Little Drummer Boy

The Little Drummer Boy

Tablature by David James Stein, law studen extraordinaire

(djs10@po.cwru.edu)

I dunno who originally wrote it... miscellaneous Christmas song...

Written up on 12/16/97

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The best way I found to play this song is to hold a pick between your

index and middle fingers and use this for the melody, while strumming

the "drum" notes with your thumb. Make sure to strum hard because

they'll come out too quietly otherwise. The rhythm comes naturally

after a few tries. Enjoy and Merry Christmas (and Happy Hanukkah!)

- DJS