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Nirvana – All Apologies

Undoubtedly, this is in my top five Nirvana songs. I love their aggressive early stuff, but when they strip it back, they nail it every-time.  Kurt’s coarse and strained voice over that bass line is just perfect to me. Let’s learn to play it on a ukulele. I seem to be saying this often lately, […]

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Eric Clapton – Layla

This song was written as an ode to a women Eric Clapton was in love with, Pattie Boyd. Unfortunately for him, she was married to George Harrison. Clapton secretly met with Boyd one afternoon in her flat and played the song for her off of his tape machine. Pattie said that it was “the most

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Tenacious D – Wonderboy

These guys exploded into the music scene when they wrote the greatest and best song in the world, Tribute. Their debut album was packed with not only hilarious songs, but some exquisite instrumentation too. Wonderboy being a fine example. What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of what you will be able

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Gerry Cinnamon – Lullaby

What I love about Gerry Cinnamon is his ability to mask his very sombre songs with these upbeat and lively instrumentals. It’s a heady mix that makes for some fantastic music. I was torn with what song to play on the ukulele but the intro to Lullaby was begging to be played. What Are We

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Joy Division – Disorder

A collection of songs which gave an insight into the workings of Ian Curtis’s mind. There’s not much to say about Joy Division that hasn’t been said already, I mean, Unknown Pleasures is one of those albums that everyone has heard of, everyone knows the band and everyone knows that cover! It says a million

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Pink Floyd – Time

Potentially the most famous song in a different time signature? You can’t play along to standard drum beat when playing this as its in 7/8 time.  It’s worth knowing that as you begin to learn it. We are playing the bass line and the vocal melody for the chorus. What Are We Learning To Play?

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Metallica – Enter Sandman

Is there a more iconic Metallica riff than this one? Probably because all of them are Biblical. This one however sounds great on the uke. What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of what you will be able to play by the end of this post.  Ukulele Tabs It’s fairly straight forward

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Smashing Pumpkins – Zero

It’s rare that a band like Smashing Pumpkins come along. They seem to defy the idea of genre as it’s almost impossible to pinpoint exactly what their sound is. Billy Corgan is an exceptional musician and he knows how to write a riff or two. Let’s learn to play Zero on the ukulele. What Are

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Foo Fighters – Everlong

This is truly one of my favourite songs of all time. It’s got that really lovely jangly guitar song that I just can’t get enough of. I have recently arranged the Foo Fighters Wasted Light album. I’m now thinking i ought to re-visit some of their older songs and give them a go on the

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Stone Roses – I Wanna Be Adored

It’s a bold claim to call an album perfect, but fuck it, the stone roses debut album is perfect. Every second of it is magical. Mani’s deep bass lines, John Squires fluid guitar licks and Reni’s outstanding drumming create a dense overwhelming psychedelic unforgettable musical experience. Let’s learn to play I Wanna Be Adored on

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Ben Howard – Old Pine

I got the album that Old Pine is on after a friend introduced me to Ben Howard in 2012. It couldn’t have come a moment too soon. I found myself simply sitting in a room listening–doing nothing else, but enjoying the music floating over me. To be frank, I was astonished. I haven’t had an

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Arctic Monkeys – Brianstorm

For so long i thought this song was called Brainstorm lol. I uploaded a ukulele arrangement for Favourite Worst Nightmare and about half the comments was Arctic Monkeys fans berating me for spelling it wrong. Regardless, it’s a mega song and sounds fantastic on the ukulele. What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a

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Sum 41 – In Too Deep

This song first came to my attention when it was spammed like crazy on Kerrang TV back in the day. Let’s learn to play it on the ukulele … What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of what you will be able to play by the end of this post.  Ukulele Tabs This

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Status Quo – Caroline

I have always been a huge fan of status quo, i love any kind of jangly guitar playing like that on Down Down and Whatever You Want, which had a revival in the UK thanks to a Wilkos advert ?. The song that always stuck with me though was Caroline. A guaranteed foot stomper! What

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Pink Floyd – Money

Potentially the most famous song in a different time signature? You can’t play along to standard drum beat when playing this as its in 7/8 time.  It’s worth knowing that as you begin to learn it. We are playing the bass line and the vocal melody for the chorus. What Are We Learning To Play?

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Radiohead – Paranoid Android

OK Computer is a work of art comprised of progressive music, brimming with atmosphere and depth. It comes as “No Surprise” to me that it is regularly voted as one of the greatest albums ever made. One of the standout tracks is Paranoid Android. A lovely lick that sounds great on the ukulele. What Are

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3 Doors Down – Kryptonite

One of those songs that has always been in my head but didn’t have a clue who actually recorded it until recently.  It has become a pretty iconic electric guitar lick that amateur guitar players have been learning for 20 years now. Lets learn to play it on a ukulele … What Are We Learning

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Billie Eilish – My Future

Billie Eilish is a huge fan of the ukulele can be often seen playing one. It comes as no surprise that her music sounds fantastic on our four-stringed friend. Let’s learn to play her new song My Future on the uke. These ukulele tabs are taken from my video arrangement. It’s worth listening to it

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Surfaces – Sunday Best

Sunday Best has taken the internet by storm. It currently has 1.2 million videos created using its sound on Tik Tok. Let’s learn to play this awesome song on the ukulele.  I originally heard Surfaces when one half of them got recommended to me on YouTube. Grandpops Uke by Forrest naturally stood out to me

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Jack Johnson – Belle

He’s a native of Hawaii so naturally, Jack Johnson and the ukulele was bound to be a good combination. Today we are learning to play Belle from his In Between Dreams album. This song is aimed at beginner players who are looking to advance their playing on the ukulele. We are using fingerpicking and sometimes plucking

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James Brown – Sex Machine

The godfather of soul himself. A man of many genres but when it comes to funk, he was on another level. Let’s learn to play Sex Machine on the ukulele. What makes this an interesting song to play is its intricate strumming pattern. Its one of them that takes a while to get the hang of.

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Joji – Worldstar Money

It seems to be a rare occasion on this website where I teach songs that actually feature a uke. Today is one of those days. Let’s learn to play Worldstar Money by Joji on the ukulele. With its excellent use open chords, Worldstar Money is a great song for beginners. The strumming pattern isn’t too

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Gorillaz – 19-2000

This song translates very well to the uke. It a great exercise as we are using many techniques to play it effectively. Let’s crack on a learn to play these Gorillaz ukulele tabs.  Interestingly, this was actually one of the first songs I learnt to play on the uke. Me and my band Bud Sugar

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Avicii – Wake Me Up

It has gone on to become a classic summer anthem, let’s learn to play the Avicii ukulele tabs for Wake Me Up. Something I find really cool about this song; It was co-written by one of my favourite guitarists of all time. Mike Einziger from Incubus was a frequent collaborator with the Swedish house music producer.

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Rex Orange County – Sunflower

His soulful and jazzy takes just melt into my ears like hot butter does to bread. It comes as no surprise that he is a Brit School alumni after getting familiar with his genre-spanning discography. Let’s take a look at how to play Sunflower on the ukulele. This arrangement is largely based on the video that

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Papa Roach – Last Resort

When we talk of titans in the Nu-Metal genre, Papa Roach will often get mentioned. Alongside the likes of Linkin Park, Korn and Slipknot. They carried the torch for so many angsty teenagers in the early 00s. I was one of them so it was only a matter of time before Papa Roach ukulele style

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Bud Sugar – Viral

Want to know something really interesting about this song? It’s my band. That’s right, when I’m not playing the ukulele on YouTube you can find me rocking out stage with Bud Sugar. Today we are taking a look at how to play our song Viral on the ukulele. The ukulele has been penetrating its way into

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Travis Scott – THE SCOTTS

I and many others first heard this song when it had its EPIC premiere on Fortnite.  The song slams and its only right that we give it a shot on the ukulele. For this arrangement we are recreating the opening synth lines. The video below gives you an idea of what we are going to

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Pearl Jam – Alive

Pearl Jam were some of the key players in the grunge scene of the late 80s and early 90s. I was especially drawn to Eddie Vedder’s coarse vocals. They are so penetrative.   Eddie is also a king in the ukulele community. His album Ukulele Songs was crafted entirely on the four-string instrument. He first

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Ed Sheeran – Photograph

Ed Sheeran and the ukulele is a winning combination. He uses lots of percussion and loops. So there’s a whole bunch of elements to grab onto when arranging his music. Having said that, this is one of Ed’s simpler songs. We are playing the piano motif that plays throughout the intro and the chorus. Enough

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Dababy – Rockstar

The opening chord sequence for Rockstar is usually played on guitar but it translates really nicely onto the ukulele. Theres no need for any capos or key changes on this one either. The video below is the song played at normal speed and then slowed down if you want to play along..  Not sure how

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Jack Harlow – Whats Poppin

Today we are learning to play Whats Poppin’ by Jack Harlow. This is a super fast little lick, however, once you get the hang of it. It’s going to flow like melted butter. Not sure how to read these tabs? Take my FREE 15-minute course and get up to speed, you’ll be playing these songs

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Iron Maiden – The Trooper

One of my favourite iron maiden songs growing up, I had to cover it on my ukulele! This is a song that is going to require some serious finger dexterity. Not sure how to read these tabs? Take my FREE 15-minute course and get up to speed, you’ll be playing these songs in no time.

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Powfu – Death Bed

Learn to play Death Bed by Pofwu on the ukulele. This tutorial goes a little bit more in-depth and provides a finger-style arrangement of what’s quickly becoming not just a huge TikTok song, but also a chart-topper around the world.   This tutorial is aimed at somebody who has been playing the Uke for a

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Nujabes – Feather

The master of chilled hip-hop, sadly taken away from us 8 years ago. Here’s my tribute to him and his blissful beats. This is possibly one of my favourite Nujabes instrumentals. He and J-Dilla have this magical way of taking me away from the world with their music. True creativity comes from a place deeper

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Post Malone – Ball For Me

I like many others have a real soft spot for Post Malone. His genre-splitting music is heaven to my ears. He stands out from the current crop of Hip Hop stars that have introduced a singing/rap style to their sound. You can tell he is a songwriter at heart and knows his way around a

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Muse – Plug In Baby

If you’re anything like me, as soon as you heard that mighty opening riff of Plug In Baby by Muse, you needed to learn to play it. Back when it was released I was rocking the 6 string *shudders*. So when I came to sense and dropped a couple of strings, it was only a matter

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How To Tune Your Ukulele

The first thing you need to do when learning to play is how to tune your ukulele. Proper ukulele tuning is essential if you want it to sound good and give you the confidence to continue. Here’s a step-by-step guide to tuning a ukulele for beginners.

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