![]() ![]() ![]() This Christmas carol beats the last by 100 years! And just like Silent Night, it is only made up of the I, IV, and V chords. This is a good one to memorize, as it is a song many like to sing along to. This just means holding the chord down and plucking the different strings to give it a nicer sound. ![]() You can strum these chords in a slow tempo or you can pluck out arpeggios in a fingerstyle manner. It only has the I, IV, and V chords so we only use G, C, and D7. Of course, many different musical approaches and keys have been used but for the guitar, the key of G is the best to use. This Christmas carol is about 200 years old and is very simple to play. Hit the bass strings of the guitar so it provides an accent and syncopation. This song was originally recorded on a banjo so be sure to give it a strum that emulates a claw hammer vibe. The bridge uses a G7 and adds an A7 along with the C and D again. It has a standard blues-style progression where we move back and forth on the G and C a couple times before hitting a D7 and back to G. One of the easiest versions to play is the verse in G, C, and D7. This song originated during the Great Depression and has been heavily covered since. 10 Easy Christmas Guitar Songs Santa Claus is Coming to Town You can then add in further melodies and riffs as you get better. In the beginning, stick to playing the chord structure. When looking up chords, tabs, or sheet music there are usually beginner and advanced instructions depending on your skill level. There are many different versions of Christmas songs. One thing to keep in mind is that ‘easy’ is a relative term. Most of the popular modern tunes copy this rock style that set the precedent for what Christmas pop songs should sound like. In the 40s and 50s, Christmas music experienced a boom and reflected the rhythms of rock with the extended guitar chords of jazz. They will have a classical or folk sound but can often be categorized as ‘ easy guitar songs’. Traditional tunes like carols are very old. A Note on Christmas Music Theoryīefore we get into the list there are two main kinds of Christmas songs. They are very popular, often not too difficult, and once you know a few you will find the rest are very similar! Here are 10 easy Christmas songs to play on your guitar and prepare you for the music of the holidays. When you are first taking guitar lessons it is great to try out a few Christmas songs. This article “10 Easy Christmas Guitar Songs” was contributed by guest writer Shawn Leonhardt for Guitar Tricks and 30 Day Singer. These easy Xmas songs are perfect for playing on acoustic guitar (and in the snow). ![]()
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