UCL1 - WEEK 5
"FOLSOM PRISON BLUES"​

PDF DOWNLOAD - FOLSOM PRISON BLUES

This week you will explore the song, "FOLSOM PRISON BLUES", originally written by Johnny Cash in 1953 while stationed in Germany serving in the Air Force. Cash was inspired to pen the song after seeing the Hollywood drama film “Inside the Walls of Folsom Prison.” It was first recorded in 1955 for his debut studio album Johnny Cash with His Hot and Blue Guitar! Even though the song has the word 'Blues' in the title, the style of the song is actually a combination of Folk and Country music, with a train track like rhythm that became one of Cash's signature styles of playing guitar. 

WARM UP EXERCISES

AUDO PLAY ALONG TRACKS

FOLSOM PRISON BLUES: Chords only @ 140BPM - 180BPM
There are 5 round of the 24 bar pattern starting off at 140BPM and finishing at full speed at 180BPM. 
FOLSOM PRISON BLUES:  Chords & Vox 
Download the full track to help with offline practice. 

FOLSOM INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO

​🎉 Congratulations – You’ve Made It Halfway! 🎶 Well done for making it through the first half of your ukulele term—you’ve come so far already! Now it’s time for a well-earned break… but also the perfect chance to sharpen your skills at home.
Half-Term Practice Guide: With just a little focused practice, you’ll return feeling more confident and sounding better than ever!
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