage House Nursery School.” Plenty of street parking around Cohasset Common. Evenings and Sundays you can park in the big lot behind Town Hall, right across the Common. Parking map (PDF).
Who should come: People who play ʻukulele, from beginners to Jake Shimabukuro (seriously, we’d love to have Jake stop by). People who play ʻukulele-friendly instruments like guitar, bass, light percussion (e.g. cajone), etc. People who just want to sing or listen.
How it works: When your turn comes, you can lead a song, request someone else lead a song of your choice, or pass. We have binders of song sheets with ʻukulele chord diagrams for each song. (If you use a tablet, we have a Google Drive folder with the songsheets.) We also have copies of the Rise Up Singing songbook. If you want to lead a song that’s not in our binder or in Rise Up Singing, please bring printed song sheets to share.
What it’s like: It’s a relaxed supportive group of people playing at all different levels. We’re here to make music together and have fun.
It’s in the spirit of a kanikapila, or a Hawaiʻian jam session. Jeff Peterson, a ʻukulele player who grew up on Maui, describes kanikapila like this:
“Each session is a great way to learn new things and follow those willing to share.... Help new members of a group if you are more experienced.... If you don’t know the song, just listen and see what you can learn before playing.... Listen carefully to those around you and learn to complement the songs played.... Less is more and good rhythm is essential.... Have Fun! Kanikapila is all about sharing and enjoying music together.”
COVID precautions: You’re always welcome to wear a mask at any session to help protect yourself. We’re singing indoors, so please follow CDC Respiratory Virus Guidelines and stay home whenever you’re ill.
What: Two free ʻukulele workshops led by Anne Ku in Cohasset, Mass., U.S.A.
Who: Anne is a well-known Boston-area ʻukulele teacher and workshop leader who says, “I’ll teach you the 20% you need, to play 80% of what you want to play.”
Where: Location: 23 N. Main St., Cohasset, Mass. See above for parking information.
2 p.m.: Fun with ʻUkulele, for all levels, but if you’re new to ʻukulele this will be especially useful.
3 p.m.: Common Chord Progressions, what you need to learn to play your favorite songs.
More information and a flyer coming soon.
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Funded by the Gleason Fund of First Parish in Cohasset.
