UCL PLAY - WEEK 8
"HAPPY XMAS - WAR IS OVER"
This week you will explore, HAPPY XMAS - WAR IS OVER, written by John Lennon & Yoko Ono. We will be adding in an intro section, to help pitch those vocals.
Have a listen to the full track and then check out the chords structure which uses many suspended chords and other chords to really lift the tune.
PDF DOWNLOADS
Have a listen to the audio track below to hear what the chords should sound like for each section:
VIDEOS FOR UKE SONG Parts
Video tutorials will appear within 24 hours of the class session taking place.
INTRO & VERSES 1, 3, & 5
INTRO & VERSES 1, 3, & 5
BRIDGES
OUTRO
VIDEO FOR BARITONE PART
THE WHOLE SONG
UCL CELEBRATIOn UPDATE & RSVP
The grand finale and end of term performances will take place at SEFTON PARK CRICKET CLUB on Wednesday, 11th December 2024 from 7.30pm and will include live performances from all groups & a special guest band, plus fundraising games and a raffle which could see you winning a fantastic new ukulele plus a ukulele bundle as well as some other amazing prizes.
This means you will get an extra rehearsal session on Wednesday 4th December. More information will be available very soon along with the event page via facebook the newsletter with a poster which you are welcome to share.
EVENT TICKETS: Free entry for current UCL Members who will be performing. If you would like to invite friends and family, tickets are £8 per person and will be available to book online, via this website very soon.
RAFFLE DONATION REQUESTS: This Christmas we will be raising funds for both Claire House and Kind Charities. We aim to raise as many funds as possible so if you can help by providing any raffle prizes (Drinks, chocolates, gift sets, uke stuff, meal/event vouchers and hand made crafts all very welcome) or know of a small businesses or companies that can help out, we would be very grateful. The more the merrier!
Please RSVP below if you will be attending and how many guests you may be bringing just so we have an idea for numbers etc to let the venue know. Thanks in advance!!! :)
This means you will get an extra rehearsal session on Wednesday 4th December. More information will be available very soon along with the event page via facebook the newsletter with a poster which you are welcome to share.
EVENT TICKETS: Free entry for current UCL Members who will be performing. If you would like to invite friends and family, tickets are £8 per person and will be available to book online, via this website very soon.
RAFFLE DONATION REQUESTS: This Christmas we will be raising funds for both Claire House and Kind Charities. We aim to raise as many funds as possible so if you can help by providing any raffle prizes (Drinks, chocolates, gift sets, uke stuff, meal/event vouchers and hand made crafts all very welcome) or know of a small businesses or companies that can help out, we would be very grateful. The more the merrier!
Please RSVP below if you will be attending and how many guests you may be bringing just so we have an idea for numbers etc to let the venue know. Thanks in advance!!! :)
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