Do you want to play hymns with ease and grace? Move from confusion to confidence with an ordered music educational program? Progress from playing solo to playing with others? 21 Easy Ukulele Hymns has everything you need to master inspirational worship songs. And you'll learn amazing ukulele skills that will transform your playing.
Are you tired of simply strumming chords? Do you want to get the resources and knowledge you need to make your own song arrangements? Would you like to play sacred music with others? Or create versions where you can give an easy part to a new beginner and a more complicated part to yourself?
21 Easy Ukulele Hymns will give you the musical knowledge you need to be able to progress and grow. You'll learn how to- read tab
- play a melody on your ukulele
- combine and vary elements of a song to create beautiful arrangements for solo or group playing
We've put the songs in order from easiest to hardest. You'll probably be able to play some right away. The first one, "Simple Gifts", uses only two chords and a simple strumming pattern. And you'll be delighted when you see that there are 13 hymns that use only three chords.
We've also included many ways to play each song. For example, there are 5 versions of "Simple Gifts". You can- sing the melody and strum the chords
- play the melody. There's melody tab for each of the 21 hymns so you can learn the melody without reading music.
- play "Simple Gifts" in two different keys. We give 15 of the songs in two keys. You can choose a key that is either comfortable for singing or works with other instruments.
- fingerpick an accompaniment. 2 of the songs have fingerpicking accompaniments written out in tab. You'll love learning this beautiful playing style.
- choose a simple or complex strumming pattern. Or choose a different strumming pattern for each verse. 9 of the songs have strumming patterns written underneath the music. This format makes it easy to see how the melody fits with the accompaniment.
By trying many versions of the same song you can
- learn what makes music easier or harder to play
- express your musical creativity
- get the excitement of tackling challenges when you're ready
- have fun making arrangements to play with others. Some people can sing and strum and some people can play the melody. Imagine the gladness and connection you'll feel playing this sacred music in a group.
And you can be sure that this collection of worship ukulele songs has all the essential elements you need. For each song you get
- chord stamps and a suggested strumming pattern
- several verses so you can sing it at a club or in a devotional setting
- historical information
Please note, for a digital version of this book plus a video course we recommend you buy the hymn kit from our website.
Song List
Simple Gifts
What a Friend We Have in Jesus
Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee
Church in the Wildwood
Shall We Gather at the River?
Nearer My God to Thee
Jesus Loves Me
Give Me That Old Time Religion
Fairest Lord Jesus
Blest Be the Tie That Binds
How Great Thou Art
Rock of Ages
This Little Light of Mine
I Come to the Garden Alone
For the Beauty of the Earth
Be Thou My Vision
The Doxology
Amazing Grace (bonus song)
Prayer of Thanksgiving
All Things Bright and Beautiful
Be Still My Soul A Mighty Fortress Is Our God