Ukulele Chords for Edelweiss from the Sound of Music

The song is sung by Captain Georg von Trapp and is about his love for his homeland, Austria. In the movie version of the musical, the song is used as a farewell between Georg and his daughter Liesl as he prepares to leave Austria after the Nazi annexation.

Learning to play Edelweiss on ukulele is a great way to show your love for the Sound of Music, as well as for your own homeland. This blog post will teach you how to play Edelweiss on ukulele in 4 easy steps.

Step One: Learn the chords

Edelweiss uses the chords G, D, C, Em7, Am, A, Dm, Cm. If you’re not familiar with playing chords on ukulele, don’t worry! There are plenty of resources available that can help you learn (including this one). The chords are demonstrated in this PDF. Once you’ve got the chords down, you’re ready to move on to step two.

Step Two: strumming pattern

The strumming pattern for Edelweiss is down-up-down-up-down-up. This is in 3/4 time, which means that there are three quarter notes in one bar, like a waltz. You can find plenty of tutorials online that can help you get started with strumming patterns if you’re unsure of how to get started.

Step Three: practice, practice, practice!

Now that you know the chords and strumming pattern, it’s time to start practicing! It will take some time to get comfortable playing Edelweiss, but keep at it and eventually you’ll be able to play it like a pro. Remember to listen to the song as you practice so that you can get a feel for the rhythm and tempo.

Step Four: performance tips

When you’re ready to perform Edelweiss for an audience, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, make sure you know the words to the song so that you can sing along while you play. Second, try to inject some emotion into your performance – after all, this is a song about love and loss! And lastly, be confident in your abilities – if you believe in yourself, your audience will too.

Edelweiss chords in Chordpro format

Chords: 08chords

[G] [D] [G]

[G] Edel- [D] weiss, [G] edel- [C] weiss,  

[G] ev’ry [Em7] morning you [Am] greet [D] me.  

[G] Small and [D] white, [G] clean and [C] bright,  

[G] you look [D] happy to [G] meet me.  

[D] Blossom of snow, may you [G] bloom and grow  

[C] bloom and [A] grow for- [D] ever.  

[G] Edel- [Dm] weiss, [C] edel- [Cm] weiss,  

[G] bless my [D] homeland for- [G] ever.  

 [G] [D] [G] [C] strumming only; no solo  

[G] Edel- [D] weiss, [G] edel- [C] weiss,  

[G] ev’ry [Em7] morning you [Am] greet [D] me.  

[G] Small and [D] white, [G] clean and [C] bright,  

[G] you look [D] happy to [G] meet me.  

[D] Blossom of snow, may you [G] bloom and grow  

[C] bloom and [A] grow for- [D] ever.  

Conclusion

Learning to play Edelweiss on ukulele is a great way to showcase your musical talents and your love for the Sound of Music. With some practice and perseverance, anyone can learn how to play this classic song. So what are you waiting for? Get out your ukulele and start playing today!

For more song inspiration, check out these easy ukulele songs for beginners with chords.