[Christmas] Introducing recommended Christmas songs that are easy to play even for piano beginners

Jingle BellsJames Lord Pierpont

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This famous melody is one you can’t help but hum when the Christmas season arrives.

The image of sleigh bells ringing in time with the tune brings a warm feeling to the heart.

Composed in 1857 by James Pierpont, this piece features a simple, easy-to-remember melodic line, making it approachable even for those just starting the piano.

Once you can play it slowly, try gradually increasing the tempo.

Performing it at a Christmas party with family and friends will surely liven up the atmosphere!

The Son of God, this very nightJohn Francis Wade

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A solemn carol that has been sung since the 18th century and is indispensable for Christmas services.

Since its score was first published in 1751, it has been translated into over a hundred languages worldwide, and in Japan it is widely known under the title “Kami no Miko wa Koyoi shimo.” Characterized by an easy-to-remember melody based on the diatonic scale and a responsorial-style refrain, it’s also pleasantly straightforward to play on the piano.

Thanks to its dignified yet simple harmonic progression, simply following the melody slowly with the right hand is enough to create a truly Christmassy atmosphere!

Do you want to build a snowman?Kristen Anderson-Lopez,Robert Lopez

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Released in March 2014 as an insert song for Disney’s Frozen, this piece poignantly portrays Anna repeatedly calling to her sister Elsa—who has shut herself away—through the door, asking, “Do you want to play?” With a simple arrangement centered on piano and strings, its melody is easy to remember and the fingering is beginner-friendly, making it a great choice for those just starting piano.

This Christmas season, enjoy performing this heartwarming music while feeling the bonds between sisters and family.

My lover is Santa ClausMatsutōya Yumi

Lover Is Santa Claus Piano Beginner Beautifully Resonant Piano Solo Christmas

A song by Yumi Matsutoya that established Japan’s Christmas culture as an event for lovers.

Included on the 1980 album “SURF & SNOW,” it became widely known through the 1987 film “Take Me Out to the Snowland.” The meaning of “Your lover is Santa Claus,” which is hard to grasp in childhood, only truly clicks when you fall in love as an adult.

It warmly portrays that coming-of-age journey.

The bright melody over a lively 8-beat is easy to remember, and when played on the piano, you can feel the Christmas excitement spilling right from your fingertips.

At the end of the wilderness

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This hymn depicts the biblical story of shepherds in the fields hearing the angels’ song and being led to the birth of the Savior.

In the chorus, many notes are set to a single syllable, musically portraying the majestic scene of a host of angels spreading across the sky.

The melody is stepwise and easy to remember, and the meter is regular, so even beginners should be able to take on the piano performance without difficulty.

It’s a perfect piece for those who want to play solemn church music on the piano or feel the true meaning of Christmas through music.

Ode to JoyLudwig van Beethoven

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The melody placed in the final movement of Symphony No.

9 is captivating for its memorable tune made up of simple scales and broken chords.

The beautiful stepwise phrase “E E F G G F E D” features very smooth fingering, making it approachable even for those who have just started learning the piano.

While performances with orchestra and chorus resound with majestic exultation, on the piano the flowing beauty of the melodic line stands out even more, offering an elegant resonance that suits the quiet of winter.

Start by learning the melody with your right hand, and once you’re comfortable, add the bass with your left hand and try playing with both hands!

Christmas Time Is HereVince Guaraldi

Christmas Time Is Here – kno Piano Music – Sheet music transcription

This piece portrays a snow-laden winter scene and a gentle festive mood in a three-beat waltz.

Written for the December 1965 TV special “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” it has captivated many with its unique world where the clear harmonies of a children’s chorus intertwine with the language of jazz.

The lyrics, from a child’s perspective, describe the stillness and hope of Christmas, and their simple, unadorned wording—eschewing excessive virtuosity—speaks directly to the listener’s heart.

The piano’s soft arpeggios and resonant spaces convey both the chill and warmth of winter at once.

It’s an ideal song for those who seek inner quiet over showiness, and for anyone wishing to color moments with family or loved ones through music.

For beginner pianists, the note density and certain passages can be challenging, but the tempo is slow, so by practicing carefully with the score, recordings, and keyboard, you should be able to deliver a performance with the right atmosphere.