Dandelion: Ukulele TAB

These 19 arrangements capture the swagger and melodic ingenuity of The Rolling Stones' greatest songs while remaining genuinely playable on ukulele. The TAB notation makes the classic guitar riffs accessible to students who might otherwise struggle with staff notation, and the collection spans enough stylistic territory (from slow blues to explosive rockers) to keep rehearsals dynamic and engaging.

Raw, bluesy, and fun. These songs swagger with the Stones' signature confidence, whether they're built on driving rhythms, sultry blues grooves, or jangly riffs that shimmer across the ukulele's brighter tone. The collection captures decades of one rock band's fearless approach to writing songs that refuse to fade.

Ukulele students ready to move beyond beginner material and eager to play recognizable rock repertoire. This collection works for solo players preparing recital material as well as for informal group settings where multiple ukulele players want to tackle authentic arrangement.

• Study the original recordings before working through the TAB. Hearing the intended groove and feel will help you understand where to place emphasis and dynamics that aren't always obvious on the page.
• Pay attention to the rhythm notation alongside the TAB. Many of these songs rely on syncopation and specific strum patterns that define the Stones' sound; nailing the feel matters more than rushing through the notes.
• Work through the simpler arrangements first (like 'Dandelion' or 'Ruby Tuesday') to build confidence with the collection before tackling the heavier grooves like 'Jumpin' Jack Flash' or 'Paint It, Black'.
• Don't shy away from using a pick for these arrangements. Several of the riffs are punchier and cut through better with a pick attack, which honors the original guitar parts.

Curate a mini-concert featuring three or four contrasting selections from this book alongside other ukulele repertoire to show students the range of what the instrument can do. Alternatively, use it as enrichment material for intermediate students who practice alone but want contemporary, culturally relevant songs to motivate daily playing.

• Reading TAB notation fluently alongside rhythmic notation
• Recognizing and playing blues-based progressions on fretted instruments
• Interpreting guitar idioms on ukulele (riff adaptation, muting techniques, pick articulation)
• Developing consistency and groove awareness in rock and pop contexts
• Building repertoire of recognizable songs that strengthen motivation and ear training