Hal Leonard Corporation
Hal Leonard Christmas Songs Strum Together Ukulele Guitar Book
★★★★★
Over 40 beloved Christmas standards arranged so ukulele, guitar, banjo, and mandolin players can strum side by side.
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Overview
Unite in Harmony with Festive Melodies
Introducing "Christmas Songs - Strum Together," a versatile songbook that allows players of ukulele, guitar, banjo, and mandolin to enjoy over 40 classic Christmas tunes together.
- Series: Strum Together
- Instruments: Ukulele, Baritone Ukulele, Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin
- Format: Melody, Lyrics, Chord Diagrams
- Songs: Over 40 Christmas songs
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Large, practical repertoire of over 40 well-known Christmas songs in a single volume.
- Multi-instrument compatibility lets mixed groups play from one book without separate arrangements.
- Chord diagrams on the page reduce the need to cross-reference a chord dictionary.
- Melody line and lyrics included, making it useful for sing-along sessions as well as instrumental play.
- Hal Leonard's clean engraving and layout is easy to read under rehearsal conditions.
👎 Cons
- Standard softcover binding does not lie flat at a music stand without being held open.
- Arrangements are chordal/strumming-focused — not suited for players seeking solo or fingerstyle arrangements.
- No audio or play-along tracks included with the book.
- Song selection skews toward traditional standards; contemporary holiday repertoire is not represented.
Frequently Asked Questions
What instruments can play from this book simultaneously?
The book is arranged for ukulele, baritone ukulele, guitar, banjo, and mandolin — all reading from the same page, so players on different instruments can strum together without separate parts.
Does the book include chord diagrams, or just chord names?
Chord diagrams are included alongside melody and lyrics, making it accessible to players who read by shape rather than notation.
Is this suitable for beginners, or does it assume chord knowledge?
The Strum Together format is approachable for intermediate beginners who know basic chords — the diagrams help, but players still need to navigate chord transitions at song tempo.
How many songs are in the collection, and are they full arrangements or simplified?
The book contains over 40 Christmas standards. Arrangements present melody, lyrics, and chords — this is a strumming/singing collection, not a solo fingerpicking book.
Is this a spiral-bound or standard binding?
Standard Hal Leonard softcover binding — it will not lie flat on its own, which can be inconvenient at a music stand during group play.
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