UCL2 - WEEK 8
"Blue Christmas"
Welcome to week 8. This week you will be working on a fantastic Christmas song that combines chords with both a picking pattern and a strumming pattern with the melody for the solo part using tab. This is just an introduction to the finger picking pattern so for performance you can
BLUE CHRISTMAS was originally recorded by Elvis back in the 1950's. You can download the full UCL band arrangement from our BANDCAMP page. All proceeds will go towards our fundraising efforts this festive season for Claire House.
Here's the link: https://ukuleleclub.bandcamp.com/track/blue-christmas
Here's the link: https://ukuleleclub.bandcamp.com/track/blue-christmas
PDF DOWNLOADS
Picking Pattern
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This picking pattern works great with this song. The pattern itself contains 8 notes per bar and change with the chords. Look out for the stops on the G7 chords. Whilst most of the open position chords work well, , try switching to 2nd position F major and barred D7 as follows for a more professional sound:
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Have a listen to the audio track below just playing the open notes at 70BPM. Practice at this speed and make sure you can play along with all 8 bars before atempting to add in chords or speed up.
TAB DEMO @ 70BPM
The demo below contains the solo tab at 70BPM. Have a go and make sure you can move around the fretboard hitting the correct notes before speeding up, as shown in class and in the video below.
Here is the solo played at 100 BPM:
VIDEO TUTORIALS
The video tutorials will appear here within 24 hours of your class taking place so check back in soon.
BLUE CHRISTMAS - CHORDS
BLUE CHRISTMAS SOLO
The audio track below consists of the chords, vocals and solo part.
MP3 DOWNLOAD
Click on the MP3 button below to download the basic track containing click track, strumming part, picking part and vocals to practice along too at home or have a listen on the audio player below.
UCL FESTIVE 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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