Introduction
Playing the ukulele can be a fun and relaxing way to spend your time. One of the most popular songs to learn on the ukulele is “Rainbow Connection.” This song was made famous by Kermit the Frog in the Muppet Movie and has been covered by many artists over the years. In this article, we will go over how to play “Rainbow Connection” on the ukulele.
Getting Started
Before we start playing the song, we need to make sure our ukulele is in tune. You can use a tuner or an online tuning tool to make sure your ukulele is tuned to the correct notes. The chords we will be using are C, G, Am, and F. If you’re not familiar with these chords, there are plenty of resources online where you can learn them.
The Chorus
The chorus of “Rainbow Connection” is where the song really shines. The chords for the chorus are C, G, Am, and F. You can strum each chord once and hold it for four beats. Repeat this pattern for the entire chorus.
When you get to the line “Someday we’ll find it,” you can switch to the F chord and strum it twice, holding it for two beats each time. Then switch back to the C chord and continue the pattern.
The Verses
The verses of “Rainbow Connection” use the same chords as the chorus but with a different strumming pattern. For the first line of the verse, strum the C chord once and hold it for two beats. Then switch to the G chord and strum it once, holding it for two beats.
For the next line, strum the Am chord twice, holding it for two beats each time. Then switch back to the C chord and strum it once, holding it for two beats.
Repeat this pattern for the rest of the verses. When you get to the line “Have you been half asleep,” switch to the F chord and strum it twice, holding it for two beats each time. Then switch back to the C chord and continue the pattern.
The Bridge
The bridge of “Rainbow Connection” is a bit different than the rest of the song. The chords for the bridge are F, G, and C. For the first line of the bridge, strum the F chord twice, holding it for two beats each time. Then switch to the G chord and strum it once, holding it for two beats.
For the next line, strum the C chord once and hold it for four beats. Repeat this pattern for the rest of the bridge.
Conclusion
Learning to play “Rainbow Connection” on the ukulele can be a fun and rewarding experience. With just a few chords and a little practice, you can play this classic song and impress your friends and family. So grab your ukulele and start strumming!