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Master 12 classic Christmas songs with Fret Zealot guitar lessons

The holidays are here! Make them a little merrier with 12 classic Christmas songs, reimagined in the style of some of your favorite artists, like Green Day, Slash, and Brian May. 

 

Hark the Herald Angels Sing (in the style of Brian May) 

Give this classic Christmas carol a glam rock twist, Brian May-style with this lesson! 

 

Silent Night (fingerstyle) 

Read about the story behind this song – which involved guitars being banned from church – here.

 

Deck the Halls (in the style of Green Day) 

This lesson adds a John Mayer-style groove to a classic carol. 

 

Jingle Bells (in the style of Stevie Ray Vaughan) 

Jingle Bells with a Texas blues shuffle – oh, what fun. 

 

Joy to the World – Blues 

In this lesson, “Joy to the World” gets a cool update with a blues shuffle feel.

 

12 Days of Christmas 

This song was meant for sing-alongs, so this lesson keeps it simple. Partridge in a pear tree not included.

 

Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy – metal

Who said The Nutcracker can’t be edgy? The metal version of this ballet song will have your listeners wanting an encore. 

 

We Wish You a Merry Christmas – David Gilmour style 

Classic Christmas meets Pink Floyd. 

 

The First Noel – Tom Misch style 

“The First Noel” gets a makeover, thanks to jazzy chord progressions a la Tom Misch. 

 

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen – Slash style 

Give this Christmas classic an epic spin with a Slash-inspired rendition. 

 

Oh, Come All Ye Faithful – Cory Wong style 

Christmas gets funky with this Cory Wong-inspired version of a Christmas carol classic. 

2024 Fret Zealot Holiday Gift Guide

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For everyone on your list:

Fret Zealot All-Access Pass subscription

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For the beginner:

Epiphone DR-100 

A classic dreadnought acoustic with a quality tone and build, the DR-100 is a perfect choice for any first-time guitar learner! Check out this review.

 

For the Paradise City dweller:

Epiphone Slash “AFD” Les Paul Special-II Performance Pack

The ultimate gift for the Slash fan in your life. This AFD Les Paul Special-II was designed by Slash himself, and this kit comes with a premium gig bag, signature guitar picks, and a Snakepit-15 practice amp – everything they need to rock out. Check out this review!


For the world traveler:

Traveler Travelcaster Deluxe

For the person on your list who’s always on the go – this full scale length electric travel guitar weighs only 5 lbs. 3 oz and is just 33.75″, making it perfect for the #VanLife traveler or the person who is always sending you postcards from the road. It comes with a padded gig pack with a pocket for their notebooks, tablets, and accessories!

 

For the hard rocker:

ESP LTD EC-256

The power chord expert in your life will love this solid body electric guitar with a rich, snappy tone, mahogany body, and push-pull coil tapping. It’s available in multiple colors, so you can pick the one that matches your rock star best! Check out this review.

 

For the vintage enthusiast:

Yamaha Revstar Element RSE20

This updated classic sounds as good as it looks. The body features curvy lines and classic aesthetics inspired by the British Café racer motorbikes, as well as two Yamaha Alnico V humbuckers for a wide tonal range. Check out this review!

 

For the country crooner:

Luna Vista Deer w/ Hard Case

This acoustic/electric guitar is a playable work of art that the Tim McGraw fan in your life will go crazy over. Its Grand Concert-sized body provides warmth, projection, and midrange punch – they’ll be playing it anywhere they can!

 

For the indie rocker:

Yamaha PAC112V Pacifica

With a lightweight body that’s ideal for jumping around on stage with and two Alnico V single-coil pickup for a variety of clean, rocking tones, the Pacifica is a great pick for your emerging indie artists. Check out this review.

 

For the singer/songwriter:

Yamaha A1M Dreadnought

For the person on your list who is always going to open mic nights – the Yamaha A1M Dreadnought will bring their songs to life. With a built-in traditional System 66 preamp, it sounds great for both live performance and recording. Check out this review!

 

For the bassist (or bass curious)

Yamaha BB234 Electric Bass Guitar

This bass guitar is great for first-time learners or guitar players looking to dip into the deep end of sound. It features a comfortable Yamaha body shape with a thinner profile, to make playing a breeze. Check out this review!