Jingle Bells
Jingle Bells Piano This Jingle Bells piano version is a fun and lively arrangement of the song that has some challenging sections to learn, most notably in the fast moving bassline of the left hand part. It is suitable for piano players who are reasonably early on in their learning as it is in a…
Da Capo
Da capo is an Italian word found in music that is translated as “from the head/beginning”. You will often see it as the abbreviation D.C. written just above the stave as part of a phrase such as DC al Fine. In music, it is a simple direction that means that you should repeat the piece…
The First Noel
The First Noel (also called “First Nowell”) is a traditional Cornish Christmas carol. I have put together 3 piano versions for you to learn depending on you level – an easy version, an intermediate version and a challenging version taken from my Christmas piano album “10 Christmas Carols”. Have a look/listen to the piece below…
Ding Dong Merrily on High
Ding Dong Merrily on High is a beautiful 16th century French tune that remains a much loved Christmas carol. This piano arrangement of it is in theme and variations form. Have a look/listen to it below: I hope you enjoy learning it! Ding Dong Merrily on High Sheet Music Click Here to Download Ding Dong…
The Holly and The Ivy
The Holly and the Ivy is a beautiful tradition Christmas folk song that is very popular. I hope you enjoy learning this piano arrangement. Have a look/listen to it below and then download the sheet music. Enjoy learning! The Holly and The Ivy Sheet Music This piano arrangement is written in a simple key (C…
O Come All Ye Faithful
O Come all Ye Faithful is one of the most popular Christmas carols. You will hear it sung at most carol services at Christmas. I have put together 2 different piano versions for you to enjoy learning. There is an easy version and a more challenging arrangement. Both of them are based on the traditional…
In The Bleak Midwinter
In the Bleak Midwinter is a beautiful Christmas carol based on a poem by Christina Rossetti. There are 2 tunes that the words are typically set to – the more well known one sung by congregations across the globe is by Gustav Holst (called “Cranham”), but there is another less well known melody by Harold…
A Time To Heal
This reflective piano piece called “A Time to Heal” is taken from my album “A Time for Everything“. Have a listen to the track below (on Spotify) and then click on the link underneath the score to download the sheet music for FREE. I hope you enjoy learning to play it! FREE PIANO SHEET MUSIC…
Middle C
What is Middle C? Middle C is the 4th C note from the left hand side of a standard 88-key piano (the 5th C from the right hand side) and is commonly tuned to 256 Hz. It is referred to as C4 in scientific pitch notation, is note number 60 in the MIDI protocol and…
Idée Fixe
What is an Idée Fixe? Idée fixe (French for “fixed idea”) is a term used by Berlioz in his Symphonic Fantastique and other pieces to describe a recurring theme in a piece of music that depicts a person or emotion – it is effectively the composition technique that is more commonly known as a leitmotif.…
Leitmotif
Leitmotif Definition A leitmotif is a short recurring musical phrase or theme that represents a person, thing or idea throughout a piece of music. A leitmotif typically takes the form of a short melodic idea, but can also be a rhythm or a harmonic progression. The Use of Leitmotifs Leitmotifs reappear at various points during…
