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Alfred's Easy Ukulele Songs: Movie Hits: Easy Hits Ukulele Book

50 Songs and Themes

By various artists and composers

Item: 00-45156

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For beginning musicians, Alfred's Easy series is the fast track to developing a repertoire of well-known and fun-to-play songs, while more experienced players will find an excellent resource of favorite songs. The Easy Hits Ukulele format provides melody, chords, and lyrics for easy "strum and sing" performance---plus suggested strum patterns and TAB for any integral "hook" parts. This Movie Hits edition features popular songs and themes from the most timeless of films, such as "Over the Rainbow" from The Wizard of Oz, "Let It Go" from Frozen, "Ghostbusters" from the original 1984 movie, "I See Fire" from The Hobbit series, "Gonna Fly Now" from Rocky, and many more! Titles: Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) (Arthur) * Because You Loved Me (Up Close and Personal) * Better Love (The Legend of Tarzan) * Can You Read My Mind? (Love Theme) (Superman) * Evergreen (Love Theme) (A Star Is Born, 1976) * Everything Is Awesome (Awesome Remixxx!!!) (The Lego Movie) * Falling Slowly (Once) * Footloose (Footloose) * For Your Eyes Only (For Your Eyes Only) * Ghostbusters (Ghostbusters, 1984) * Glory of Love (The Karate Kid Part II) * Goldfinger (Goldfinger) * Gonna Fly Now (Rocky) * The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (Main Title) (The Good, the Bad and the Ugly) * The Great Escape March (The Great Escape) * The Greatest Love of All (The Greatest) * High Noon (Do Not Forsake Me, Oh My Darlin') (High Noon) * (Everything I Do) I Do It for You (Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves) * I Don't Want to Miss a Thing (Armageddon) * I Love to See You Smile (Parenthood) * I See Fire (The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug) * Theme from Ice Castles (Through the Eyes of Love) (Ice Castles) * If I Only Had a Brain (The Wizard of Oz) * In Dreams (The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring) * Into the West (The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King) * It Might Be You (Tootsie) * James Bond Theme (Dr. No) * Let It Go (Frozen) * The Magnificent Seven (The Magnificent Seven) * Mamma Mia (Mamma Mia!) * Midnight Cowboy (Midnight Cowboy) * Never on Sunday (Never on Sunday) * Theme from New York, New York (New York, New York) * Nobody Does It Better (The Spy Who Loved Me) * The Notebook (Main Title) (The Notebook) * Over the Rainbow (The Wizard of Oz) * Theme from Peyton Place (Peyton Place) * The Pink Panther (The Pink Panther) * The Prayer (Quest for Camelot) * Singin' in the Rain (Singin' in the Rain) * Somewhere, My Love (Lara's Theme) (Doctor Zhivago) * The Sound of Silence (The Graduate) * The Summer Knows (Summer of '42) * Talk to the Animals (Doctor Doolittle, 1967) * We Belong Together (Toy Story 3) * What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life? (The Happy Ending) * What's New Pussycat? (Tom Jones!) * The Windmills of Your Mind (The Thomas Crown Affair) * You've Got a Friend in Me (Toy Story) * Theme from Zorba the Greek (Zorba the Greek).

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Series: Alfred's Easy
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 128
ISBN10: 1-4706-3288-8
ISBN13: 978-1-4706-3288-5
UPC: 038081516356
SKU: 00-45156

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Why we love this

This collection pairs instantly recognizable film music with a format that actually works for beginners. Rather than abstract exercises, students get immediate gratification playing songs they already love, which builds motivation faster than generic repertoire. The inclusion of strum patterns and TAB for iconic hooks means even a brand-new player can capture the signature sound of each tune within weeks.

What to expect

Playing these arrangements feels like stepping into beloved films. Whether you're fingering a gentle chord progression under "Over the Rainbow" or nailing the rhythmic energy of "Footloose," the music carries the emotional weight of cinema while staying within the technical reach of early-stage players. Each song unlocks a moment from a story you already know.

Who it's for

Beginning ukulele students who thrive when learning songs that matter to them, plus experienced players building a collection of accessible repertoire for informal performance or casual repertoire expansion. Teachers using ukulele in group lessons will find material that motivates students through genuine musical connection rather than pedagogical abstraction.

How to get the most out of it

  • Study the suggested strum patterns before diving in; they're written to match the character of each song rather than overcomplicate it.
  • Use the TAB for hook parts as a learning tool first, then aim to internalize those melodic moments so you can focus on singing and strumming together.
  • Slow down full-tempo recordings of films or soundtrack versions while you practice, so your muscle memory locks onto the actual groove of each piece.
  • Sing through the entire lyric line while holding each chord shape; this builds the coordination between voice, fretting hand, and strumming hand that feels natural in performance.

How to use it

Assign songs from this book as performance pieces for informal concerts, where students can share pieces they've chosen and grown attached to. Use film themes as bridges between ensemble rehearsals and solo practice, since students often find motivation in material with cultural resonance. Consider pairing multiple arrangements from this collection for a "Movie Night" themed recital that invites both players and audiences into familiar musical worlds.

Skills your students will build

  • Chord changes in simple keys with steady rhythm
  • Coordinating lyrics and melody with strumming patterns
  • Reading melody TAB for signature hooks and riffs
  • Building repertoire through songs that extend beyond beginner method books
  • Phrasing and vocal control while managing instrumental technique

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