Category: Pop
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House of the Rising Sun — Travis Picking
I took a slightly different approach to House of the Rising Sun than usually played by uke players. I chose the key of Dm (instead of the commonly heard Am) and played “Travis Picking” style with alternating thumbs in 4/4 time. If you need help with Travis Picking, check out the first three examples in…
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Halfway to Heaven — Strum-Along with Travis Picking
The Cliff Edwards (Ukulele Ike) hit from 1928, recorded here in the key of C so the chords are pretty easy to play. I mixed up some strumming and fingerpicking along the way. You can strum or pick according to what sounds good to you. “Halfway to Heaven” by Cliff Edwards is a lively jazz-age…
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Deep Purple — Fingerstyle Tablature
This is actually a Strum-Along with a fingerpicking break between verses. You could do the whole thing just strumming or fingerpick the whole thing, but I thought it sounded best to strum and then add the fingerpicking by itself in the middle without any singing. I did a tablature of how I did the fingerpicking…
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Vincent (Starry Starry Night)– Clawhammer
I love the way this song sounds when played clawhammer style—it’s one of my personal favorites to play and sing! My version uses only six easy ukulele chords. Watch my four-video Clawhammer Tutorial if you need help with the clawhammer style. “Vincent” by Don McLean is a tribute to the Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh.…
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It’s Now or Never — Strum-Along
“It’s Now or Never” is a romantic ballad recorded by Elvis Presley in 1960. Inspired by the Italian song ‘O Sole Mio, the lyrics convey a passionate plea for love, emphasizing urgency and the fleeting nature of time. The song features a sweeping melody and operatic influences, showcasing Presley’s rich vocal range. It became one…
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Unchained Melody — Fingerstyle
“Unchained Melody” is a romantic ballad originally written in 1955 by Alex North (music) and Hy Zaret (lyrics). It was composed as the theme for the little-known prison film Unchained (hence the title). Over the years, the song has been recorded by numerous artists, but the most famous version was released by The Righteous Brothers…
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Travelin’ Man — Strum-Along
“Travelin’ Man” is a 1961 song by Ricky Nelson, written by Jerry Fuller. The song became one of Nelson’s biggest hits, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. It features a smooth, rockabilly-influenced melody and lyrics that tell the story of a globe-trotting man who has romantic encounters with women in different countries, from…
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Are You Lonesome Tonight — Strumming and Fingerstyle
Are You Lonesome Tonight was written in 1926 and has been recorded by many artists over the years, but it’s most closely associated with Elvis Presley, who made it a #1 hit back in 1960. Some recordings (including Elvis’) feature a spoken bridge also included in the original 1927 sheet music. For this chords &…
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The End of the World — Fingerstyle
“The End of the World” became a massive hit for Skeeter Davis in 1963. To date, it’s the only song to ever reach the Top 10 on four different Billboard charts (#2 on the Billboard Hot 100, #2 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart, #1 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart, and #4 on Billboard’s Hot…
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Lonesome Town — Fingerstyle
Fingerstyle followed by Strum-Along (2 examples)Key of C4/4 Time One of Ricky Nelson’s big hits, from 1958. I included two versions in this video, fingerstyle followed by a strumming example. Ricky Nelson (1940–1985) was an American singer, songwriter, and actor, widely recognized as one of the first teen idols of the rock and roll era.…
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