China Grove: Ukulele TAB
12 Great Songs from Classic to Modern Rock
Item: 00-PS-0011870
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Description
Rock and Pop Ukulele is designed for your total enjoyment. Each song uses the original guitar parts arranged for the ukulele. The ukulele craze is sweeping the world, so come be a part of it! Titles: Beat It (Michael Jackson) * China Grove (The Doobie Brothers) * Do You Want to Know a Secret (The Beatles) * Don't Stop Believin' (Journey) * How You Remind Me (Nickelback) * Jumpin' Jack Flash (The Rolling Stones) * Layla (Unplugged version) (Eric Clapton) * Lyin' Eyes (Eagles) * Panama (Van Halen) * Running on Empty (Jackson Browne) * Stayin' Alive (Bee Gees) * Wild Night (Van Morrison).
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Additional Details
Series:
Just for Fun
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
64
SKU:
00-PS-0011870
More about this title
About the Composer: Tom Johnston
Tom Johnston co-founded The Doobie Brothers in 1970 and served as the band's primary songwriter and guitarist throughout their most commercially successful era. His songwriting voice defined the group's signature blend of rock, soul, and country influences, with "China Grove" standing among his most recognizable compositions. Johnston's ability to craft memorable melodies with sophisticated harmonic movement has made his work enduring material for arrangers and musicians across multiple instruments and skill levels.
Why we love this
This arrangement captures the swagger and groove of the original without requiring electric guitar prowess. Ukulele players get to own a genuinely cool rock song rather than relegating themselves to gentle fingerpicking, and the TAB format makes learning the part straightforward while still respecting the song's rhythmic and harmonic character.
What to expect
Funky and propulsive. The arrangement channels the original's laid-back-but-confident vibe, trading electric bite for the warm, punchy tone of a well-played ukulele. There's a party energy here; these are songs people actually know and want to hear.
Who it's for
Ukulele players who want to move beyond beginner repertoire and tackle recognizable rock material with substance. This collection appeals to players in the intermediate range who can read TAB fluently and are ready for songs with real groove and attitude.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock into the syncopated rhythm of the main riff; the pocket matters as much as note accuracy, so practice with a metronome at performance tempo to internalize the groove
- Pay attention to the strumming pattern notated in the TAB; rock arrangements depend on consistent rhythm section feel, and your right hand execution drives the song forward
- Use the original recording as a reference for dynamics and phrasing; "China Grove" has distinct energy shifts, and matching those will make your performance convincing
How to use it
Solo this for a casual performance setting, a coffeehouse gig, or a student recital where you want to showcase personality and contemporary taste. It also works well as supplementary material for ukulele club performances or as motivation for newer players watching intermediate musicians handle recognizable repertoire with confidence.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and executing TAB-notated strumming patterns with rhythmic precision
- Translating guitar-based rock arrangements to ukulele with appropriate voicing and feel
- Building groove and pocket in synchronization with a song's original energy