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Overview
Rockschool Ukulele Method Book 2 from RSL Awards is the second book in the Rockschool Ukulele Method series, building directly on the fundamental skills introduced in Book 1.
The method develops students through six progressive topics, introducing more advanced rhythm, chord playing, notation and musical concepts. By completing the book, students should have the skills and knowledge needed to prepare for the Rockschool Ukulele Debut exam.
Key Features
Progressive follow-on from Ukulele Method Book 1
Six benchmarked learning topics
Introduces more advanced chords and rhythmic patterns
Covers 8th notes and syncopation
Introduces sharps, flats and pentatonic scales
Includes songwriting and call-and-response activities
Explores different musical styles
Newly composed exercises, games and pieces
Teacher accompaniment parts for student pieces
Professionally recorded backing tracks
Structured towards Rockschool Ukulele Debut preparation
Featured Repertoire
The book concludes with pieces that allow students to apply the techniques developed throughout the lessons, including material designed around different musical styles and two Debut-level performance pieces.
The final topic also introduces students to styles such as pop, reggae and soul, helping them experience different rhythmic feels and approaches to performance.
What Students Will Develop
Students will progressively develop:
More confident chord changes
8th-note and syncopated rhythms
Strumming accuracy and rhythmic control
Understanding of sharps and flats
Pentatonic scale knowledge
Call-and-response and improvisational skills
Basic songwriting skills
Greater awareness of musical styles
Coordination between melody, chords and rhythm
Performance confidence
Technical Exercises
The six main topics cover:
8th Notes and More Chords – expanding rhythmic vocabulary and chord knowledge
Syncopation – developing rhythmic independence and control
Songwriting in C – applying chords and musical ideas creatively
Sharps and Flats – introducing additional pitches and notation
Pentatonics and Call & Response – developing scale knowledge and jamming skills
Styles of Music and Performance Pieces – applying learned techniques through different styles and performance material
Product Details
Brand: Rockschool / RSL Awards
Series: Rockschool Ukulele Method
Instrument: Ukulele
Level: Developing Beginner / Debut Preparation
Book: Book 2
Authors: Ashley Hards, Jono Harrison & Tim Bennett-Hart
Publisher: RSL Awards / Hal Leonard Europe
Content: Method lessons, exercises, games and performance pieces
Audio: Professionally recorded MP3 backing tracks
Teacher Parts: Included
Overview
Rockschool Ukulele Method Book 2 from RSL Awards is the second book in the Rockschool Ukulele Method series, building directly on the fundamental skills introduced in Book 1.
The method develops students through six progressive topics, introducing more advanced rhythm, chord playing, notation and musical concepts. By completing the book, students should have the skills and knowledge needed to prepare for the Rockschool Ukulele Debut exam.
Key Features
Progressive follow-on from Ukulele Method Book 1
Six benchmarked learning topics
Introduces more advanced chords and rhythmic patterns
Covers 8th notes and syncopation
Introduces sharps, flats and pentatonic scales
Includes songwriting and call-and-response activities
Explores different musical styles
Newly composed exercises, games and pieces
Teacher accompaniment parts for student pieces
Professionally recorded backing tracks
Structured towards Rockschool Ukulele Debut preparation
Featured Repertoire
The book concludes with pieces that allow students to apply the techniques developed throughout the lessons, including material designed around different musical styles and two Debut-level performance pieces.
The final topic also introduces students to styles such as pop, reggae and soul, helping them experience different rhythmic feels and approaches to performance.
What Students Will Develop
Students will progressively develop:
More confident chord changes
8th-note and syncopated rhythms
Strumming accuracy and rhythmic control
Understanding of sharps and flats
Pentatonic scale knowledge
Call-and-response and improvisational skills
Basic songwriting skills
Greater awareness of musical styles
Coordination between melody, chords and rhythm
Performance confidence
Technical Exercises
The six main topics cover:
8th Notes and More Chords – expanding rhythmic vocabulary and chord knowledge
Syncopation – developing rhythmic independence and control
Songwriting in C – applying chords and musical ideas creatively
Sharps and Flats – introducing additional pitches and notation
Pentatonics and Call & Response – developing scale knowledge and jamming skills
Styles of Music and Performance Pieces – applying learned techniques through different styles and performance material
Product Details
Brand: Rockschool / RSL Awards
Series: Rockschool Ukulele Method
Instrument: Ukulele
Level: Developing Beginner / Debut Preparation
Book: Book 2
Authors: Ashley Hards, Jono Harrison & Tim Bennett-Hart
Publisher: RSL Awards / Hal Leonard Europe
Content: Method lessons, exercises, games and performance pieces
Audio: Professionally recorded MP3 backing tracks
Teacher Parts: Included
