Jingle Bell Rock has become an iconic Christmas song that has become part of our culture. Combining elements from rock music with classic holiday cheer, its distinctive sound stands out.
Bobby Helms first recorded “White Christmas” in 1957 and it has become an ever-popular holiday staple, covered by numerous artists like Reba McEntire and Blake Shelton.
Key of C
Jingle Bell Rock is an iconic Christmas tune written by Joseph Carleton Beal and James Ross Boothe and recorded first by Bobby Helms for Decca 9-30513 in October 1957, then again by Kapp K-719 in 1965 and finally Little Darlin’ LD-0038 later that same year.
This song in the key of C utilizes various chords to form different chord progressions and is an excellent opportunity for beginning players to build chord progression skills.
John Lennon and Yoko Ono made this song famous with their rendition, featuring lyrics which expressed protest against Vietnam War, which had already lasted over 20 years at that point. Written in key of A and containing several chord alterations within its scale, this piece makes an excellent way to experiment with chord changes or modulations techniques; also making a good candidate for use with capo on second fret.
Scale of C
Jingle Bell Rock is an easy song to learn on guitar, making it one of the classic holiday tunes to master. To start out playing this timeless melody you will require an acoustic or electric guitar as well as basic knowledge of chords – this how-to video provides you with that knowledge as it breaks down chord progressions for intro, verse 1 and chorus of this popular holiday tune. A helpful tip for newcomers would be paying close attention to when Drums start coming in on Bar 2 of Intro and when backing vocals join in on Bar 4 respectively in bar 1 to know when Drums enter or backing vocals join in; similarly when backing vocals come in for Verse 1.
Chords
Jingle bell rock chords are straightforward and straightforward, making learning them simple, yet the key to playing well lies in practice. Begin by listening to the song as frequently as possible; don’t get discouraged if it takes you some time before getting it just right! Once comfortable with melody and rhythm, consider switching guitars until you find one with a tone best suited to the song; orchestra or classic dreadnought may work best for acoustic tones while electric ones may work best with single coil pickups or humbuckers until finding which works for you personally! When ready, use an online guitar tuner to ensure all notes are in tune before picking up and start playing away!
Melody
Jingle bell rock is an energetic Christmas tune that’s great fun to learn and play, both as a musical performance and vocal tune. There are multiple levels of difficulty for learning it, from beginning with just open chords up through strumming patterns and other chord movements to highlight its melody. Experiment with different guitar tones until you find one you enjoy playing: warm resonant acoustic or electric tones or single coil pickups instead of humbuckers for clear sounding results could all work.
Apply yourself, and soon enough you’ll be playing Jingle Bell Rock like an expert! Remember to take things step-by-step, and don’t give up if progress doesn’t appear immediately – keep practicing, and you’ll soon become one!