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

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

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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!

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