If you’re looking up chords and lyrics online, or playing along with YouTube tutorials, you may find that the time signature of a song is not mentioned. If you’re having a hard time figuring it out on your own, check out my Feeling the Difference Between 4/4 and 3/4 Time Signature, which will show you how to feel the difference between the two most popular time signatures. And in my post from yesterday, I included another video tutorial with three beginner strum patterns for playing in 3/4 time (commonly referred to as waltz rhythm).

Many popular Christmas songs are set in 3/4 time, and I’ve been compiling this list as we listen to holiday music at home. I’ve also included a few songs that are in 6/8 or 12/8 time signature because, more often than not, we can get away with using a waltz strum or fingerpicking pattern to play those songs. Can you think of any songs I missed? Let me know in the comments!