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Old Town Road (Remix): Ukulele

As performed by Lil Nas X feat. Billy Ray Cyrus

Item: 35-DS00447603

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 4
SKU: 35-DS00447603

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About the Artist: Lil Nas X feat. Billy Ray Cyrus

Lil Nas X burst onto the music scene in 2019 with "Old Town Road," a genre-bending track that fused hip-hop with country instrumentation. His ability to blend unlikely musical worlds helped redefine what country music could be in contemporary pop culture. Billy Ray Cyrus, a country music stalwart since the late 1980s, brought authenticity and star power to the remix, cementing the song's crossover appeal across generational and genre boundaries.

Why we love this

This arrangement gives ukulele students immediate access to a culturally significant hit that dominated charts and streaming platforms. The four-page layout keeps the music manageable for intermediate players while maintaining the track's infectious energy and recognizable melodic hooks.

What to expect

Playful yet purposeful, with the swagger of modern hip-hop meeting the twang of country tradition. The ukulele part likely captures both the melodic accessibility and rhythmic drive that made the original impossible to ignore.

Who it's for

Intermediate ukulele students who want to play something contemporary and culturally relevant. Teachers looking to bridge the gap between "fun cover songs" and serious instrumental study will find this arrangement hits that sweet spot.

How to get the most out of it

  • Keep the rhythm steady and driving even in the verses; this song thrives on rhythmic precision rather than expressive tempo fluctuations
  • Lean into the country twang of the original by emphasizing the attack on chord changes and allowing notes to ring clearly
  • Pay attention to any rhythmic syncopation that separates the ukulele part from a straight pop rhythm; locking that pocket is what makes the arrangement groove

How to use it

Slot this into a casual concert or coffeehouse performance to remind audiences that ukulele isn't limited to Hawaiian standards or singer-songwriter ballads. It works especially well alongside other contemporary pop or genre-crossing arrangements to showcase the instrument's versatility.

Skills your students will build

  • Playing syncopated rhythms common to hip-hop and pop production
  • Maintaining steady groove over repeated chord progressions
  • Articulation and attack consistency for rhythmic clarity
  • Recognizing and executing modern production aesthetics on acoustic instruments

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