This is a perfect Christmas song to play for your friends & family during the Holiday season. A Dean Martin classic for many of us. :)
In this easy lesson, you'll learn a simple version of this song. This version is ideal if you're learning this last minute! If you're following my Beginner Guitar Courses, this song will be perfect for Grade 2 students.
And - I'll also show you how to add some groove to it. You'll learn how different approaches can change up the style of this holiday classic. So - grab your guitar & get ready to spread some holiday joy! :)
🎄 Fan of Christmas music? Check out the JustinGuitar Christmas Songbook. It features 21 massive Christmas hits & you'll have everything you need for your holiday performance. And - all the songs come with a recommended timeline to help you learn them on time.
There are many ways you can approach this Christmas song. I'll walk you through how to play it to sound like the original Dean Martin version.
First, let's check out how you can play verse 1 of Winter Wonderland. To keep it simple, play four downstrums per bar. Follow the chord sequence below:
C Chord for 2 Bars G7 Chord for 4 Bars D7 for 2 beats G7 for 2 beats C Chord for 1 Bar
This harmony for Winter Wonderland is simple. And there's nothing wrong with keeping it simple - especially for a Christmas sing-along. :)
Suppose you want to sound more like the Michael Bublé version. Switch your G7 chord for a D minor. Give it a try - it gives it a jazzier sound.
Want to add a country feel to this classic? Add a base note with your thumb. You'll quickly follow with a down and upstrum on two & 'and.'
If you dig this song, explore and listen to a bunch of different versions of Winter Wonderland. Transcribe the parts you like and add them to your playing. Go for it & have fun. :)
Check out the original
