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Creating Introductions and Turnarounds for Ukulele

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Creating Introductions and Turnarounds for Ukulele

Introductions or Intros are a composed or improvised piece of music that introduces—sets the stage for— a song or composition. Introductions, or intro for short, are used in all types of music. In this UkuleleLesson, the focus is on introductions in contemporary pop, rock, blues, country, folk and jazz styles.

Intros can be various lengths but are typically four measures long and mainly harmonic in nature, using chords only. Single notes and intervals can be added for melodic color.

Intros can be any of the following:

  • Derived from an existing section of the song.
  • Separately composed and part of the song, (e.g., Brown Eyed Girl, Margritaville, Sunshine of Your Life, Black Orpheus)
  • Rubato, lacking a defined tempo.
  • A vamp or a repeated figure. (e.g., Wave, Moondance)

Turnarounds are similar to intros but half the number of measures, typically two measures in length. Sometimes called “turnbacks,” these musical passages “turn” you back to a previous section of music just played.

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