# 264 -3 Must-Know Christmas Songs

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Podcast: [Beginner Guitar Academy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/beginner-guitar-academy-442144)
Published: 2025-12-12T10:37:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.bgapodcast.com/
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## Resource

Master three holiday classics with simplified chord progressions and strumming patterns designed for beginner guitarists. Learn practical substitutions like Bm7 to navigate tricky transitions and build musical energy.

## Highlights
- Practical takeaway: Use Bm7 as an easier, effective substitute for the full B minor chord
- Main idea: Build musical intensity by progressing from whole notes to eighth-note strumming patterns
- Failure mode: Avoid overcomplicating strumming patterns at the expense of maintaining steady timing
- Practical takeaway: Utilize a capo on the 1st fret to simplify the chords for 'Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree'
- Main idea: Use palm muting techniques to add rhythmic interest and a 'rock' feel to pop classics

## Topics

Guitar Instruction, Christmas Songs, Beginner Guitar, Chord Substitutions, Strumming Patterns, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Music Theory

## Chapters
- 1:00 — Introduction to the 2025 Christmas Setlist: An overview of the three featured songs: Feliz Navidad, Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree, and Last Christmas.
- 5:50 — Feliz Navidad: Chords and Progressions: A breakdown of the G, A, D, and Bm chords, including simplified finger placement options.
- 9:00 — Strumming Dynamics for Feliz Navidad: How to transition from simple whole notes to energetic eighth-note patterns without losing timing.
- 12:20 — Last Christmas: Wham! vs. Jimmy Eat World: Comparing the classic pop version with a rockier arrangement and exploring melody-focused playing.
- 16:00 — Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree: Intro and Chords: Step-by-step guidance on playing the iconic intro riff and using a capo for easier playing.
- 19:10 — Advanced Techniques: Palm Muting and Verse Patterns: Applying palm muting and specific rhythmic patterns to enhance the holiday classics.

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