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I Feel It Coming: Ukulele

As performed by The Weeknd feat. Daft Punk

Item: 35-DS00391258

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 4
SKU: 35-DS00391258

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About the Artist: The Weeknd feat. Daft Punk

The Weeknd emerged from Toronto's underground R&B scene to become one of the most streamed artists globally. His production-forward approach to pop and R&B, combined with moody atmospheric production, has made him a defining voice in contemporary music. Daft Punk, the French electronic duo, contributed the iconic synth and production work that became central to their collaborative output before their 2021 dissolution.

This 2015 collaboration between The Weeknd and Daft Punk exemplifies how dance music and R&B synthesis can create radio-friendly yet musically sophisticated pop. For student musicians, their work demonstrates how electronic production aesthetics translate across acoustic instruments.

Why we love this

This arrangement gives ukulele players immediate access to a song with massive cultural currency and infectious grooves. The four-page adaptation respects the original's synth-driven hypnotic quality while translating it into fingerstyle possibilities, making it rewarding for intermediate players who want material that sounds polished on a smaller stage.

What to expect

Hypnotic and forward-moving, with an electronic sheen that modern ukulele arrangements don't often capture. The piece sustains momentum through layered textures, creating a sense of controlled energy rather than explosive release.

Who it's for

Intermediate ukulele students who've moved beyond strumming basics and want to tackle contemporary pop with genuine production sophistication. This works equally well for soloists adding to a setlist or directors building engaging recital programs.

How to get the most out of it

  • Lean into rhythmic precision on the syncopated figures; the original's dance music DNA means the groove suffers if timing drifts
  • Layer dynamics carefully across measures where the arrangement might introduce thicker or sparser textures to recreate the original's production evolution
  • Shape the melodic line with breath-like phrasing even on an instrument without literal breath, creating space that mirrors Daft Punk's production choices

How to use it

Pair this with other contemporary pop or electronic-influenced arrangements to show students how acoustic instruments can honor modern production values. It also bridges nicely between traditional ukulele repertoire and what students are actually hearing in their daily listening lives.

Skills your students will build

  • Syncopated rhythmic reading across multiple measures
  • Dynamic control and texture shaping within single-voice arrangements
  • Translating electronic production aesthetics to fingerstyle technique
  • Sustaining forward momentum in hypnotic, groove-based material

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