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O Little Town of Bethlehem – Easy Solo Guitar Composition – Guitar Lesson EP597

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In this week’s guitar lesson, you’ll learn how to play the Christmas song, “O Little Town of Bethlehem” on acoustic guitar by yourself (no jam track needed).

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  12. Jeff H says

    Great lesson, beautiful arrangement of this classic Christmas song. I always wonder what Christmas song you will do each year. Wishing you and your family a safe and happy Christmas and New Year. Thanks Brian.

  13. Nick Ll says

    After a few weeks of videos working properly I find that the sign in to demonstrate I’m not a bot looping problem is back. I log out and back in but it still refuses me. I can’t remember the technical solution, nor when it was posted because it the problem seemed to go away without me consciously making any changes, but now it’s back. Can anybody advise please? I’m using a MacBook and I don’t wish to delete all my browsing history.

  14. Mike W says

    Hi Brian, this is a lovely arrangement of a lovely melody. In the UK we use a different melody, so I shall have a go at following your method to come up with something similar. Wishing you and yours a happy and peaceful Christmas, Mike

    • Nick Ll says

      Yes Mike, having finally got the video to play (see above – turned the VPN on) I was befuddled by the tune – not the one I was taught – didn’t recognise it at all! But very nice all the same – lovely arrangement Brian. Must go and listen to a US choral performance!

  19. Don says

    Another great Christmas song, Thanks! I watched you play it and thought, this is gonna be hard! So many new chords to learn. But after going through it a couple times, it will be easier than I thought.

  22. Stewart W says

    Brian,
    Merry Christmas.
    I have been a member for a few months but a “player” for decades. Your lessons have been a God send to me as I am enjoying them more than I could have imagined. I’ve read books in the past, learned to read and relearned to read staff notes, tried just using tabs, etc. I think I’ve learned more and have made more progress in the past few months than any time in my lifetime. Being in mediocre cover bands in the 60’s playing what I call bubble gum music I have always wanted to be better at playing more complex works. Maybe, just maybe, your instructional body of work will guide me to what I have been seeking. This year’s Christmas song is great.
    SLW…

  25. John W says

    Hi Brian,

    as an early intermediate player, this one is great. Was able to play it entirely through first try! Need to smooth it out a bit, but will be able to add it to my Christmas repertoire along with other of your arrangements. I love the over all simplicity of this, and yet it sounds rich and full! Really enjoyable to play. Thank you, John

  27. Ralph S says

    Brian, every week I look forward to the lessons, but every year starting in October I start looking forward to to your Christmas lesson. Thank you for continuing sharing your talent with us.

  30. Mike D says

    Brian… Merry Christmas to you and your family. Love your instructional videos and especially “O little town of Bethlehem “. I will begin practicing this first thing tomorrow morning!

    Mike

  38. John H says

    Thanks Brian – Am putting together a mini solo show for my wife on Xmas eve – Am finishing with a Christmas medley and this fits in PERFECTLY !! I’m hoping you’ll make 1000 !!! I know you have become so much a part of many of our weekly routines – Thank you !!

  40. Gary M says

    This was an excellent help in picking out (playing) the melody notes while strumming cords. And ending the strum on the melody note of the cord being played. This will help me tremendously in arranging songs in the future.

  48. Thomas G says

    Yet another amazing style and technique to hear–coming out of my guitar! Maybe not quite as slick as your sound, Brian, but hey.
    Is the C Cm7 C7 run your little Christmas song tricky bit?
    Thanks for all your wonderful effort all year round.
    Merry Christmas to you and to all my fellow students.
    Tom

  49. Mark M says

    Love you man! You are making my life so much happier. I have always wanted to be the guitarist that you are making me. Can’t thank you enough! Playing this Christmas song at this level makes me feel like I received my Christmas gift early!

  50. Paul T says

    Hi Brian Thanks for the pretty arrangement of “Little Town of Bethlehem” and for the tips on arranging Christmas carols for guitar. As usual, you make things so easy. I’ll have to experiment with some arrangements of my own. I hope you enjoy the holidays.

    Paul

  51. Fred P says

    As is with most of your lessons, the songs get easier to play with repeated effort. This is a truly delightful rendition, and I’m prepping to play it at my folk club’s Christmas party next week!

  52. Mike C says

    You are correct, this is a beautiful song. For me it came at a propitious time. I have really struggled with the song but it is improving my guitar playing immensely. I just can’t get the Fm chord. Any options? Love your teaching style. I am less than a year into guitar, but am excited about learning “O Little Town in Bethlehem “.

  53. Mike G says

    Hey Brian,
    I’ve been watching your lessons for a while and really appreciate the way you teach. I just signed up for the lessons and really enjoying them. I really like the different voicing you use in “oh little town of Bethlehem” thank you

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