ORBA x UKULELE

Orbalele is a free resource that helps teachers blend technology and tradition in fun and creative ways. Let’s go!

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Orbalele starts with simple harmonization and call-and-response activities.

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Next, we explore simple arrangements that include parts for ukulele and Orba.

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For the final project, students create a song on Orba, then learn it on their ukes!

First…

In these introductory exercises, students play a scale on ukulele and harmonize it with the Orba. Simple and sweet.

Harmonized Major Scale
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Harmonized Scale (Challenge Level)
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Then…

With the basics under their belts, students explore simple arrangements that include written parts for ukulele and Orba.

Frère Jacques (Trad.)
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We Merry Minstrels (H. Purcell)
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Safari (J. Hill)
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The Call-and-Response Song (J. Hill)
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Finally…

For the final project, students create a song on Orba, learn it on their ukes, then create an arrangement that combines both versions!

Final Project (Orba Only)
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Final Project (Ukuleles Only)
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Final Project (Orbas and Ukulele Combined)
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