Simple Picking Pattern

This video demonstrates how to play a simple picking pattern using thumb, index and middle fingers.

Strumming a simple chord pattern

Using three simple chord shapes we learn to strum in time to the Guitar! Guitar! song. No PDF with this video.

Use this test piece to develop your ability to play across the first three strings.

Tablature to accompany the Guitar! Guitar! Video - for non-commercial use only.

Guitar Guitar John Oates 2025 (pdf)

Using 5 notes and strings 1 & 2, this simplified version of the classic Christmas anthem is a must for a Christmas Day performance.

Using 5 notes and strings 1 & 2, this simplified version of the classic Christmas anthem is a must for a Christmas Day performance.

When you play parts 1 & 2 together, using tablature, it should sound like this.

Jingle Bells notation and tablature - Full score and part score. For non-commercial, private use only.

Jingle Bells_ Full_ Notation (pdf)

Jingle Bells_Full Guitar Tab (pdf)

Jingle Bells_Notation Part 1 (pdf)

Jingle Bells_Notation Part 2 (pdf)

Jingle Bells_Part 1_Tab (pdf)

Jingle Bells_Part 2_Tab (pdf)

Beginner Guitar - string 3 Melody

Guitar String 3 Melody - this short melody uses string 2 & 3. The lyrics have a Christmas theme. For non-commercial, private use only.

Guitar String 3 - Clef and Tab_John Oates_Sanquay Publishing (pdf)

Beginner guitar - String 2 Melody

The melody played in the video can be downloaded here. For non-commercial, private use only.

Guitar String 2 Clef and Tab - Santa Lyrics (pdf)

Beginner guitar - String 1 Melody

The melody played in the video can be downloaded here. For non-commercial, private use only.

Guitar String 1 Clef and TAB - Santa on his Sleigh by John Oates (pdf)