The traditional Hannukah song, “I Have A Little Dreidel”, is a beloved tune for many Jewish families. It tells the story of the four-sided spinning top that is used in the traditional game of dreidel. But how do you play it on the ukulele? Let's break down what you need to know about playing I Have A Little Dreidel on your ukulele.
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Chords Needed
To play “I Have a Little Dreidel” on your ukulele, you will need to use three chords: G Major, D Major and A minor. These are relatively easy-to-learn chords and if you are just starting out playing the ukulele, they are great chords to practice and master before attempting more complex songs.
Strumming Pattern
Once you have learned these three chords, you can start strumming them in 4/4 time—down-up-down-up—for each line of “I Have a Little Dreidel”. This means that each time you sing one line of the lyrics (or play through one chord progression), you will strum down-up-down-up for each syllable or word of that line.
Lyrics Memorization
In order to fully learn how to play this song on your ukulele, it is important to memorize all the words. If you don't know all the words by heart yet, practice singing along with a recording until you get them down pat! You should also take some time to practice playing through each chord progression several times so that it becomes second nature when switching between them during performance.
Conclusion
Learning how to play “I Have a Little Dreidel” on your ukulele is an enjoyable task! With just three chords and a simple strumming pattern, anyone can learn this popular Hannukah song quickly and easily. Once you have mastered these basics, try experimenting with different strums or adding embellishments like hammer-ons or pulloffs as well as adding slides up or down between certain chords for an even more unique sound! With some patience and practice, soon enough you'll be able to impress family and friends with this classic holiday tune!
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