ME! (feat. Brendon Urie of Panic! At The Disco): Ukulele

This ukulele arrangement captures the infectious energy of a major pop hit while staying manageable on a four-string instrument. The novelty of hearing this collaboration in miniature (featuring Panic! At The Disco's Brendon Urie) gives students repertoire that feels current and fun to perform, which matters when building ensemble engagement.

Bright, playful, and instantly recognizable. The ukulele's natural warmth suits the song's conversational tone, while the Brendon Urie feature adds an unexpected collaborative energy that makes the arrangement feel special rather than straightforward.

Ukulele students ranging from early intermediate to advancing players will find this seven-page arrangement accessible without being trivial. Teachers building pop repertoire in ensemble settings will appreciate having a contemporary hit that engages young musicians without requiring extensive instrumental technique.

• Lock the rhythmic precision early. The pop production hinges on tight articulation, so deliberate work on consistent note length and release will tighten the whole group's sound.
• Balance the melody line against any harmonic accompaniment. Ukulele tuning makes it easy to blur chords and melody together; intentional voice separation keeps the arrangement clear.
• Lean into the infectious quality of the hook. This song works because it sticks in listeners' ears, so shape the phrase that makes the title memorable with slight dynamic emphasis and clean phrasing.

Consider pairing this with other recent pop hits to build a contemporary music set in a spring or end of year concert. The novelty of the arrangement and the appeal of the original recording make it a strong closer or opener that connects with audiences beyond traditional music students.

• Rhythmic precision in syncopated pop idioms
• Maintaining harmonic clarity on ukulele across all registers
• Ensemble balance between lead and supporting voices
• Interpretation of modern songwriting and phrasing conventions