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How to Play Island In the Sun on Ukulele
“Island in the Sun” is a track by the American alternative band, Weezer. It was included in the band’s 2001 self-titled album, Weezer. It reached No. 31 in the UK and No. 17 in France. In January 2002, the track was ranked No. 7 in the Australian Triple J Hottest 100.
Another fantastically dweeby Weezer tune. Best recognized for its “hip, hip”s, Island in The Sun uses an easy repeating chord progression that makes it a primary candidate for memorizing.
The track was well-known for its catchy rhythm intro and easy-to-follow chords pattern. This can be a piece of actually enjoyable music to play on your ukulele. We’ll teach you the chord patterns, and techniques. Have a go and add this to your playlist so you’ll be able to have more fun playing the ukulele along with your family and friends!
Weezer – Island In The Sun (Official Music Video)
How Do You Strum Island In the Sun On Ukulele?
Island In The Sun ukulele strumming pattern is D – D U D – D U – U – U D – D U. The rhythm pattern is actually what makes this track recognizable so make sure to rush the chord change to the D. It’s half a beat earlier than you’d expect which provides the whole track with an amazing push forward.
Chords For Island In the Sun on Ukulele
You’ll play the [Am], [C], [D], [Em], and [G] ukulele chords while enjoying Strum Island In the Sun along with your ukulele.
Structure
Intro:
Verse:
You can’t f
All the t
And I w
Chorus:
On an
We’ll be p
And it m
I c
Verse:
You don’t n
Just a plac
As we d
Chorus:
On an
We’ll be p
And it m
I c
Bridge:
Chorus:
On an
We’ll be p
And it m
I c
Bridge:
Hip hip
Hip hip
Hip hip
Hip hip
Hip hip
Hip hip
Hip hip
Hip hip
How to Play Island In the Sun on Ukulele
Conclusion
“Island in the Sun” is an alternative rock and power pop track that’s about three minutes and twenty seconds. Based on the sheet music published at Musicnotes.com by Hal Leonard Music, it’s written in the time signature of common time, with a moderate tempo of 116 beats per minute.
It was a successful radio single and maybe the band’s greatest hit ever outside of the US, reaching No. 31 in the UK and No. 17 in France. In January 2002, the Australian Triple J Hottest 100 ranked track 7 in its 2001 countdown. “Island in the Sun” is also the most-licensed track within the Weezer catalog. In 2009, Pitchfork named it the 495th best track of the 2000s.
