I’m building a playlist of songs I can confidently and competently lead a ukulele group. The secret to successful song leading is to do it in a key with the entire melody falling within my most comfortable vocal range. In observing song leaders, I noticed they only lead songs that they know well. They would never sightread. They would not risk winging it unless they have to. Of course, leading a jam session poses less risk than leading a performance. I’ve experienced fantastic jam sessions because the leadership is solid. What does it take to lead?
Hanwell Ukulele Group supporting the Ealing Half Marathon 2018
I transcribed the first five songs for ukulele and led the first four at the weekly jam session of Hanwell Ukulele Group (HUG) on Tuesday 9th October 2018.
- Annie’s Song in C with Steve on a garklein recorder
- It’s So Easy to Fall in Love But Breaking Up is Hard to Do – mashup (alternative)
- Autumn Leaves in Gm – 5 chords, with Kevin French and Johnny English.
- Why Did It Have to Be Me – from Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again! with Sam.
Ealing Half Marathon 30 September 2018
Other songs to lead & transcribe:
- When I Kissed the Teacher – from Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again!
- Andante, Andante – from Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again!
- My Love, My Life – from Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again!
- I’ve Been Waiting for You – from Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again!
- Angel Eyes – from Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again!
- Our Lips Are Sealed – Go Go’s
- Bye Bye Love Me Do – mash-up (to test and fix)
- I Hope I Don’t Fall in Love With You – Tom Waits
- Thorn in My Side – Eurythmics
- A Little Respect – Erasure
- Super Trouper – ABBA
I’ll keep updating this page.