Tequila The Champs Ukulele is based on ‘Tequila’ a 1958 Latin-flavored rock and roll instrumental recorded by the Champs. It is based on a Cuban mambo beat. The word “Tequila” is spoken three times throughout the tune. “Tequila” became a #1 hit on both the pop and R&B charts at the time of its release and continues to be strongly referenced in pop culture to this day.The melody is quite simple on the Ukulele – mostly on the A string (string nearest the ground). The main rhythm part is a repeating four bar phrase – the end of the fourth bar is different to the end of thesecond bar due to the C chord coming in earlier. I have written in a strumming pattern as this has an affect on how the rhythm sounds/feels. Downstrokes are on the main beats (1 2 3 4) and Upstrokes are on the ‘ands’ (+) in-between these main beats (sometimes referred to as the off beats). The only chord that may be new to you is the D diminished chord. This could require practice if not played before but it is well worth learning as it can come up in the more interesting of tunes/songs.
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