Putting It Altogether

After you've learned the melody and chords of a song, it's time to put it into an arrangement.

Here's a series of lessons for creating your own custom arrangements of your favorite songs.

Introductions and Endings

Every song needs an introduction and ending.

• Creating Introductions and Turnarounds for Ukulele
• Classic Endings for Ukulele

Chord Melody Arrangements

If you're creating an instrumental version of a song or original composition take a look at this lesson for a few tips and tricks for creating a melody and chord arrangement of a song.

• The Art of Playing Melody and Chords at the Same Time

Beyond the Basics

Getting beyond the basic chords and harmony of a songs means having a basic understanding of where the chords actually come from. How to harmonized a melody, make chord substitutions, and add your own touch.

• Harmonic Analysis for Chord Substitution and Scale Selection