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Gloria: Ukulele TAB

12 Great Songs -- Just a Few Chords

Item: 00-PS-0011826

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Easy Rock Ukulele is designed for your total enjoyment. Each featured song is inherently simple, with just a few chords. All the tunes are arranged for ukulele from the actual guitar parts, simplified just enough to keep them fun and musically satisfying. Titles: As Tears Go By (The Rolling Stones) * Big Yellow Taxi (Joni Mitchell) * Casey Jones (Grateful Dead) * Gimme Some Lovin' (The Spencer Davis Group) * Gloria (Them) * Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) (Green Day) * A Horse with No Name (America) * Margaritaville (Jimmy Buffett) * Moondance (Van Morrison) * Peaceful Easy Feeling (Eagles) * Take It Easy (Eagles) * Take Me Home, Country Roads (John Denver).

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Series: Just for Fun
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 56
SKU: 00-PS-0011826

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About the Composer: Van Morrison

Van Morrison is a Northern Irish singer-songwriter whose career spans more than five decades. His gift for crafting melodic, soulful rock songs with poetic lyrics made him one of the most influential artists of the late 20th century. "Gloria," written in 1964, became a rock standard and has been recorded by countless artists across genres, cementing Morrison's place as a foundational figure in rock music.

Why we love this

This collection pairs iconic rock songs with ukulele arrangements that genuinely work. The TAB notation is clear and accessible, and each arrangement respects the original groove while staying playable for developing musicians. Your students will recognize these songs immediately, which makes practice feel less like work and more like playing real music.

What to expect

Immediate accessibility paired with genuine musicality. These arrangements strip songs down to their essence without sacrificing the warmth and personality that made them memorable in the first place. Playing through this book feels like discovering that great songs don't need to be complicated to be worth playing.

Who it's for

Ukulele students ready to move beyond beginner exercise books and into real repertoire. This collection works for middle school and high school players, as well as adult learners seeking songs they actually want to play.

How to get the most out of it

  • Keep the rhythm pocket tight even on simple chord changes. These songs groove because of timing, not complexity.
  • Listen closely to the original recordings to capture the song's character. The TAB gives you the notes; the recording gives you the soul.
  • Sustain whole notes fully and let strums breathe. Rushing through the easy parts robs the arrangement of its impact.

How to use it

Use this collection for recital preparation, ensemble performances, or casual playing days when you want your students engaged and confident. The 56-page format lets you rotate through songs over several weeks, building repertoire without overwhelming the learning curve.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading ukulele TAB and translating it to fingering on the fretboard
  • Recognizing and playing common rock chord progressions
  • Developing rhythmic consistency in strumming patterns
  • Building musicality by referencing original recordings

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