Money, Money, Money: Ukulele

This track gives ukulele students a song they actually want to play. The synth-pop energy translates surprisingly well to the instrument, and the straightforward harmonic movement lets players focus on rhythmic precision and clean chord transitions without getting tangled in complex voicings. Programming this late in a concert gives ensembles a moment of pure fun that audiences recognize instantly.

Effervescent and propulsive. The song captures that infectious ABBA quality: instantly memorable, rhythmically propulsive, and genuinely enjoyable rather than cheesy. Playing it feels celebratory, like the music itself is inviting everyone in the room to smile.

Intermediate ukulele students and young ensembles ready for pop repertoire that doesn't condescend to them. It works equally well as a solo vehicle for a confident player or as part of a larger ensemble arrangement.

• Nail the rhythmic pocket by locking your strumming pattern early. The groove matters more than virtuosity here, so spend rehearsal time on consistency rather than embellishment.
• Balance the melody against supporting voices if you're arranging this for multiple players. ABBA's original layers vocals and instruments carefully; your arrangement should preserve that clarity.
• Lean into the brightness of the ukulele's natural tone. This song thrives on clarity and sparkle, not warmth or depth.

Place this in a concert's closing moments as a palate cleanser after more serious works, or open a pop-focused section with it. The three pages go quickly enough to work as a standalone piece or as part of a themed medley of 1970s chart hits.

• Rhythmic precision in pop idioms
• Consistent strumming patterns over chord changes
• Clear articulation on rapid melodic passages
• Chord transitions at moderate tempos