Take Me Home Country Roads – 2 Ukulele Versions (John Denver vs IZ)
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Take Me Home Country Roads – 2 Ukulele Versions (John Denver vs IZ)
Wednesday 29th April 2026 3:30pm UK time
Learn how to play “Take Me Home, Country Roads” on ukulele in two completely different styles — and discover how the same song can take on a whole new feel.
Live Lesson: Wednesday 29th April Time: 3:30pm (UK)
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In this live workshop, we’ll start with the classic version by Take Me Home, Country Roads, made famous by John Denver. You’ll learn a flowing country-style picking pattern that brings out the warmth and movement of the original.
Then we’ll explore the beautiful island-style interpretation by Israel Kamakawiwoʻole, with:
– A different key – Different chords – A more relaxed groove – Subtle lyric variations
This is a brilliant way to deepen your musical understanding — and to see how arrangement choices shape the feel of a song.
What you’ll learn:
A steady, musical country picking pattern How to adapt chord shapes between keys How groove changes the feel of a song The differences between original and cover versions How to approach arranging songs on ukulele
Want more like this? Visit my website for 10 fully structured courses: https://learnukulele.com
Question for you: Which version do you prefer — the original country feel or the laid-back island groove?
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