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My Iron Lung: Ukulele TAB

Radiohead

Item: 00-PS-0013292

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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-0013292

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About the Composer: Thomas Yorke

Thomas Yorke leads Radiohead, the British rock band that redefined alternative music across three decades. His compositions balance mathematical precision with emotional weight, moving from guitar-driven rock toward electronic and experimental soundscapes. Yorke's work has shaped how music educators think about harmonic complexity, unconventional song structures, and the integration of technology in contemporary composition.

Why we love this

Radiohead's catalog offers ukulele players a genuine creative challenge beyond typical uke repertoire. These 16 songs preserve the harmonic sophistication and melodic clarity that made the originals compelling, while the ukulele's warmth brings an intimate character to arrangements of stadium-scale songs. A solid collection for students ready to tackle guitar parts with real musical substance.

What to expect

These arrangements capture the tension and release that define Radiohead's sound, from the angular energy of 'Creep' and 'There There' to the melancholic beauty of 'Fake Plastic Trees' and 'High and Dry.' The ukulele becomes a vehicle for exploring how the same harmonic language works across different sonic textures.

Who it's for

Ukulele players with solid tab-reading skills who want to move beyond beginner-level repertoire into music with real harmonic and rhythmic sophistication. Radiohead fans looking to connect with the band's catalog through their instrument will find immediate engagement here.

How to get the most out of it

  • Study the original recordings alongside the tab to hear how rhythm and phrasing shape each song, especially the syncopated passages in tracks like 'Bodysnatchers' and 'Karma Police.'
  • Pay attention to any notated alternate tunings; ukulele arrangements sometimes require retuning between songs, so plan your set order accordingly.
  • Let the ukulele's natural resonance breathe during quieter passages like 'Street Spirit (Fade Out)' and 'No Surprises,' resisting the urge to fill space.

How to use it

Feature individual songs in student recitals to showcase how contemporary rock repertoire translates to acoustic instruments. A complete set could anchor a modern music concert or serve as a foundation for an independent study project exploring arrangement techniques.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and interpreting ukulele tab with syncopated rhythms and non-standard patterns
  • Understanding how harmonic progressions function across different instrumental voicings
  • Developing tempo consistency and feel in guitar-driven rock arrangements
  • Managing tuning changes and string technique across a full song cycle

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