All Of Me (from The Daily Ukulele) (arr. Liz and Jim Beloff): Ukulele

This arrangement captures the intimacy and harmonic sophistication of 'All Of Me' in a form that remains singable and achievable for intermediate players. The single-page format respects the real constraints of classroom time, while Beloff's chord choices preserve the song's emotional pull. It's the kind of arrangement that reminds students why they picked up the ukulele in the first place.

Tender and conversational. The arrangement unfolds with a quiet vulnerability that lets the melody breathe while harmonic movement underneath creates subtle forward motion. There's space here for genuine expression, not just technical display.

Intermediate ukulele students looking for accessible arrangements of songs they actually want to play. This works equally well for individual practice or small ensemble settings, and it's ideal for students bridging the gap between method books and real repertoire.

• Shape the phrasing by breathing where the vocal melody naturally rests; the ukulele benefits from the same musical logic as the human voice.
• Pay attention to the release on longer note values; resist the urge to let them decay into silence. A clean lift preserves momentum.
• Balance your dynamic range across the song's arc. This piece works best when the opening feels intimate enough to warrant the emotional build that follows.

Slot this into a casual performance or acoustic showcase where contemporary repertoire sits comfortably alongside standards. It also serves as an excellent recital piece for students developing their interpretive skills, since the chart is transparent enough to showcase individual musicianship rather than obscuring it.

• Reading chord symbols and chord melody arrangements
• Shaping phrasing to match vocal contours
• Managing dynamics across a complete song form
• Interpreting standard chord progressions with harmonic awareness