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Just: Ukulele TAB

Radiohead

Item: 00-PS-0013293

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Weird but true: This book contains all of Radiohead's best songs with the core guitar parts arranged for ukulele. This is a must-have for all fans of the band and the ukulele. Uke 'an play Radiohead! Titles: 15 Step * Anyone Can Play Guitar * Black Star * Bodysnatchers * Creep * Fake Plastic Trees * High and Dry * Just * Karma Police * Knives Out * My Iron Lung * No Surprises * Nude * Street Spirit (Fade Out) * There There * Weird Fishes/Arpeggi.

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Series: Uke 'An Play
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 64
SKU: 00-PS-0013293

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About the Composer: Thomas Yorke

Thomas Yorke is the lead vocalist and primary songwriter of Radiohead, the British rock band that emerged from Oxford in the early 1990s. His work spans two decades of studio albums and explores themes of anxiety, alienation, and technological unease through complex arrangements, unconventional song structures, and innovative production techniques. Yorke's compositions have influenced a generation of musicians and listeners, making his catalog ideal for students exploring modern rock composition and alternative approaches to songwriting.

Why we love this

These arrangements capture the distinctive character of Radiohead's songwriting while making it accessible on an instrument that students genuinely want to play. The collection spans the band's most recognizable hits alongside deeper cuts, giving ukulele players a chance to engage with thoughtfully crafted alternative rock that rewards close listening and precise technique.

What to expect

The music carries Radiohead's characteristic blend of accessible melodies and intricate harmonic architecture, translated into the warm, contained voice of the ukulele. These songs feel both intimate and intricate, demanding focus while remaining genuinely playable on a four-string instrument.

Who it's for

Ukulele players who want repertoire beyond traditional Hawaiian music and beginner-friendly pop covers will find this collection compelling. These arrangements work for intermediate to advanced players who can handle complex chord progressions and are motivated by contemporary alternative rock.

How to get the most out of it

  • Pay attention to the original recordings while learning these arrangements. Hearing the song's vocal melody and harmonic movement will help you understand where the guitar parts sit in the overall texture.
  • Work through the chord voicings slowly. Radiohead's arrangements often use unexpected chord shapes and transitions; locking these in before playing at tempo makes everything else easier.
  • Experiment with pick attack and dynamics to create the subtle timbral shifts that define songs like Fake Plastic Trees and Nude. These arrangements rely on your interpretation to convey emotional depth.

How to use it

Feature this book in student recitals where you want to showcase ukulele's range beyond traditional repertoire. Use it as a bridge for rock and pop fans entering the ukulele studio or ensemble, or program selections during casual performances and coffee house events that celebrate contemporary music.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading chord symbols and TAB notation simultaneously
  • Fingerpicking patterns and rhythmic precision in rock contexts
  • Chord voicing transitions across unconventional harmonic progressions
  • Interpreting dynamic shaping and tone color in arrangements
  • Connecting arrangement to original recordings for stylistic understanding

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