Wild Night: Ukulele TAB
12 Great Songs from Classic to Modern Rock
Item: 00-PS-0011857
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Rock and Pop Ukulele is designed for your total enjoyment. Each song uses the original guitar parts arranged for the ukulele. The ukulele craze is sweeping the world, so come be a part of it! Titles: Beat It (Michael Jackson) * China Grove (The Doobie Brothers) * Do You Want to Know a Secret (The Beatles) * Don't Stop Believin' (Journey) * How You Remind Me (Nickelback) * Jumpin' Jack Flash (The Rolling Stones) * Layla (Unplugged version) (Eric Clapton) * Lyin' Eyes (Eagles) * Panama (Van Halen) * Running on Empty (Jackson Browne) * Stayin' Alive (Bee Gees) * Wild Night (Van Morrison).
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Series:
Just for Fun
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
64
SKU:
00-PS-0011857
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About the Composer: Van Morrison
Van Morrison stands as one of rock music's most distinctive songwriters, blending soul, blues, and folk influences into a deeply personal body of work. His career spans from his 1960s hits with Them through decades of solo albums that showcase his gift for introspective lyrics and memorable melodies.
Why we love this
This collection pairs rock and pop classics with ukulele arrangements that preserve the energy of the originals while opening them to a different instrument. Your students get to play recognizable hits from The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and Journey, which means they'll stay motivated while building real playing skills on instrument arrangements they actually want to master.
What to expect
Energy, groove, and attitude. From the funk-driven opening of "Beat It" to the soul-soaked swagger of "Wild Night," these arrangements capture the essence of each original while sitting naturally under your fingers on the fingerboard. You'll feel the swing and drive that made these songs hits.
Who it's for
Ukulele players at the intermediate level who want to move beyond beginner folk and traditional arrangements. These students are ready to tackle songs they actually know from radio, streaming, and live performance, making the learning feel purposeful and fun.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock into the rhythmic pocket of each arrangement by counting carefully through syncopated passages; many of these songs rely on consistent groove rather than flashy technique.
- Work the dynamic range of each piece; rock and pop songs thrive on contrast between verses and choruses, so let your playing shape that arc.
- Dial in the fingerpicking or strumming pattern first before adding speed; the original guitar parts translated here benefit from clean articulation over rushing tempo.
How to use it
Drop these into a recital or assembly program where ukulele soloists or small ensembles can shine. They work beautifully as standalone performance pieces or as a bridge between classical ukulele repertoire and contemporary music students want to hear in concert.
Skills your students will build
- Translating guitar fingerings and patterns to ukulele voicings
- Maintaining rhythmic accuracy in syncopated, groove-based arrangements
- Balancing strumming and fingerpicking techniques across dynamic song structures
- Reading chord charts and TAB notation simultaneously
- Capturing the stylistic character of rock and pop idioms on acoustic instrument