Jingle Bells - Guitar Solo

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Instructor: Rick Graham Level: Intermediate Topic: Chords Style: Holiday

Excerpt: Well that time of the year has crept out of nowhere on us all again. So let's get in the spirit of Christmas by taking a look at one of the most popular seasonal tunes of all, 'Jingle Bells'. This particular arrangement is one I made with the classical guitar in mind although it still sounds great on steel string and even electric guitar. As always, watch ...

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Instructor: Rick Graham Level: Intermediate Topic: Chords Style: Holiday

Excerpt: The most technically demanding aspect of this arrangement is the control of the individual voices. It is a good idea to study the score away from your guitar and grab a pencil and mark in any inner voices that you feel may need specific attention. If you are not aware of these elements, you will miss a vital opportunity to hone your ear as well as your gene...

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Instructor: Rick Graham Level: Intermediate Topic: Chords Style: Holiday

Excerpt: Technically, you may find the position shifts need the most work in this section as the alternation between the chords and the octave figures require considerable shifts from a lower to higher position, and vice versa. If you are playing classical guitar with no cutaway, you will need to take care when accessing the upper frets and you may need to employ a ...

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