Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season) (The Daily Ukulele) (arr. Liz and Jim Beloff): Ukulele
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Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season) (The Daily Ukulele) (arr. Liz and Jim Beloff): Ukulele

As performed by The Byrds / Arranged by Jim Beloff / Arranged by Liz Beloff

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 2
SKU: 35-DS00379036

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About the Artist: The Byrds

The Byrds emerged from Los Angeles in 1964 as pioneers of folk rock, blending acoustic instrumentation with rock sensibilities at a moment when those worlds rarely intersected. Their ability to transpose folk standards and contemporary songwriting into radio-friendly arrangements made them essential interpreters of the 1960s sound, influencing generations of musicians across multiple genres.

The group's approach to arrangement and vocal harmony established a template that educators still reference today. Their interpretations of existing material demonstrate how thoughtful arrangement choices can preserve a song's core meaning while making it accessible to new audiences and performance contexts.

Why we love this

This arrangement captures the reverent simplicity that makes the original so enduring, while the ukulele's voice brings an intimacy that suits the song's contemplative text. The Beloffs have preserved the harmonic structure that makes this Pete Seeger composition instantly recognizable, giving students a chance to work with both a canonical folk composition and a canonical rock interpretation simultaneously.

What to expect

Reflective and purposeful. The ukulele's natural warmth softens the gravity of Ecclesiastes without diminishing it, creating space for listeners to absorb the song's message about time and change. There's a gentle insistence in the melody that keeps the piece moving despite its contemplative mood.

Who it's for

Intermediate ukulele students ready to tackle a song with both melodic substance and historical weight. This arrangement suits classroom singers, ensemble contexts, and solo performers who want repertoire that connects popular music history to folk traditions.

How to get the most out of it

  • Treat the tempo as meditative rather than rushing; allow space between phrases so the lyrics register clearly with listeners
  • Shape the dynamics around the "turn, turn, turn" refrain, letting it emerge slightly as the emotional anchor of each verse
  • Work the vocal line and instrumental accompaniment separately before combining them; the melody deserves precision before adding harmonic texture

How to use it

Pair this with other folk rock interpretations to illustrate how arrangement choices shape meaning, or feature it as a moment of textual and musical stillness in a program otherwise built on energy and momentum. The song's reflective nature makes it particularly effective as a bridge between pieces or as a closer that leaves audiences with something to consider.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and executing rubato within a metric framework
  • Balancing melody against accompaniment in duet contexts
  • Interpreting a folk source material through a rock era lens
  • Sustaining emotional focus across repeated melodic phrases

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