Sheet music
Christmas piano sheet music: 6 pieces
From a melody learnt in an evening to a concert arrangement – noting which carols are in the public domain and where to get them free.
6 pieces4 in the public domain3 for beginners
Beginner
Jingle BellsJames Lord PierpontThe first Christmas piece almost every child can play – five notes are enough for the melody.in the public domain
Silent NightFranz Xaver GruberThe Christmas carol – written in Oberndorf in 1818, sung today in more than 300 languages.in the public domain
Last ChristmasGeorge MichaelThe Christmas song half of Europe argues about every year – and everyone sings along anyway.
Intermediate
Carol of the BellsMykola LeontowytschFour notes, endlessly repeated – and still the most driving Christmas piece of them all.in the public domain
White ChristmasIrving BerlinThe best-selling single in history – on the piano a calm standard with jazz harmony.
O Holy NightAdolphe AdamThe Christmas carol with the widest range – written for singers, correspondingly far-reaching on the piano.in the public domain