New World Coming (from The Daily Ukulele) (arr. Jim Beloff): Ukulele
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New World Coming (from The Daily Ukulele) (arr. Jim Beloff): Ukulele

As performed by Mama Cass Elliot / Arranged by Jim Beloff

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 1
SKU: 35-DS01532610

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About the Artist: Mama Cass Elliot

Mama Cass Elliot was the contralto voice and keyboardist of The Mamas and the Papas, one of the defining vocal groups of the 1960s. Her rich, powerful voice became instantly recognizable on the group's harmonically sophisticated pop records, and she carved out a solo career that showcased her range as both a vocalist and interpreter of material.

Elliot's artistry extended beyond the studio; she understood how to serve a song's emotional core, a quality that makes her recordings particularly rewarding for ensemble singers and ukulele players seeking interpretive depth in pop standards.

Why we love this

Jim Beloff's arrangement brings an accessible entry point to a song with genuine emotional weight, perfect for ukulele students ready to move beyond beginner patterns. The single-page format keeps the focus on phrasing and dynamics rather than page turns, letting players concentrate on capturing the warmth that made Elliot's original so memorable.

What to expect

Warm and unhurried, with the kind of gentle optimism that defined early 1970s pop-soul. The arrangement invites intimate playing; this isn't a showpiece for virtuosity but rather a chance to inhabit a song's emotional landscape and let it breathe.

Who it's for

Ukulele students who have moved past basic chord changes and want to explore repertoire with real musical substance. This also works well for adult learners drawn to 1960s pop standards and looking for arrangements that honor the original's emotional character.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the melody to mirror the vocal contours of the original recording; the phrasing will feel more natural and expressive than strict note reading alone can achieve.
  • Allow space around sustained notes rather than filling every moment with strumming; silence becomes part of the arrangement's texture.
  • Experiment with fingerpicking versus strumming on different sections to create harmonic color and lift the arrangement beyond a single texture.

How to use it

Pair this with other Beloff Daily Ukulele selections to build a concert set that spans genres while maintaining consistent arrange stylistic quality. It also serves as a bridge piece for students learning to move from mechanical playing to interpretive musicianship, fitting naturally into mid-level recital programs.

Skills your students will build

  • Phrasing and shaping sustained notes with minimal harmonic support
  • Voice leading awareness in simple arrangements
  • Dynamics control across a narrow range of volume
  • Connecting fingerstyle touch to interpretive choices

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