UCL2 - WEEK 8
"TAKE ME OUT"
This week you will explore your final song of the season, Franz Ferdinands, "TAKE ME OUT, released in 2004 as the second single from their debut album, Franz Ferdinand which became the band’s biggest hit, propelling them to international fame.
The song starts fast-paced, but then suddenly slows down after the intro, creating a striking contrast. This unexpected tempo change makes the song feel like two different tracks merged into one.
The song starts fast-paced, but then suddenly slows down after the intro, creating a striking contrast. This unexpected tempo change makes the song feel like two different tracks merged into one.
PDF DOWNLOADS
There are no chord diagrams on the song sheet so download for both left and right hand players.
Have a listen to the audio track for the part at full speed along with the original track ranging from 142 - 102 BPM:
Strumming Patterns
Nice and easy start with sing strums. You ony need to strum once on bar 1 and 3 for the intro:
INTRO.
INTRO.
PART 1
More single strums here, but look out for the split bar containing the G & D notes. This is played 4 times.
More single strums here, but look out for the split bar containing the G & D notes. This is played 4 times.
PART 2
This section is played twice round and just appears once in the song. You simply need to pick out the open strings of G (2 beats), A (2 beats) and E (4 beats) and repeat.
This section is played twice round and just appears once in the song. You simply need to pick out the open strings of G (2 beats), A (2 beats) and E (4 beats) and repeat.
PART 3
More single strums for each bar. This is where the tempo changes and the song begins to slow down at the end for the marching style rhythm.
More single strums for each bar. This is where the tempo changes and the song begins to slow down at the end for the marching style rhythm.
PART 4
This section plays down strums on each beat on Em only for 4 bars.
This section plays down strums on each beat on Em only for 4 bars.
PART 5 - 8
The next 4 sections play the same chord structure as below with 4 down strums per bar. The Advanced players will play the riff twice over this part to begin, then the verse will come in with the same sequence, followed by another single riff and the next verse.
The next 4 sections play the same chord structure as below with 4 down strums per bar. The Advanced players will play the riff twice over this part to begin, then the verse will come in with the same sequence, followed by another single riff and the next verse.
PART 9
This section is simply 2 bars of Em with 4 down strums per bar:
This section is simply 2 bars of Em with 4 down strums per bar:
PART 10
This section is where the chord progression changes with 4 down strums per bar and is repeated 4 times:
This section is where the chord progression changes with 4 down strums per bar and is repeated 4 times:
VIDEO TUTORIALS
Video tutorials will be uploaded within 24 hours of your class taking place.
There are 3 sections to this song that repeat. Each section is repeated twice per section throughout the song.
There are 3 sections to this song that repeat. Each section is repeated twice per section throughout the song.
INTRO & PART 1
PART 2 + 3
PART 4 + 5-8
PART 9 & 10
PART 11 - 16 (Outro)
FULL SONG
Try using just your song sheet here so you get used to the parts without having to depend on your structure sheets.
Try using just your song sheet here so you get used to the parts without having to depend on your structure sheets.
MP3 DOWNLOAD
Click on the button below to download the full arrangement of Take Me Out with all parts, L2.2, L3 & Baritone.
IMPORTANT INFO RE WEEK 9 REHEARSAL SESSION:
Next week’s session will be a full rehearsal in preparation for our upcoming festival performances – so please come ready to run through the full set - which includes all songs you have worked on this term!
🕡 For the Wednesday group - you will be starting as usual at 7:40pm, and finishing a little later than usual – around 9:00pm. You are also welcome to attend the Thursday session for an extra rehearsal.
🕡 For the Thursday group - you will be starting as usual at 5:15pm, and finishing a little later than usual – around 6:40pm. You are welcome to attend the Wednesday session at 7.40pm too.
🌞 LIVE REHEARSAL PERFORMANCE!
We're also excited to announce that you’ll be taking part in a live rehearsal at the UCL Summer Celebration on Wednesday 2nd July, alongside the rest of the UCL Play Club Members. This will be a fun, informal chance to practice performing as a full group ahead of Summer Strum and BUFF 2025!
Thanks as always for your energy, commitment and joy – let’s make it a summer to remember! 🌻🎵
Next week’s session will be a full rehearsal in preparation for our upcoming festival performances – so please come ready to run through the full set - which includes all songs you have worked on this term!
🕡 For the Wednesday group - you will be starting as usual at 7:40pm, and finishing a little later than usual – around 9:00pm. You are also welcome to attend the Thursday session for an extra rehearsal.
🕡 For the Thursday group - you will be starting as usual at 5:15pm, and finishing a little later than usual – around 6:40pm. You are welcome to attend the Wednesday session at 7.40pm too.
🌞 LIVE REHEARSAL PERFORMANCE!
We're also excited to announce that you’ll be taking part in a live rehearsal at the UCL Summer Celebration on Wednesday 2nd July, alongside the rest of the UCL Play Club Members. This will be a fun, informal chance to practice performing as a full group ahead of Summer Strum and BUFF 2025!
Thanks as always for your energy, commitment and joy – let’s make it a summer to remember! 🌻🎵
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