Category: Clawhammer
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Simple Gifts — Clawhammer Tablature
“Simple Gifts” is a Shaker hymn written in 1848 by Elder Joseph Brackett. The song emphasizes the values of simplicity, humility, and gratitude, which were central to Shaker beliefs. The lyrics encourage people to embrace a simple and honest life, free from material distractions, as a way to find true contentment and spiritual fulfillment. The…
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When the Saints Go Marching In — Beginner Clawhammer Tablature
An easy clawhammer ukulele arrangement of When the Saints Go Marching In featuring measure by measure tablature. Just the standard “bum ditty” (no drop thumb) and no slurred notes (hammer-ons, etc.). This is a good starting place if you’re wanting to learn to play melodies on clawhammer ukulele.
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Railroad Bill — Clawhammer Tablature
Learn how to play the classic folk song Railroad Bill on clawhammer ukulele. Includes chords, lyrics, and tablature for the break played between verses. The slow demonstration with tablature begins at 2:15 on the video. If you need help with the clawhammer technique, watch my Clawhammer Tutorial, which covers all of the fundamentals. “Railroad Bill” is a…
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Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World — Clawhammer
How to play Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World with clawhammer ukulele style strumming. Includes chords and lyrics. I did this in the style of Iz but kept the lyrics more closely to the original songs. If you need help with the clawhammer style be sure to watch my Clawhammer Tutorial. Bruddah Iz’s version of…
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Will the Circle Be Unbroken — Clawhammer Tablature
I played this song clawhammer style in the key of F and included a simplified tablature demonstration at the end of the video. I’m including a printout of that tablature below. If you need help learning clawhammer, check out my Clawhammer Tutorial. “Will the Circle Be Unbroken” is a classic gospel song with deep roots…
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Cat’s in the Cradle — Clawhammer
Clawhammer Ukulele strumming (standard bum-ditty with drop thumb accompaniment) along with chords and lyrics. If you need help with the clawhammer technique, please watch my Clawhammer Tutorial. “Cat’s in the Cradle” by Harry Chapin is a folk-rock song that tells the poignant story of a father and son whose relationship is marked by missed opportunities…
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Me and Bobby McGee — Clawhammer
My recording of Me and Bobby McGee contains straight clawhammer accompaniment. It’s simple and in 4/4 time, so you can pick it or strum it in any way you like. “Me and Bobby McGee” by Kris Kristofferson is a classic country-rock song about love, freedom, and loss. The song tells the story of two drifters,…
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My Dog Has Fleas — Clawhammer Tablature
This is an original song I wrote back in 2001. I kept hearing references to ukulele tuning sounding like “My Dog Has Fleas,” but I couldn’t find anything that actually sounded like that, so I decided to write it myself. The first four notes of the melody are G-C-E-A, just like standard ukulele tuning. I’m…
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Dueling Banjos for Ukulele — Clawhammer Tablature
This was the very first video I ever posted to YouTube on January 1, 2007! At that time, I called it “Ukey Duel Dandy” because copyrighted songs were not allowed on YouTube, and I was afraid it would be kicked off of YouTube if I called it Dueling Banjos. I had recently joined YouTube, and…
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Go Rest High on That Mountain — Clawhammer Tablature
Clawhammer Ukulele arrangement of the Vince Gill gospel song, “Go Rest High on That Mountain.”
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