Learn to play a simple rhythm for the song 'O Little Town Of Bethlehem'. Working through the chords in the key of G can be a great exercise when trying to improve chord changes.
Here's how to play a simple rhythm for the song 'O Little Town Of Bethlehem'.
This song arrangement is set up as preparation for '12 Christmas songs Vol.2'. The chords and the strumming rhythm used here are a great exercise to get involved in before trying out the next series.
Key learning Points
Improving changes between all the chords in the key of G
Learning a strumming pattern to use with chords
Further developing the skill of reading and understanding chord sheets
O Little Town Of Bethlehem - full play through
Working through the chords in the key of G can be a great exercise when trying to improve chord changes. In this song, we use the open G, E minor, D shape and C shapes, which require all kinds of different finger movements and positions.
Try moving through these chords with one single strum first, giving your fingers time to adjust to each position before introducing any rhythm.
Focus on the next chord in the progression and visually what it looks like before moving your fingers
Then, try to lift fingers off and put fingers back down on the fretboard at the same time
As we start to gain confidence here, this is the right time to introduce some rhythm.
'Down, Down, Up' and change chord.
This is a challenging movement, where slowly building up tempo will be the best way of putting the chords and rhythm together. Take your time and enjoy the challenge, as this is definitely a step up. Do not panic if it doesn't come right away!
