Below is the lesson for “Hard Times Come Again No More” by Stephen Foster.

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An enduring classic from the 19th century, we’ve arranged this heartfelt tune as a duet for high and low G ukulele. Written by Stephen Foster in 1854, this song gained popularity during the American Civil War as a way for folks to express and cope with suffering.

One thing I love about this arrangement is how the melody switches between the two instruments. Sometimes the high G ukulele carries the melody while the low G plays the accompaniment, and then it flips, with the low G taking over the melody while the high G supports with harmony.

No matter which ukulele part you choose to learn, you’ll get experience with both playing styles: lead and rhythm.