Ukulele Advent Calendar 2018 - Jan 3: “In the Bleak Midwinter"

Jan 3, 2019 - On the tenth day of Christmas, my uke friend played for me… “In the Bleak Midwinter,” a traditional carol based on a poem published in 1872 by Christina Rossetti. It was first set to music by Gustav Holst, then Harold Darke.

This is a hard one to sing. It’s so exposed! To take the edge off, I wore my favorite “hat” from last year’s Ukulele Advent Calendar. ;) I did play this last year, but I didn't try to sing it. Here my beginner's tab version here:

Also -- sorry for the incorrect sizing on this video. Sometimes I optimize for Instagram's square size and then forget to switch it back to the correct ration for YT.

Project Info: This is my second year creating a sort of “Ukulele Advent Calendar.” I intend to post daily through the season (that means through Three Kings Day, if I make it). Last year’s songs, as well as this year’s, will all be up on YouTube. Check out my Playlist Page for more.

Midwinter"