In this free guitar lesson, I show you how to play the guitar chords to “Jingle Bell Rock” by Bobby Helms.   You see how the song makes use of jazzy composition techniques such as voice leading, secondary dominants, and diminished passing chords.    Visit the GuitarMusicTheory.com website to enroll in a FREE guitar course and join the email list GUITAR GEAR PRS SE Mira Frost Blue Metallic w/ Mint Pickguard Kemper Profiling Amplifier

Ep37 Jingle Bell Rock | How Does This Song Work?

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In episode 165 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I prepare to play upcoming gigs with the Huey Lewis and The News tribute band, The Heart of Rock and Roll. I walk you through the process I go through when I'm reviewing for a show and discuss the songs I'll be performing. 

Ep165 Preparing For Huey Lewis Tribute Band Gig

In episode 164 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I interview Scott Williamson, a top-tier studio drummer in the Nashville area for decades. In addition to his drumming career, Scott is a mixing engineer and music producer. He'll provide insights into life as a studio musician, answer listener questions, and reveal his favorite guitar parts. 

Ep164 Nashville Studio Drummer and Music Producer Scott Williamson

How does the song "Jack and Diane" work? Listen to episode 163 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast to hear how this John Mellencamp classic features memorable acoustic guitar riffs that make great use of different chord shapes and chord voicings. 

Ep163 Jack and Diane - How Does This Song Work?

"Knights of Cydonia" by Muse is an epic rock anthem that blends various musical influences to create a unique and powerful listening experience. The song stands out for its grandiose and cinematic feel, drawing inspiration from progressive rock, space rock, and spaghetti westerns. In Episode 162 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I break the music down and explain how its puzzling chord changes follow a logical pattern.   

Ep162 Knights of Cydonia - How Does This Song Work?

In episode 161 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I answer listener questions about Hot For Teacher, multitracks, bass rigs, Funk #49, mastering songs, major and minor pentatonic, CAGED, hand soreness, Knights of Cydonia, and more.  

Ep37 Jingle Bell Rock | How Does This Song Work?

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