Hi fam,

As promised, the lead guitar lesson for “Jingle Bell Rock” by Bobby Helms is officially live. 🎄🎸

On this page, you’ll find everything you need to dig in and start playing right away:

• Full lesson video

• Play-along jam track

• Complete TAB

This is one of those holiday tunes that’s way more musical than it might seem at first glance — and that’s exactly why it makes such a great study.

Why This Song Is Worth Learning

If you’re looking to move beyond straight pentatonic licks, this lesson is a fantastic next step.

The lead guitar parts in Jingle Bell Rock use:

• Arpeggios to outline the harmony

• Triad superimposition over chords

• Small, melodic ideas that sound intentional and “written,” not random

These concepts can be used in classic rock, country, jazz, and blues-based music, so the ideas you learn here will carry over into your everyday playing.

Some of this material may feel new at first — and that’s a good thing. Take your time with it, loop small sections, and focus on how the notes relate to the underlying chords. That’s where the real magic happens. 

Give It a Christmas Whirl. 🎅

Have some fun with this one, plug into the jam track, and see how much musical mileage you can get out of a few well-placed notes.

If you have any questions or get stuck on a section, drop a comment and let us know. We’re happy to help.

Enjoy the lesson,

Nate