The Holly and the Ivy : Complete Sing-along & Ukulele Tutorial

Posted by on December 10th 2020 @ 4:10 pm

Another carol we still enjoy due to the efforts of folk song collector Cecil Sharp. He transcribed the version we sing today in 1909, but the imagery of holly & ivy associated with Christmas dates back to Medieval times. I’ve heard a number of covers of this song that go at breakneck speed, but I actually prefer it at a more relaxed tempo, where the melody really shines as something to savor. Enjoy!

Ryan's favorite starter ukulele: The Enya Nova U Concert Ukulele 23” on Amazon sounds great, is easy to play, in tune and nearly indestructable. "I left it in the car through the heat of summer to see what would happen, and it still plays beautifully."

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