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6 | Supplemental Music

Pie in the Sky

Peter Kun Frary

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We all have dreams that elude us. Now you can celebrate those impossible dreams with a song, the brief but swashbuckling Pie in the Sky.

Tantalus Sky | ©Peter Kun Frary

Tantalus Sky | ©Peter Kun Frary

Pie in the Sky Musings

The expression, “pie in the sky“ is an idiom that describes a promise of something wonderful that is unlikely to happen, e.g., false hopes, unattainable dreams, or empty promises.

Study Tips

Pie in the Sky Melody

The melody of Pie in the Sky presents few challenges. Alternate between the middle (m) and index (i) fingers to pluck the melody. Work towards a tempo goal of allegro, about 138 BPM.

Chord Strum

The Reggae strum, studied in Sinner Man, is recommended for Pie in the Sky.

Strum downwards on beats 2 and 4.

Mute beats 1 and 3.

For a softer and more mellow tone, strum downwards with the flesh of the thumb. For a louder and brighter sound, strum downwards with the nail of the index finger.

Listen to the Track

Pie in the Sky | Peter Kun Frary, ʻukulele

Click for a direct link to the audio track.

Play Now!

Practice the melody until smooth. Play with the audio track to confirm your rhythm. Once the melody is learned, practice the chords with a Reggae strum.