Category: Gospel
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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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Amazing Grace — Fingerstyle with Tablature
I recorded this many years ago when I was trying to figure out how to make my videos, so it’s different than most of my newer videos. Below are three different tablatures, each preceded by an explanation of what it shows. If you need help understanding the tablature, watch my video on “How to Read…
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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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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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Somebody’s Praying — Strum-Along
One of my favorite gospel country songs, written by Ricky Skaggs. My uke arrangement is in the key of F. It’s a fairly easy strum-along with 6 chords. I generally don’t do any set strumming patterns, especially with a slow song like this. Just any strumming in 4/4 time will work.
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Free and Easy — Strum-Along
This is one of my favorite Christian songs. It was written by Wendell Burton and James Sundquist in the 1970s but to me it still sounds new. The chords are easy but throughout most of the song there are 2 chord changes in each measure so it might be a little difficult to keep up…
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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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Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus — Fingerstyle
“Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” is a Christian hymn written by Helen H. Lemmel in 1922. The song’s lyrics are based on Isaiah 45:22, which calls people to look to God for salvation. The central message of the hymn encourages believers to focus on Jesus, emphasizing that when they do, worldly troubles will fade in…
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Where I’m Going — Clawhammer
This is a gospel song written by Marijohn Wilkin back in the 1960s. It fits the clawhammer style for the ukulele perfectly but you can strum it normally if you prefer. I recorded it in the key of F and the chord progression is really simple (not even a Bb chord to deal with). Watch…
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How Great Thou Art — Strum-Along
“How Great Thou Art” is a beloved Christian hymn that praises God’s majesty and power. The song originated from a Swedish poem written by Carl Gustav Boberg in 1885, which was later set to a traditional Swedish melody. It was translated into English by British missionary Stuart K. Hine in the mid-20th century. The hymn’s…
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