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Father Figure - George Michael // Ukulele Lesson

3,077 views · Published 6 January 2017 · 44:09 · Indexed 19 October 2026

Channel: Rock Class 101 · 2017 · Music

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Combining elements of the original recording with a live orchestral performance, this arrangement encompasses the beauty behind George Michael’s brilliant songwriting. Here (link below) is the live performance that provided the beautiful intro melodies. This is quite a lengthy arrangement, so let’s break down the format:

Intro
Verse
Pre-Chorus
Chorus
Refrain

Then, we D.S. al Coda back to:

Verse (Sign symbol)
Pre-Chorus
Chorus

Then, Da Coda to the:

Bridge (Coda symbol)

Then, D.S.S al Double Coda back to:

Chorus (Double Sign symbol)
Refrain

And finally, jumping to the double coda (last bar: bar 44)

Okay, wow… Well, that’s a lot! But, here’s the good part: Notice how many sections repeat. If you learn the chorus once, you have it down for each time it repeats (3 times). Other than sheer length, what makes this piece difficult is the use of adding a backbeat (slap) and tapping a beat + playing a note simultaneously. If these are new concepts for you, omit them when first learning the piece and work slowly to add them in as you practice. As always, work on one section at a time before trying to tackle the entire tune.

Live Version I referenced for this arr.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMEwFRyWlXo

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EXTRA HELPFUL LESSONS

Understanding Rhythmic Notation - https://rockclass101.com/understanding-rhythmic-notation-ukulele/

How to Add a Backbeat (slap) to Rhythm Playing - https://rockclass101.com/add-a-backbeat-to-your-rhythm-playing/

How to Tap a Backbeat + Play a Melody Simultaneously- https://rockclass101.com/tapping-backbeat-plus-playing-melody-ukulele/

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