Christmas

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Motown bassist James Jamerson. A promotional portrait of American R&B group, The Temptations, circa 1965
How Motown hit-maker James Jamerson funked up a Christmas classic on this holiday gem from 1968

By Chris Jisi Published

The Temptations' funky cover of Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer captured Jamerson at his peak powers, before personal problems began to take their toll

Bassists
Fender proves it's the season of giving - score an extra $50 when you buy a $350+ gift card this Christmas
Turn $350 into $400 and save on your guitar of choice with this awesome free Fender gift card offer

By Daryl Robertson Published

As well as topping up your gift card to the sum of $50, there are also deals to be had on the Player Plus, American Professional II and Vintera II guitars

Guitars
Santa Claus playing guitar
Make your guitar sing with this harmony-laden rock arrangement of classic Christmas carol, The First Noël, in the style of Steve Vai and Brian May

By Martin Cooper Published

Wow the family with this special six-string take on the much-loved choral tune

Lessons
Steeleye Span
How to play the Holly and the Ivy on acoustic guitar

By Stuart Ryan Published

A Christmas cracker popularized by Steeleye Span, his traditional song dates back to the 19th century – and will entertain the family as only an acoustic waltz in 3/4 can

Lessons
Fender Gift Card: Score $75 when you spend $500
Fender proves it's the season of giving - score an extra $75 when you buy a $500 gift card this Christmas

By Daryl Robertson Published

As well as topping up your gift card to the sum of $75, there are also deals to be had on the Squier Paranormal and Sonic series, Player guitars and more

Music Industry
Andy Johns
Learn to play In the Bleak Midwinter with this festive jazz-blues guitar arrangement that really sleighs

By Andy Jones Published

It's time to embrace the Yuletide season and sharpen up your legato skills and melodic development with a jazz-blues arrangement of this classic Christmas song

Lessons
Sweetwater advises ordering by December 15 to guarantee delivery of your festive gear in time for Christmas
Sweetwater advises ordering by December 15 to guarantee delivery of your festive gear in time for Christmas

By Daryl Robertson Published

Order now to take advantage of the latest Sweetwater offers and save big on the ultimate gift for the rocker in your life

Guitar Gear
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Christmas with The Beatles: Celebrate with John, Paul, George and Ringo

By Damian Fanelli Published

Bands
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Hear Eddie Van Halen and Steve Lukather Shred “Joy to the World”

By Chris Scapelliti Published

In 2003, Eddie Van Halen was near the end of his lengthy hiatus from public activity that began in 1999, after the Van Halen III tour.

Guitarists
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Jingle Hells: Christmas Songs Played in Minor Keys

By Tyler Larson Published

For every Grinch out there who's already sick of the holidays, here’s a reprieve from the overload of “joy” and “cheer.”

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