This arrangement makes use of a loop pedal to recreate the instruments used on the record. Backing tracks are included for playing the melody and solo if you do not have a loop pedal.
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“Love Yourself” – Justin Bieber
“Love Yourself” is a great song for working on adding a backbeat to your playing.
“The Little Drummer Boy” – Christmas
“The Little Drummer Boy” is a Christmas classic. Our arrangement features harmonies that walk the melody up and down while keeping a steady drum-like beat throughout.
“I Have a Little Dreidel” – Hanukkah
A Hanukkah classic, this tune features two melodies set to an upbeat tempo.
“What Do You Mean?” – Justin Bieber
“What Do You Mean?” features catchy melody lines in a stripped-down 4 chord progression.
“I’m Yours” – Jason Mraz
I had a lot of fun arranging this tune! The backbeat (slaps) absolutely make the arrangement stand out.
“Here Comes the Sun” – The Beatles
“Here Comes the Sun” is a classic Beatles tune and is absolutely perfect for the ukulele! This arrangement stays true to the melody and is a great tune for fingerstyle playing.
“Don’t Stop Believin'” – Journey
“Don’t Stop Believin'” is a staple of classic rock radio. Our arrangement condenses the song slightly, while staying true to all the melodies and guitar riffs that made it a classic!
“Rude” – Magic!
“Rude” is a reggae inspired pop tune with chords strummed on beats 2 and 4. Muting between the chord hits is important for this style of music, because it gives the strums a more percussive quality.
“Santa Fe” – Ottmar Liebert
“Santa Fe” is a Spanish-influenced piece that contains 3 melodies. It is a great example for developing finger-picking and rhythm.