Mr Sandman / Mr. Santa - Fingerstyle Guitar - Lesson Demo

2,052 views · Published 10 November 2015 · 5:14 · Indexed 22 September 2026

Channel: Rich Severson · 2015 · Music

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Complete 36 minute video lesson with PDF  in tab & notation at
https://guitarcollegelibrary.com/programs/mrsand-6a93e0?categoryId=95734

Originally written as Mister Sandman, the author later rewrote the lyrics for Christmas use as "Mr Santa."  Rich's fingerstyle arrangement has a unique intro and an alternating bass line throughout the melody.  Rich also shows you the classic intro if you would prefer to use it.  The song is upbeat and easily recognizable to most everyone, it's a great addition to your fingerstyle repertoire that you can play all year long. The 36 minute video is demonstrated close up and slowly by measure then rehearsed in sections.  Includes printable PDF is written in tab and notation.

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