Why Should I Play Guitar During the Holidays?
Well, there’s lots of reasons, but here’s a few from Change at Sixty
- Music brings family and friends together.
- Playing guitar keeps your mind sharp and your fingers nimble.
- It’s a great way to relax and enjoy the season.
5 Easy Holiday Songs for Beginners
Why not start learning one or two Christmas/Holiday songs now so you can wow your family and friends during the festive season.
Here’s some more suggestions from Change at Sixty. Click on the links and you will get taken to the sheet music for each song
Deck the Halls – Chords: D, E, A
We Wish You a Merry Christmas – Chords: C, F, G, D
and of course everyone’s favourite
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer – in the key of C
For more great ideas if you’re just starting on guitar check out our blog Guitar Lessons For Adults Over 60
Recommended gear for Easy Christmas Guitar Songs For Beginners
Here’s our recommended list of guitar playing essentials if you need to top up your gear or even a great Christmas gift for a musical friend
Donner Acoustic Guitar Starter Kit – Includes gig bag, tuner, strap, picks, and online lessons.
Clip-On Guitar Tuner – Essential for keeping your guitar in tune.
Guitar Capo – Makes playing holiday songs easier.
Comfortable Guitar Strap – Adjustable and padded for long sessions.
Beginner Guitar Songbook – Holiday classics with easy chords.
Kyser Quick Change Guitar Capo for six string guitars
Dommi Folding Acoustic Guitar Stand
Tip: Use a capo to make chord changes easier
A capo is a small device that clamps onto the neck of your guitar, raising the pitch of the strings without changing your finger positions.
This is one of our favourite capo’s at Change at sixty
Kyser Quick-Change Guitar Capo for 6-string acoustic guitars
With a capo you can
- Play in Different Keys Easily
Instead of learning new chord shapes, you can move the capo up the neck to change the key of a song.
- Simplify Chords
If a song has tricky barre chords, a capo lets you use easier open chords instead.
- Match Your Vocal Range
If a song feels too low or too high for your voice, a capo helps you adjust the pitch quickly.
- Create a Brighter Tone
Moving the capo higher up the neck gives your guitar a lighter, more sparkling sound—perfect for holiday songs.
- Experiment with Sound
Capos open up creative possibilities for different chord voicings and textures.
Practice Tips for Your Easy Christmas Guitar Songs for Beginners
With only a few weeks to go to the festive season you’ll need to start practicing if you want to entertain your family and friends during the holidays. Here’s a suggested practice schedule from Change at Sixty
10-minute sessions
Playing a song on guitar for a few minutes and then having a break is better than spending hours trying to learn the whole song. Practice the first verse over several 10-minute sessions, spaced out then do the same with the chorus. Before you know it, you’ll have Jingle Bells all done. Then on to the next one.
Play along with YouTube tutorials.
You’ll find someone on You Tube who is teaching the same songs you want to learn. Play along with them line by line and soon you’ll have mastered the whole song.
Keep your guitar handy in the living room for spontaneous strumming.
Don’t pack your guitar away after practice. Keep in handy so you can walk past it and pick it up for a quick 10-minute practice at any time, that way you’ll get a few practices in every day. Having your guitar sitting on it’s stand rather than under your bed will mean you’ll practice more.
If you haven’t got a stand here’s one of our favourites, sturdy well priced and looks good
This holiday season, let your guitar be the soundtrack to your celebrations. With easy Christmas guitar songs for beginners, quick practice tips, and the right gear, you’ll make music a joyful part of festivities for you and your family.
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