Even though they are often associated with piano or bells, most Christmas songs can be easily adapted to acoustic guitar with just a few chords; this is especially true for Christmas carols and popular holiday favorites. This list will focus on beginner-friendly songs for guitar players.
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Thursday, November 30th
1. It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
2. Joy To The World
3. We Three Kings
4. Jingle Bells Rock
5. Frosty The Snowman
6. Rocking Around The Christmas Tree
We recommend starting with the following open chords:
- G Major
- C Major
- D Major
- E minor
- A Minor
Mastering these chords will give you the ability to play a wide variety of songs, including many popular Christmas tunes. These chords are essential for beginners and will unlock numerous musical opportunities on their own.
Is there any significant difference between playing these songs on an acoustic or electric guitar?
Generally, not really. Although acoustic guitars are more convenient for quick and spontaneous playing due to their easy accessibility, electric guitars are gentler on the hands and easier to play. Thankfully, both acoustic and electric guitars are suitable for these Christmas songs.
Try an electric guitar for more chords, while acoustic guitars work well for songs with shorter chord progressions (typically three or four chords).
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This article is based on “8 Easy Christmas Songs on the Guitar (just a few chords)” published on guitarchalk.com
