Select a Christmas carol from the list below for arrangements written specifically for the piano. There are currently three versions of each carol for beginner to more advanced pianists (more versions coming soon!). The higher the version number, the more challenging and intricate the arrangement is, so hopefully, there will be at least one version suitable for everyone who is looking for Christmas music for piano. Below the list of carols is an explanation of each of the versions and their level of difficulty.
If you are looking for piano parts to play along with other instrumentalists and singers, visit the Christmas song piano accompaniment page.
Angels We Have Heard on High
Auld Lang Syne
Away in a Manger (Kirkpatrick)
Away in a Manger (Murray)
Bring A Torch, Jeannette Isabella
Deck the Hall
Ding Dong! Merrily on High
The First Noel
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
Good Christian Men Rejoice
Good King Wenceslas
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing
Here We Come A-Caroling
The Holly and the Ivy
I Saw Three Ships
In Dulci Jubilo
In the Bleak Midwinter
It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
Jingle Bells (short version)
Jingle Bells (longer version)
Jolly Old St. Nicholas
Joy to the World
O Christmas Tree
O Come All Ye Faithful
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Patapan
Silent Night
Up on the Housetop
Wassail Song
We Three Kings
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
What Child Is This
Version 1: The Beginner versions feature the melody in one staff (treble clef), to be played with one hand. No key signatures — accidentals are used instead.
Version 2: The Easy versions feature only the melody, split between between both hands, in grand staff format (treble and bass clef). No key signatures — accidentals are used instead.
Version 3: The Simple versions have the melody in the right hand, with a basic accompaniment in the left hand, playing only one note at a time. Key signatures are used for this version and the following versions.
Version 4: The Intermediate versions include the melody in the right hand, with a slightly more complicated left hand accompaniment and some harmonies.
Version 5: The Advanced versions include the melody in the right hand, with chords and moving lines in the left hand.
For more information, lead sheets with chords, and versions of each carol in different keys, visit the home page for a table of contents for all of the carols. Each lead sheet page includes links to the carol for wind, brass, and string instruments, as well as soprano and alto recorder. You can also view and print the lyrics to each carol.
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Table of Contents for the Christmas Song Lead Sheets:
Angels We Have Heard on High
Auld Lang Syne
Away In a Manger
Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella
Deck the Hall
Ding Dong! Merrily on High
The First Noel
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
Good Christian Men, Rejoice
Good King Wenceslas
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing
Here We Come A-Wassailing
The Holly and the Ivy
I Saw Three Ships
In Dulci Jubilo
In the Bleak Midwinter
It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
Jingle Bells (short easy version)
Jingle Bells (full version)
Jolly Old St. Nicholas
Joy to the World
O Christmas Tree
O Come All Ye Faithful
O Come, O Come Emmanuel
O Holy Night
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Patapan
Quelle Est Cette Odeur Agréable
Silent Night
Toyland
The Twelve Days of Christmas
Up on the Housetop
We Three Kings
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
What Child Is This?
More Music and Educational Materials by Kyle Coughlin:
Learn about rhythm and improve your skills: Rhythm-In-Music.com
Free online metronomes that speak the beat: MusicAllTheTime.com
Sleigh Bell Metronome
Free blank sheet music paper: Music-Paper.com
Clarinet fingering charts and instruction: TheClarinet.net
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