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Glorious by David Archuleta Ukulele Tutorial

Hey there, music lover! Have you ever heard a song that just makes your heart swell? Today, we’re learning Glorious, a truly beautiful tune that will make you feel like a pro in no time. Whether you’re just picking up your uke for the first time or you’ve been strumming for a while, I’m so excited to walk you through this journey together!

Learning a new song can feel a little scary, but I promise you’ve got this! We’re going to break everything down into tiny, easy steps — from the simple finger shapes to that satisfying rhythm. Imagine the look on your friends' faces when you play these uplifting melodies; it’s going to be absolutely wonderful, so let’s get started!

The Essential Chords

We only need a few basic shapes for this song, like the simple D and G chords. If the B minor and E minor feels a little tricky, just take it slow — your fingers will learn the squeeze in no time!

D Chord Chord D Chord
A Chord Chord A Chord
G Chord Chord G Chord
B Minor Chord Chord E Minor Chord
E Minor Chord Chord E Minor Chord

Strumming Patterns

1. Main Chorus Strum

This is the classic rhythm that makes the chorus sound full, happy, and driving.

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2. The Building Pattern

A slightly faster, more energetic rhythm to use when the song gets really exciting and you want to build up the volume!

D
D
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U
U
D
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Play-Along Song Sheets

Follow along with these sheets for the lyrics and chord changes, or click the yellow button at the top to download the full PDF from my Patreon.

Song Sheet 1 Song Sheet 2 Song Sheet 3 Song Sheet 4 Song Sheet 5 Song Sheet 6 Song Sheet 7

Lesson Details

  • DifficultyIntermediate
  • TuningGCEA
  • TechniqueChords / Strumming
  • ChordsD, A, G, Bm, Em

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