Easy Guitar Tabs
4. Jingle Bells.pdfSong #4 from Easy Tab Melodies
This song uses very simple rhythms as well, and only uses notes from the first 2 strings. Students get right to work when the see this one partly because it's fun, and partly because it looks so easy.
Complete with lyrics and chord charts.
5. Big Ben's Chime.pdfSong #5 from Easy Tab Melodies
Even know kids don't always recognize the name of this song, they ALL recognize the tune. This songs uses notes on the first 3 strings.
This song has no lyrics, but chord charts are provided.
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.pdfSong #6 from Easy Tab Melodies
This is one of the most recognizable and popular songs out there for students to play and sing. This song uses notes on the first 3 strings. Students and new players always love this one.
Complete with lyrics and chord charts.
10. London Bridge.pdfSong #10 from Easy Tab Melodies
This is song only uses notes from the first 3 strings. That, along with its' slow rhythm, makes it one of the easier songs from this collection. The chord changes are very simple too.
Complete with lyrics and chord charts.
11. Amazing Grace .pdfSong #11 from Easy Tab Melodies
This famous traditional melody uses notes from the first 4 strings. The melody consists of mainly open strings, making it very simple. The chord changes are very simple on this song as well.
Complete with lyrics and chord charts.
15 Happy Birthday.pdfSong #15 from Easy Tab Melodies
This famous traditional melody uses notes from the first 4 strings. This song has the added challenge of using notes on the 4th fret. It's a good chance for students to strengthen their 4th finger.
Complete with lyrics and chord charts.
20 Drunken Sailor.pdfSong #20 from Easy Tab Melodies
This famous sea shanty is always loads of fun for new guitar students. Drunken Sailor uses lots of 8th notes to give students a chance to practice alternate picking.
Complete with lyrics and chord charts.
22. Are You Sleeping?.pdfSong #22 from Easy Tab Melodies
This melody, also known as "Frere Jacques", uses 8th notes, just like Drunken Sailor. This song also has the extra challenge of using 8th notes while switching strings
Complete with lyrics and chord charts.
We Three Kings.pdfSong #24 from Easy Tab Melodies
The beautiful Christmas melody stays in first position the time, making it one of the easier songs from the Easy Tab Melodies book.
Complete with lyrics and chord charts.
"Easy Tab Melodies", by Isaac Gish, was written to give new students a chance to learn some fun and familiar songs as they begin to build some strength and coordination. The book contains 30 easy melodies including those shown above.
Some of the melodies contained in the book but that are not listed above are:
The Star Spangled Banner
Pop Goes the Weasel
Korobeiniki (Tetris Theme)
Down by the Bay
Ode to Joy
In the Hall of the Mountain King
Silent Night