WEEK 7
DON'T WORRy / WHAT'S UP
This week we will revisit a song from level 1, only this time we will make it sound epic with some melody picking, reggae strumming, alternative chords and rock strumming!
Have a listen to the parts you will be playing along with the vocals only:
Have a listen to the parts you will be playing along with the vocals only:
THE CHORDS
This entire arrangement consists of a simple, strophic 8 bar pattern with 2 bars of C, 2 bars of Dm, 2 bars of F and 2 bars of C to finish.
We will be mixing open chords and alternative chord positions to give the mash up some variation. I'm sure you will be familiar with the open chord positions, but here are the alternative chords that you can use:
We will be mixing open chords and alternative chord positions to give the mash up some variation. I'm sure you will be familiar with the open chord positions, but here are the alternative chords that you can use:
THE RIFF
This riff is made up of the notes of a pentatonic scale in the key of C or Am.
The riff will only work on LOW G stringed ukuleles but the baritones will be joining in here so if you don't have a low G string, you can keep rhythm and sing the riff part.
The riff will only work on LOW G stringed ukuleles but the baritones will be joining in here so if you don't have a low G string, you can keep rhythm and sing the riff part.
VIDEO TUTORIALS:
REGGAE STRUMMING WITH ALTERNATIVE CHORDS
ROCK STRUMMING
THE RIFF
MP3 AUDIO
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