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Summary: Learn about different strumming patterns to use when writing Christmas songs in this free music composition video lesson.
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Erica Lane Erica Lane is a recording artist and music teacher. She graduated, Cum Laude, from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX, with a Bachelor of Music degree. She ... read more
Hi, I'm Erica Lane with Expert Village talking about how to write a Christmas song on the guitar. If I want to build up in the second verse that I can strum with a little bit more of a rhythm. (singing) Finally, another strumming pattern that you might want to use if you are doing a more solemn tune or something that is a little bit prettier and more romantic sounding. You might want to just simply pick the chords, just like that.