Holiday Songs Lessons

Mele Kalikimaka Melody

Mele Kalikimaka Melody

Learn the melody to this Hawaiian Christmas classic
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Blue Christmas by Elvis

Blue Christmas by Elvis

Blue Christmas is in the key of E and requires the following chords, E, A7, B7, F#7, and A#dim7. The lesson covers a simple strumming version.

Song Difficulty: 4

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Mele Kalikimaka Chords

Mele Kalikimaka Chords

In this lesson we will be learning the chords to this Hawaiian Christmas classic.
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O Holy Night

O Holy Night

Learn the chord progression for O Holy Night. The chords are played fingerstyle in an arpeggio fashion. Two simple finger picking patterns will get you through the entire song. The chords are mostly simple beginner chords in the key of C

Song Difficulty: 4

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Silent Night (Chord Melody)

Silent Night (Chord Melody)

In this lesson we will be learning a chord melody version of Silent Night. Chord Melody involves playing the melody and harmony together making for one complete piece. In other words "solo". With chord melody fingerings are often very different and more complicated.

Song Difficulty: 5

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Mary Did You Know

Mary Did You Know

In this lesson we will be learning the Christmas tune Mary Did You Know.  The song is in Em and uses the chords Em, D, Am, B7, c, and G.  The song is played with an arpeggiated fingerstyle.

Song Difficulty: 3

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All I Want For Christmas Is You by Mariah Carey

All I Want For Christmas Is You by Mariah Carey

In this lesson we are going to learn the Christmas tune All I Want For Christmas Is You.  Easy song from the standpoint of chords being in the key of G.

Song Difficulty: 4

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Rockin Around The Christmas Tree - Brenda Lee

Rockin Around The Christmas Tree - Brenda Lee

In this lesson we will be learning the Christmas classic by Brenda Lee.  The song consists of a melodic little lead and then goes into mainly chord strumming throughout.

Song Difficulty: 4

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Oh Christmas Tree - Chord Melody

Oh Christmas Tree - Chord Melody

In this ukulele lesson we will be learning a chord melody version of O Christmas Tree. While fairly challenging, it is a good tune to try if you are new at the chord melody concept because you can play it a slow tempo and it sounds great. As with most chord melodies we will be playing some more advanced chord fingerings to play the chords and melody at the same time.

Song Difficulty: 5

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Deck The Halls

Deck The Halls

In this lesson we will be learning a version of Deck The Halls in the key of D.  The only chords used are D, A, E, and G.  The trick here is getting the quick chord changes at the end of some of the measures.

Song Difficulty: 4

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White Christmas by Elvis

White Christmas by Elvis

In this lesson we will be learning the Elvis version of White Christmas. The tune is in the key of D and has a repeating 2 part arrangement.  To imitate the Elvis version we have incorporated a riff like pattern in the strumming.  Otherwise pretty straight ahead song.

Song Difficulty: 4

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Feliz Navidad by Jose Feliciano

Feliz Navidad by Jose Feliciano

Feliz Navidad is a classic Christmas tune relatively easy for any level of ukulele player.  The song consists of just 4 chords and uses the same strumming pattern throughout.

Song Difficulty: 2

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