Problem Child: Ukulele

Problem Child translates AC/DC's signature rock attitude onto ukulele without losing the bite. The song's straightforward chord progression and driving rhythm make it accessible for intermediate players while preserving the energy that makes the original so rewarding to perform. It's a natural bridge for ukulele students curious about rock repertoire beyond traditional folk and pop arrangements.

Defiant and cheeky. Despite its smaller scale, the ukulele captures the song's rebellious tone through percussive strumming and tight chord work. There's swagger in the simplicity, and that's where the fun lives.

Intermediate ukulele players seeking contemporary rock repertoire that challenges their rhythm playing and chord clarity. This works equally well for ensemble classes exploring genre diversity or individual students building a modern setlist beyond the standard ukulele songbook.

• Keep the rhythm steady and percussive; lean into downstrokes to match the original's attack and drive.
• Lock the chord changes cleanly at the transitions between sections; any sloppiness in hand position shows immediately on ukulele.
• Emphasize the dynamic contrast between verses and chorus by adjusting your stroke intensity rather than adding effects the instrument can't deliver.

Include it in a rock ensemble set, pair it with other AC/DC adaptations for a single-artist showcase, or feature it as a solo bridge in a program that spans multiple genres. It signals to audiences that contemporary rock belongs on concert programs just as much as any classical or traditional arrangement.

• Percussive rhythm playing and dynamic stroking on ukulele
• Clean chord transitions at tempo
• Sustaining rhythmic integrity through repeated 8 and 16-bar sections
• Translating rock attitude from electric instruments to acoustic context