Beginner's Ukulele - Old MacDonald - Moo Moo, Oink, Quack!

Name: Beginner's Ukulele - Old MacDonald - Moo Moo, Oink, Quack!
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Bring this children’s tune to life with 3 fun versions using fingerstyle, strumming and a developed arrangement.

Created byPaul Lennon, Amanda Jones

Last updated 9/2017

English

What you'll learn

LEARN TO PLAY: Learn three versions of ‘Old MacDonald’ so you can enjoy fun group playing and children’s musical activities.
FINGERSTYLE: Play a catchy fingerstyle version where you use simple call-and-response phrases to build coordination in a playful way.
STRUMMING: Play a cheerful chord version using C, D7 and G with a lively, consistent strum suited for group singing with children.
DEVELOPED: Play a playful solo version where you add bass notes and embellishments to make the tune more engaging.

Course content

6 sections • 25 lectures • 2h 20m total length

Introduction1:55
Introduction to playing Old MacDonald on the ukulele. This lesson gives an overview of the course.

Introduction0:47
Introduction to the 'Getting Started' section. This lesson gives an overview of the 'Getting Started' section.
The Ukulele4:55
Overview of the different parts of the ukulele. By the end of this lesson, students will know the different parts of the ukulele.
Tuning6:49
Tuning the ukulele. By the end of this lesson students will be able to tune their ukulele.
Resources8:50
Understanding the resources. By the end of this lesson students will be able to understand the resources provided with this course.

Introduction2:56
Introduction to the melody section. This lesson gives an overview of the melody section.
Open Strings5:53
Open strings on the ukulele. By the end of this lesson students will be able to play the 3 open strings needed for the melody version of Old MacDonald.
Open String Pairs8:28
Open string pairs on the ukulele. By the end of this lesson students will be able to play the 4 open string pairs needed for the melody version of Old MacDonald.
Notes4:53
Notes of Old MacDonald. By the end of this lesson students will be able to play the 5 notes needed for the melody version of Old MacDonald.
Note Pairs10:50
Note-pairs of Old MacDonald. By the end of this lesson students will be able to play the 6 note pairs needed for the melody version of Old MacDonald.
Rhythm11:13
Rhythm of Old MacDonald. By the end of this lesson students will be able to play the rhythm needed for the melody version of Old MacDonald.
Melody Version11:15
Melody version of Old MacDonald. By the end of this lesson students will be able to play the melody version of Old MacDonald.

Introduction1:46
Introduction to the Chord section. This lesson gives an overview of the Chord section.
Strumming1:35
Strumming the ukulele. By the end of this lesson students will be able to strum the ukulele as needed for the chord version of Old MacDonald.
Chords4:28
Chords of Old MacDonald. By the end of this lesson students will be able to play the 3 chords needed for the chord version of Old MacDonald.
Chord Pairs5:36
Chord-pairs of Old MacDonald. By the end of this lesson students will be able to play the 2 chord-pairs needed for the chord version of Old MacDonald.
Rhythm2:20
Rhythm of Old MacDonald. By the end of this lesson students will be able to play the rhythm needed for the chord version of Old MacDonald.
Chord Version6:27
Chord version of Old MacDonald. By the end of this lesson students will be able to play the chord version of Old MacDonald.

Introduction2:20
Introduction to the developed section. This lesson gives an overview of the developed section.
Introduction - Part 17:07
First part of the introduction. By the end of this lesson students will be able to play the first part of the introduction for the developed version of Old MacDonald.
Introduction - Part 26:41
Second part of the introduction. By the end of this lesson students will be able to play the second part of the introduction for the developed version of Old MacDonald.
First Half - Picking7:40
Picking the ukulele for Old MacDonald. By the end of the lesson students will be able to pick the ukulele as needed for the first half of the developed version of Old MacDonald.
First Half - Rhythm4:50
Rhythm of Old MacDonald. By the end of this lesson students will be able to play the rhythm needed for the first half of the developed version of Old MacDonald.
Developed Version10:05
Developed version of Old MacDonald. By the end of this lesson students will be able to play the developed version of Old MacDonald.

Requirements

A ukulele, a tuner and a readiness to learn through playful music.
No music-reading skills required.

Description

Bring a classic children’s song to life on your ukulele with this joyful beginner-friendly course. You don’t need any musical background - just a ukulele, a tuner and a willingness to have fun as you learn your first pieces.

We begin by helping you feel comfortable with the instrument: tuning accurately, understanding its basic parts and learning how to use the simple visual resources included throughout the course. Once you’re ready, we jump straight into the melody in short, easy steps.

You’ll explore three lively versions of the song. First, a playful fingerstyle melody built from catchy call-and-response patterns. Next, a cheerful chord-strumming version perfect for children’s singing or family music time. Finally, a developed arrangement that adds expressive touches such as bass notes, rhythmic decoration and small melodic variations.

As you progress, you’ll naturally learn several beginner-friendly skills: coordinating both hands in short, rhythmic patterns, moving cleanly between simple chords, shaping fun musical phrases and assembling each section into a complete, engaging performance. These skills will help you approach other light-hearted or rhythmic songs with confidence.

The course includes diagrams, TAB, chord charts, audio playalongs and optional sheet music. Everything is designed to support an enjoyable learning experience and help you bring this well-loved tune to life.

Who this course is for:

Beginners learning ukulele through fun, child-friendly songs.
Parents, teachers or new players who want energetic fingerstyle and strumming practice.

Beginner's Ukulele - Old MacDonald - Moo Moo, Oink, Quack!

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Course content

Introduction1 lecture • 2min

Getting Started4 lectures • 21min

Melody / Fingerstyle7 lectures • 55min

Chord / Strumming6 lectures • 22min

Developed6 lectures • 39min

Final Words1 lecture • 1min

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