The word "DADGAD" refers to the names of the notes on the open strings of one of many alternate tunings for the guitar, one that is very popular with acoustic guitar players. It has a wonderfully warm resonance, allowing you to play simple single-note melodies, yet still fill out the sound of the instrument. The twenty Christmas carols presented here form a perfect introduction to playing guitar in DADGAD tuning. The melodies are presented without added bass notes or chords - just those great melodies, once heard, never forgotten. This means you already know what the tune is supposed to sound like, leaving you to concentrate on playing the notes on the right string and fret, and for the right length of time. This book is the easiest of Rob Mackillop's DADGAD books. It assumes you know how to hold and tune the guitar, and play some notes and a few simple chords. The book includes a "Technique Primer" to help get you up and running, plus the essential chord diagrams for playing in DADGAD tuning. Book includes access to online audio featuring Rob MacKillop's performance of each piece.
Adeste Fideles
Away In A Manger (Version 1)
Away In A Manger (Version 2)
Baloo, Lammy
Deck The Halls
Ding Dong, Merrily On High
Good King Wenceslas
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
I Saw Three Ships
Infant Holy, Infant Lowly
It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
O Come, All Ye Faithful
O Little Town Of Bethlehem
See Amid The Winter?s Snow
Silent Night
The First Noel
The Holly And The Ivy
We Three Kings
We Wish You A Merry Christmas
While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night
Away In A Manger (Version 1)
Away In A Manger (Version 2)
Baloo, Lammy
Deck The Halls
Ding Dong, Merrily On High
Good King Wenceslas
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
I Saw Three Ships
Infant Holy, Infant Lowly
It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
O Come, All Ye Faithful
O Little Town Of Bethlehem
See Amid The Winter?s Snow
Silent Night
The First Noel
The Holly And The Ivy
We Three Kings
We Wish You A Merry Christmas
While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night
| Arrangement | Guitar |
| Genres | Christmas |
| Format | Mixed Songbook |
| Media | Sheet Music |
| Publisher | Mel Bay Publications |
| ISBN | 9780786699575 |