Below is the lesson for “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” by Brenda Lee.

Helpful Tips

Rock out with the band in this classic Christmas tune! As the ukulele player, you’ll back up bass, drums, and layered vocals, switching between rhythmic support and an electrifying lead that faithfully captures the iconic sax solo, note-for-note.

For the rhythm parts, use simple down and up strumming, adding chunks or rasgueado for extra flair. When it’s time for the solo, you’ll shift to fingerpicking with a three-finger approach. Keep a steady swing feel, and if you’re playing with the backing track, don’t forget to add a capo on the first fret.