Monday, November 30, 2015
Sunday, November 29, 2015
Friday, November 27, 2015
Christmas Tabs and Chords
If you’re looking for something festive to learn here’s a complete rundown of everything Christmassy on the site.
Christmas eBooks
I’ve written 3 collections of easy Christmas tabs: How to Play Christmas Ukulele, Christmas Ukulele 2 and Christmas Ukulele 3.
You can pick up all three for the price of 2 by buying the whole Christmas Trilogy at once.
Chords
12 Days of Christmas
A Christmas Duel – The Hives and Cyndi Lauper
All I Want for Christmas Is You – Mariah Carey
Chiron Beta Prime – Jonathan Coulton
Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) – Darlene Love
Christmas for Cowboys – John Denver/Ballard C Boyd
Christmas in July – Jonathan Coulton and John Roderick
Cold Outside – Julia Nunes & Wade Johnson
Fairytale of New York – The Pogues
Fuck Christmas – Eric Idle
Give the Jew Girl Toys – Sarah Silverman
It’s Cliched to be Cynical At Christmas – Half Man Half Biscuit
iPod X-mas – Hello Saferide
Let It Snow
Lumberjack Christmas/Christmases Past – Sufjan Stevens
Merry Christmas (I Don’t Want To Fight) – The Ramones
Merry Xmas Everybody – Slade
No Christmas – Zee Avi
Present Face – Garfunkel and Oates
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree
Run, Run Rudolph – Chuck Berry
Santa Baby
Santa Will Find You – Mindy Smith/Tripping Lily
Silver Bells – She & Him
Somewhere Only We Know – Keane/Lily Allen
Space Christmas – Allo Darlin
The Christmas Song – Weezer
The Christmas Song Song – Rocky and Balls
White Christmas
Winter Wonderland
Year End Letter – Garfunkel and Oates
You’re a Mean One Mr Grinch
Tabs
Away in a Manger
Carol of the Bells
Christmastime Is Here (from Charlie Brown)
German Christmas Carols
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (Instrumental)
Jingle Bell Rock
Jingle Bells
Little Drummer Boy
Mele Kalikimaka
Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence
O Christmas Tree (Single Note Version)
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Silent Night (Harmonics Version)
Silent Night (Single Note Version)
Sleigh Ride – U900 / The Ventures
Various – Wilfried Welti’s Musikalisches Naschwerk für Solo Ukulele
We Three Kings
White Christmas
Thursday, November 26, 2015
Happy Thanksgiving: Learn ‘Alice’s Restaurant’ on Ukulele
Fifty years ago this Thanksgiving, in 1965, Arlo Guthrie drove to the Berkshires to have dinner with friends…and the rest is music history. Check out the above ukulele cover of “Alice’s Restaurant Massacree,” arranged by Phil Hendricks, who provides a video lesson on how to play it.
Read more about the classic Thanksgiving song in this interview with Guthrie from our sister publication Acoustic Guitar.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
The Ukulele Holiday Gift Guide!
With the holidays just around the corner, our staff has been busy getting ready for the season by scouring the internet for fun themed videos and images to share, writing up holiday articles, and adding new inventory to the store. Though we love all of our products (you can see our Staff Picks section for more ideas, too) we’re particularly loving these next items for gift giving season. So, take a peek and be inspired! Because, you know what they say…’tis the season.
Just look at that adorable ornament and try to say “no”! With its rich color and snazzy sparkles, this little ukulele is sure to bring cheer wherever it is hung. We love how detailed this uke is, from that lovely hibiscus to the sparkling frets, and we bet you will love it, too. Add it to the ornament collection for your tree, hang it from your rearview mirror, or even class up the joint by hanging it in your cubicle (like some of us over here…)!
Our creative team recently designed and made one of these awesome DIY ukes and had a blast! We totally think this kit makes a great gift and even recommend working together with a loved one. Watch our time-lapse video of our process for some inspiration.
We love getting nice and comfy in our Ukulele shirt and totally recommend you do the same. And, as a holiday season special, we are discounting our classic white tee 25% off! It makes the perfect gift for a loved one or a snuggly addition to your lounge wear, so make sure to nab one while the gettin’ is good.
Ever since these delightful cubes arrived in our offices, we haven’t been able to get enough of how adorable they are. Handcrafted items are so precious and the beauty of the wood and printing on these blocks is particularly pleasing. We recommend giving the blocks a toss to see what cubes land where and try playing what appears! It’s a fun exercise that could lead to some awesome songwriting. Or, get a set to encourage a younger uker to start playing more.
Now you can deck out your phone with a cute and classic hand drawn Ukulele print! This print shows off drawings submitted by Ukulele community members like you. Show your love of this delightful little instrument and decorate your phone!
Whatever strikes your fancy this holiday season, make sure to still take a peek at the other items in our store. We’ve got some fun goodies just waiting to be wrapped up and sent off to someone special.
Saturday, November 21, 2015
Thursday, November 19, 2015
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Riding the Wave: Maui’s Kanekoa Takes the Uke on a Strange Trip [VIDEO]
by Jon Woodhouse
Playing what it describes as “ukulele-powered Hawaiian reggae fusion rock from Maui,” the band known as Kanekoa is riding a wave of renewed interest in the instrument most closely associated with the Aloha State. Though Kanekoa has been at it for nearly 20 years, the band continues to surprise and delight unsuspecting audiences. Wherever the guys play, it seems, people are mesmerized. They’ve never heard anything like Kanekoa before.
Currently performing as a trio, the group features Kaulana Kanekoa on rhythm ukulele and lead vocals, Travis Rice on the cajon percussion box, and Vince Esquire on lead uke and background vocals. Esquire, in particular, has been performing since his early teens, a virtuoso taking the ukulele into new territory—just like local legend (and occasional collaborator) Jake Shimabukuro.
“At first I thought it was just the novelty of the ukuleles,” says Kaulana about Kanekoa’s appeal. “People loved us on the mainland. I would meet musicians, and they’d say, ‘It’s astounding what you’re doing on the ukuleles.’ People see Vinnie and ask, ‘Is he the only one in the world playing like that?’ And I say, ‘There are a couple of guys.’”
The band’s innovative approach has not gone unnoticed among notable musicians. “Kanekoa takes the ukulele and uke-related music to another place,” marvels bassist James “Hutch” Hutchinson, from Bonnie Raitt’s band. “Vince has a much different and funkier pocket than any other uke player I’ve heard or have played with.”
Kanekoa has also caught the ear of Fleetwood Mac drummer Mick Fleetwood, who frequently books them at his popular restaurant, Fleetwood’s on Front Street in the west Maui city of Lahaina. “The band is amazing, and Vince is amazing,” says Fleetwood, who also plays uke and travels with one when he’s on tour. “I saw him playing electric guitar years ago on Maui, and it was pretty stunning. He’s now uniquely applying all his influences, stepping out of the traditional ukulele approach. He’s great.”
Hawaiian Style
Formed as a trio on Maui in 1997, Kanekoa eventually expanded to a five- and six-piece band. At one time, the group was billed as the only band in the world fronted by two electric ukulele players. In the last couple of years, Kanekoa has scaled back to an acoustic trio, occasionally adding bassist Don Lopez to the mix.
When the guys are flying high, it’s easy to imagine Kanekoa as a Grateful Dead-inspired jam band with eclectic roots and a sound that embraces flavors of reggae, blues, funk, and island music. Esquire’s fluid, liquid runs on the ukulele sometimes recall Jerry Garcia’s tonal lyricism. Some fans have even wondered if he channels Garcia.
“He was never one of my influences; I never listened to the Dead until recently,” Esquire says. “I think Jerry and I had some of the same influences, as far as jazz and blues players and listening to the same people, like Miles Davis and Coltrane and Wes Montgomery.”
Esquire was born in Oakland, California, but moved to Maui when he was four years old. Exposed to music at an early age by his father, he picked up the uke at seven and by 15 was blazing on guitar. “I started on ukulele and I transmitted that to the guitar, and it evolved, and then I went back to the ukulele,” Esquire says. “People frowned on me doing new things with the ukulele, and I got kicked out of a couple of groups because I was trying to evolve with the instrument. Kanekoa gave me the outlet to do whatever I wanted.”
Kaulana and Rice first hooked up with Esquire just after he turned 13. “When we met Vince, he was going out of the box, all over the place,” Kaulana recalls.
“They told me you can play whatever you want,” says Esquire. “I had been playing guitar and listening to Stevie Ray Vaughan, and I wondered if I could do the same thing on ukulele.”
Born in Maui, Kaulana moved to Reno, Nevada, as an eight year old. He first learned the violin, then switched to trumpet. Inspired by the beauty of Hawaiian slack-key music, he eventually turned to guitar. “I loved ki ho`alu,” Kaulana says, using the Hawaiian phrase for the slack-key style. “My dad was a great slack-key player. It wasn’t until I moved back to Hawaii that I started playing the uke all the time. To me, it’s yoga—a release. My grandfather called it ‘Hawaiian drugs,’ because it’s so relaxing.”
Absorbing a diverse range of influences, from Gabby Pahinui and Peter Moon (of Sunday Manoa fame) to Led Zeppelin and Bob Marley, Kaulana began composing his own songs. “Then I got together with these two guys, and it grew from there.” Percussionist Travis Rice has known Kaulana since high school and was inspired by the Grateful Dead’s improvisational approach. “We started going to Dead shows,” Rice recalls. “I had never heard a band that would purposely lose time and play with that.” Rice gravitated from a drum kit to the cajon a couple of years ago. “The cajon is perfect for what we’re doing,” he says. “With the cajon and the acoustic thing, now we can play anywhere. Even when we’re shredding and the tempo is straight-up punk rock, it’s palatable because it’s ukes and the cajon.”
A Uke Jam Band
Slowly, Kanekoa built a following for their progressive music. “When we started, we knew we were going to do something different with the ukes,” says Kaulana. “We were taking it out of the traditional format, to make our own style of folk jazz, kind of like the jam-band scene is doing now. As we were getting to learn music together, bigger opportunities started happening—like getting into a movie.”
That movie was the 2007 hit comedy The Heartbreak Kid, starring Ben Stiller. “We were at the Mint in LA, doing really long sets and things like an epic, 14-minute ukulele rock song ‘Nahiku,’” Rice explains. “The director of Dumb and Dumber, Peter Farrelly, walked up to us after the set and said, ‘That’s the best live show I’ve seen in ten years; I’m putting you in a movie.’” And so he did.
A thrilled five-piece version of Kanekoa was flown to San Francisco for the filming. Kanekoa appeared as the wedding band, playing their original song “Way Down.” It’s not their only movie work: Their version of “Over the Rainbow,” a song popularized on uke by the late Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, was included in the amiable film Marilyn Hotchkiss’ Ballroom Dancing and Charm School. While Kanekoa’s rendition was a hit on iTunes and gave the band increased exposure, the guys were not entirely happy about it.
“It wasn’t really our idea, it was more our management,” Esquire explains. Kaulana adds, “I kind of felt it was taking away from Israel’s version, which was so beautiful. That song opened up the uke to the world. Now, we won’t do it live.”
Central to the Kanekoa sound are the Mele ukuleles favored by both Kaulana (six-string) and Esquire (four-string). “Ever since we started, we have had a relationship with Mele Ukulele,” Esquire says of the Maui-based instrument maker. “They’ve been big supporters since the beginning. We both agree there’s a specific pickup their instruments use that has a sound nothing else compares with.”
“When we first started buying ukes from [Mele’s] Mike [Rock], he was able to drop preamps inside of his ukes, and do it with such finesse that it never took away from the tonal quality of the instruments,” adds Kaulana. “The preamps were giving us power, and we could plug into any amp, and that’s how we could play loud uke songs.”
Over the years, Kanekoa has released a number of studio and live recordings, including the band’s most recent studio work, Hawaiiana Americana, and a live album recorded in June that captures them opening for New Orleans voodoo blues musician Papa Mali. A previous live project, recorded at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center in 2014, includes an astonishing cover of Pink Floyd’s “Another Brick in the Wall,” featuring Jake Shimabukuro and Esquire on dueling ukuleles.
“Jake was so excited at what was happening, because Vince was just killing it, going so fast,” Kaulana remembers. “He was loving it.” Shimabukuro and Esquire have played together a number of times, and there’s even been talk of a future collaboration.
Esquire has also collaborated with Gregg Allman, performing with the Allman Brothers at a 2007 Beacon Theatre show in New York. That led to an appearance on Allman’s 2011 solo album, Low Country Blues.
Looking to the future, Kanekoa hopes to continue exposing its inventive ukulele-based music to a wider audience. “We were just in North Dakota, and these teens were coming up and asking if they could sample our music,” says Kaulana. “They wanted to mix it with their music. It was great.”
“As we’ve been honing our style, we’ve been watching how the popularity of the uke has grown. We’re so excited about the uke being more legitimized now, and it makes it easier for us.”
Monday, November 16, 2015
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Thursday, November 12, 2015
Penguin Cafe Orchestra – Paul’s Dance (Tab)
Penguin Cafe Orchestra – Paul’s Dance (Solo Tab)
This lovely PCO tune is a duet between ukulele and cuatro. But it also stands up very well as a solo ukulele piece.
If you do have a spare cuatro player laying around the tab is exactly the same. They take advantage of the fact the uke and cuatro are tuned to the same notes (in this case D-tuning: ADF#B) but the A- and B-strings on the cuatro are an octave below those on the uke. That means the same tab played on both creates two different melodies that fit together perfectly. It’s a neat trick.
For my version I was too lazy to move to D-tuning so I just stayed in C-tuning and put a capo on the second fret to get the same result.
I love this live version of Paul’s Dance so I worked from that one. There are a few differences between this and the album version. The most obvious is that the live version uses more changes in pace and dynamics.
A less obvious one is a slight change in bar 8 of the tab. The recorded version goes like this:
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Monday, November 9, 2015
Auld Lang Syne Ukulele - 21 Songs in 6 Days: Learn Ukulele the Easy Way
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Here's a video to help you learn to sing and strum this classic special occasion song. We also have a video on how to fingerpick the melody of this song and how to read ukulele tabs at https://youtu.be/0ge6_KU1scQ.
"Auld Lang Syne" is a Scots poem written by Robert Burns in 1788 and set to the tune of a traditional folk song. Well known worldwide, especially in the English-speaking world, Auld Lang Syne is traditionally used to bid farewell to the old year at the stroke of midnight on December 31st. It is also sung as a farewell or ending at funerals, graduations and other occasions. For example, the International Boy Scouts use it to close some of their meetings.
The song's Scots title may be translated into standard English as "old long since", or more idiomatically, "long long ago",[4] "days gone by" or "old times". "For auld lang syne" could be loosely translated as "for (the sake of) old times".
The phrase "Auld Lang Syne" is also used in similar poems written in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. And author Matthew Fitt uses the phrase "In the days of auld lang syne" as the equivalent of "Once upon a time..." in his modern retelling of fairy tales in the Scots language.
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Danny Boy ukulele - 21 Songs in 6 Days: Learn Ukulele the Easy Way
Danny Boy is a ballad written by English lawyer and pet Frederic Weatherly in Bath, 1910. It is usually song to the Irish tune called Londonderry Air. His sister-in-law Margaret sent him a copy of Londonderry Air in 1913; he then changed the lyrics of Danny boy to fit Londonderry Air. Weatherly gave the song to singer Elsie Griffin who helped make it one of the most popular songs of the early 1900’s. There are various theories as to the true meaning of "Danny Boy". Some have interpreted the song to be a message from a parent to a son going off to war or leaving as part of the Irish diaspora. The 1918 version of the sheet music included alternative lyrics ("Eily Dear"), with the instructions that "when sung by a man, the words in italic should be used; the song then becomes "Eily Dear", so that "Danny Boy" is only to be sung by a lady". In spite of this, it is unclear whether this was Weatherly's intent.
"Danny Boy" is considered to be an unofficial signature song by Irish Americans and Irish Canadians. The song is popular for funerals. In 1928, Weatherly himself suggested that the second verse would provide a fitting requiem for the actress Ellen Terry. A big band version of the song is used as the theme for The Danny Thomas Show (a.k.a. Make Room for Daddy).
"Danny Boy" was used to represent Northern Ireland at the start of the London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony, sung by a choir of children on the Giant's Causeway. On November 25, 2014, the Vancouver Canucks used the song in honor of the recently deceased Pat Quinn, who played and worked in many executive capacities for the team.
"Danny Boy" has a wide range and is great for showing off a fine singing voice.
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Danny Boy ukulele - 21 Songs in 6 Days: Learn Ukulele the Easy Way
Danny Boy is a ballad written by English lawyer and pet Frederic Weatherly in Bath, 1910. It is usually song to the Irish tune called Londonderry Air. His sister-in-law Margaret sent him a copy of Londonderry Air in 1913; he then changed the lyrics of Danny boy to fit Londonderry Air.
Weatherly gave the song to singer Elsie Griffin who helped make it one of the most popular songs of the early 1900’s.
There are various theories as to the true meaning of "Danny Boy". Some have interpreted the song to be a message from a parent to a son going off to war or leaving as part of the Irish diaspora.
The 1918 version of the sheet music included alternative lyrics ("Eily Dear"), with the instructions that "when sung by a man, the words in italic should be used; the song then becomes "Eily Dear", so that "Danny Boy" is only to be sung by a lady". In spite of this, it is unclear whether this was Weatherly's intent.
"Danny Boy" is considered to be an unofficial signature song by Irish Americans and Irish Canadians. The song is popular for funerals. In 1928, Weatherly himself suggested that the second verse would provide a fitting requiem for the actress Ellen Terry. A big band version of the song is used as the theme for The Danny Thomas Show (a.k.a. Make Room for Daddy).
"Danny Boy" was used to represent Northern Ireland at the start of the London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony, sung by a choir of children on the Giant's Causeway. On November 25, 2014, the Vancouver Canucks used the song in honor of the recently deceased Pat Quinn, who played and worked in many executive capacities for the team.
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For He's a Jolly Good Fellow Ukulele - 21 Songs in 6 Days: Learn Ukulel...
For He's a Jolly Good Fellow Ukulele - 21 Songs in 6 Days: Learn Ukulele the Easy Way - YouTube
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"For He's a Jolly Good Fellow" or "For She's a Jolly Good Fellow" (depending on gender) is sung to congratulate someone. It’s often sung after an event such as a promotion, birthday, wedding, a wedding anniversary, birth of a child, or the winning of a championship sporting event. According to the Guinness World Records, "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow" is the second-most popular song in the English language, following "Happy Birthday to You" (see our video https://youtu.be/0nQYxVwZ5AY) and followed by "Auld Lang Syne”(see our video https://youtu.be/-YnoIy5pgVA )
The melody originates from the French song "Marlbrough s'en va-t-en guerre" ("Marlborough Has Left for the War"). The traditional children's song “The Bear Went Over the Mountain” is sung to the same tune. It dates at least from the 18th century and was probably composed in 1709 the night after the Battle of Malplaquet. It was popularized by Marie Antoinette after she heard one of her maids singing it, and became so well known in France that Beethoven actually used the melody to represent the French defeat in his 1813 composition "Wellington's Victory" Opus 91.
The melody crossed the English Channel and became widely popular in the United Kingdom. By the mid-19th century it was being sung at all-male social gatherings with the words "For he's a jolly good fellow". By 1862, it had crossed the Pacific Ocean and was familiar in America.
The British and American versions of the lyrics differ. "And so say all of us" is typically British, while "which nobody can deny" is regarded as the American version. However, the song has been included in a number of English literary works using the American lyric "which nobody can deny”, including Charles Dickens in “Household Words”, Hugh Stowell Brown in “Lectures to the Men of Liverpool” and James Joyce in “Finnegans Wake”. In addition, the 1935 American film “Ruggles of Red Gap”, set in rural Washington state, ends with repeated choruses of “For He’s Jolly Good Fellow”, with the two variations sung alternately. This may have been chosen by the writer or director because while the crowd singing it is almost completely American, the person they are singing it about is British.
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To spice up your strumming, try our playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5meDCz5zO-DD1mcV8_t_tuga9MzOJA46
Want to learn to play the theme music from our intro? Check out https://youtu.be/YznUjC8pnUQ.
Danny Boy is a ballad written by English lawyer and pet Frederic Weatherly in Bath, 1910. It is usually song to the Irish tune called Londonderry Air. His sister-in-law Margaret sent him a copy of Londonderry Air in 1913; he then changed the lyrics of Danny boy to fit Londonderry Air.
Weatherly gave the song to singer Elsie Griffin who helped make it one of the most popular songs of the early 1900’s.
There are various theories as to the true meaning of "Danny Boy". Some have interpreted the song to be a message from a parent to a son going off to war or leaving as part of the Irish diaspora.
The 1918 version of the sheet music included alternative lyrics ("Eily Dear"), with the instructions that "when sung by a man, the words in italic should be used; the song then becomes "Eily Dear", so that "Danny Boy" is only to be sung by a lady". In spite of this, it is unclear whether this was Weatherly's intent.
"Danny Boy" is considered to be an unofficial signature song by Irish Americans and Irish Canadians.
The song is popular for funerals. In 1928, Weatherly himself suggested that the second verse would provide a fitting requiem for the actress Ellen Terry.
A big band version of the song is used as the theme for The Danny Thomas Show (a.k.a. Make Room for Daddy).
"Danny Boy" was used to represent Northern Ireland at the start of the London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony, sung by a choir of children on the Giant's Causeway.
On November 25, 2014, the Vancouver Canucks used the song in honor of the recently deceased Pat Quinn, who played and worked in many executive capacities for the team.
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To learn lots more ukulele chords, try our playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5meDCz5zO-B8UjXstv_2WurNRGJyyWz8.
To spice up your strumming, try our playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5meDCz5zO-DD1mcV8_t_tuga9MzOJA46
Want to learn to play the theme music from our intro? Check out https://youtu.be/YznUjC8pnUQ.
Danny Boy is a ballad written by English lawyer and pet Frederic Weatherly in Bath, 1910. It is usually song to the Irish tune called Londonderry Air. His sister-in-law Margaret sent him a copy of Londonderry Air in 1913; he then changed the lyrics of Danny boy to fit Londonderry Air.
Weatherly gave the song to singer Elsie Griffin who helped make it one of the most popular songs of the early 1900’s.
There are various theories as to the true meaning of "Danny Boy". Some have interpreted the song to be a message from a parent to a son going off to war or leaving as part of the Irish diaspora.
The 1918 version of the sheet music included alternative lyrics ("Eily Dear"), with the instructions that "when sung by a man, the words in italic should be used; the song then becomes "Eily Dear", so that "Danny Boy" is only to be sung by a lady". In spite of this, it is unclear whether this was Weatherly's intent.
"Danny Boy" is considered to be an unofficial signature song by Irish Americans and Irish Canadians.
The song is popular for funerals. In 1928, Weatherly himself suggested that the second verse would provide a fitting requiem for the actress Ellen Terry.
A big band version of the song is used as the theme for The Danny Thomas Show (a.k.a. Make Room for Daddy).
"Danny Boy" was used to represent Northern Ireland at the start of the London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony, sung by a choir of children on the Giant's Causeway.
On November 25, 2014, the Vancouver Canucks used the song in honor of the recently deceased Pat Quinn, who played and worked in many executive capacities for the team.
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For He's a Jolly Good Fellow Ukulele - 21 Songs in 6 Days: Learn Ukulel...
For He's a Jolly Good Fellow Ukulele - 21 Songs in 6 Days: Learn Ukulele the Easy Way - YouTube
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"For He's a Jolly Good Fellow" or "For She's a Jolly Good Fellow" (depending on gender) is sung to congratulate someone. It’s often sung after an event such as a promotion, birthday, wedding, a wedding anniversary, birth of a child, or the winning of a championship sporting event. According to the Guinness World Records, "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow" is the second-most popular song in the English language, following "Happy Birthday to You" (see our video https://youtu.be/0nQYxVwZ5AY) and followed by "Auld Lang Syne”(see our video https://youtu.be/-YnoIy5pgVA )
The melody originates from the French song "Marlbrough s'en va-t-en guerre" ("Marlborough Has Left for the War"). The traditional children's song “The Bear Went Over the Mountain” is sung to the same tune. It dates at least from the 18th century and was probably composed in 1709 the night after the Battle of Malplaquet. It was popularized by Marie Antoinette after she heard one of her maids singing it, and became so well known in France that Beethoven actually used the melody to represent the French defeat in his 1813 composition "Wellington's Victory" Opus 91.
The melody crossed the English Channel and became widely popular in the United Kingdom. By the mid-19th century it was being sung at all-male social gatherings with the words "For he's a jolly good fellow". By 1862, it had crossed the Pacific Ocean and was familiar in America.
The British and American versions of the lyrics differ. "And so say all of us" is typically British, while "which nobody can deny" is regarded as the American version. However, the song has been included in a number of English literary works using the American lyric "which nobody can deny”, including Charles Dickens in “Household Words”, Hugh Stowell Brown in “Lectures to the Men of Liverpool” and James Joyce in “Finnegans Wake”. In addition, the 1935 American film “Ruggles of Red Gap”, set in rural Washington state, ends with repeated choruses of “For He’s Jolly Good Fellow”, with the two variations sung alternately. This may have been chosen by the writer or director because while the crowd singing it is almost completely American, the person they are singing it about is British.
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"For He's a Jolly Good Fellow" or "For She's a Jolly Good Fellow" (depending on gender) is sung to congratulate someone. It’s often sung after an event such as a promotion, birthday, wedding, a wedding anniversary, birth of a child, or the winning of a championship sporting event. According to the Guinness World Records, "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow" is the second-most popular song in the English language, following "Happy Birthday to You" (see our video https://youtu.be/0nQYxVwZ5AY) and followed by "Auld Lang Syne”(see our video https://youtu.be/-YnoIy5pgVA )
The melody originates from the French song "Marlbrough s'en va-t-en guerre" ("Marlborough Has Left for the War"). The traditional children's song “The Bear Went Over the Mountain” is sung to the same tune. It dates at least from the 18th century and was probably composed in 1709 the night after the Battle of Malplaquet. It was popularized by Marie Antoinette after she heard one of her maids singing it, and became so well known in France that Beethoven actually used the melody to represent the French defeat in his 1813 composition "Wellington's Victory" Opus 91.
The melody crossed the English Channel and became widely popular in the United Kingdom. By the mid-19th century it was being sung at all-male social gatherings with the words "For he's a jolly good fellow". By 1862, it had crossed the Pacific Ocean and was familiar in America.
The British and American versions of the lyrics differ. "And so say all of us" is typically British, while "which nobody can deny" is regarded as the American version. However, the song has been included in a number of English literary works using the American lyric "which nobody can deny”, including Charles Dickens in “Household Words”, Hugh Stowell Brown in “Lectures to the Men of Liverpool” and James Joyce in “Finnegans Wake”. In addition, the 1935 American film “Ruggles of Red Gap”, set in rural Washington state, ends with repeated choruses of “For He’s Jolly Good Fellow”, with the two variations sung alternately. This may have been chosen by the writer or director because while the crowd singing it is almost completely American, the person they are singing it about is British.
http://ukulele.io/Buy21Songs Learn to play ukulele the easy way with "21 Songs in 6 Days". And visit our website for more great ukulele lessons and tabs http://ukulele.io/free-stuff-offer
To learn lots more ukulele chords, try our playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5meDCz5zO-B8UjXstv_2WurNRGJyyWz8.
To spice up your strumming, try our playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5meDCz5zO-DD1mcV8_t_tuga9MzOJA46
Want to learn to play the theme music from our intro? Check out https://youtu.be/YznUjC8pnUQ.
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