If you play the ukulele, chances are you’ve been asked, “Do you know Somewhere Over the Rainbow?” 🎶🌈

That request almost always points back to the iconic rendition by Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwoʻole, affectionately known as Bruddah IZ. His beautiful version blends Somewhere Over the Rainbow with What a Wonderful World, transforming the familiar tune into something gentle, expressive, and uniquely his own.

Unlike the original Wizard of Oz version, IZ sings the melody in a distinctive style and approach—making this arrangement especially well‑suited to the ukulele. As a ukulele club, we feel this is a must‑know song to have in your back pocket for requests, or simply to enjoy playing for yourself.

🎶 Workshop Details

📅 Date: Wednesday, April 22
⏰Time: 6:30-8:00pm
📍 Location: Millcreek Library

🎵 In this workshop, we will:

• Learn the vocal melody as sung in IZ’s version
• Explore four different strumming patterns, from beginner‑friendly to more advanced
• Provide a handout with multiple strumming options to practice at home

📌 Important Notes

• Please bring this specific chart.
  Other versions of Somewhere Over the Rainbow currently in our music library will not work for this workshop.

Title	Categories	Link
Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World	Next Workshop	Download

• Listen to IZ’s rendition on YouTube ahead of time to get familiar with the style and vocals.
  The song is in the same key as our chart, which will help you feel more confident during the workshop.