[Christmas] Introducing recommended Christmas songs that are easy to play even for piano beginners
At Christmas, familiar streets are adorned with illuminations, creating a magical, dreamlike world.
While your heart may dance with excitement, some of you might also feel a little wistful as the end of the year approaches.
In this article, we’ll introduce songs perfect for the Christmas season, especially for beginner pianists.
From classic children’s songs and pop to Western hits and classical pieces, there are plenty of sheet music options arranged for beginners.
There are many pieces—from fun and uplifting to beautifully serene—so start by trying to play just the melody!
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[Christmas] Introducing recommended Christmas songs that are easy to play even for piano beginners (21–30)
Six Pieces for Children (Christmas Album), Op. 72: No. 2 in E-flat major, Andante sostenuto, MWV U 170Felix Mendelssohn
Composed as a gift for children at Christmas in 1842, Mendelssohn’s piano miniature is enveloped in a gentle, tender atmosphere.
Written in E-flat major, it features a delicate touch and refined harmonic progressions; despite its brevity at 42 measures, it conveys profound musicality.
Set at a calm Andante sostenuto tempo, the warmly expressive melody has a soothing charm.
Among the six pieces in the collection, this one is especially approachable, making it ideal for beginners at the piano or those interested in Romantic music.
The sixteenth notes on the page may look daunting, but the tempo isn’t fast, so you should be able to manage the notes if you practice slowly.
For passages with many flats or dense note clusters, ask your piano teacher for guidance, and practice by slowly locating the keys until you can play them comfortably.
If you can play classical pieces properly, those around you will surely be impressed.
Passacaglia Harpsichord Suite No. 7 (HWV 432)Georg Friedrich Händel
This piece distills the charm of Baroque music.
Based on a four-measure theme, it unfolds into 15 variations in which rhythm, melody, and harmony are skillfully transformed.
Amid its solemn atmosphere, a rich musicality can be felt that captivates listeners and doesn’t let go.
It is also popular as a keyboard étude and is recommended for those just beginning piano.
As you savor the process by which complex music arises from a simple theme, you’ll experience the profound depth of the Baroque.
If you’re seeking a Christmas-like ambiance, it would be wonderful to play it on a church organ.
If you have a digital piano, you can select organ or harpsichord sounds, so it might be nice to practice while changing the timbre.
[Christmas] Introducing Recommended Christmas Songs That Are Easy to Play Even for Piano Beginners (31–40)
Santa Claus is coming to townJ. Fred Coots / Haven Gillespie
“Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” is beloved as a Christmas song classic that everyone from children to adults can sing.
It’s a must-have for the holiday season, with many famous artists like The Jackson 5, the Carpenters, and Justin Bieber releasing cover versions.
Because the left hand often repeats the same chords and the right-hand melody moves mostly by step, it should be approachable even for beginner pianists.
If the dotted rhythm in the right hand is difficult, start by practicing with eighth notes; once you’re comfortable, add the bouncy feel of dotted eighths and sixteenths.
Happy Xmas (War Is Over)John Lennon & Yoko
“Happy Xmas (War Is Over),” written by John Lennon and Yoko Ono and released in 1971.
Although it wasn’t a major hit right after its release, it has repeatedly re-entered the charts every Christmas season and is now a classic Christmas song.
While many Christmas songs tend to be about love, romance, or God, this song carries a wish for peace.
Let’s perform it gently and calmly, praying that everyone around the world can enjoy a happy, conflict-free Christmas.
All I Want For Christmas Is You (Lovers’ Christmas)Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” known in Japan by the title “Koibitotachi no Christmas,” is a classic holiday song that enjoys a worldwide resurgence in popularity every Christmas.
Its sparkling, festive sound perfectly captures the excitement of the season and the glittering atmosphere of the city—and playing it on the piano is sure to boost your Christmas spirit! With the wish for “another fun Christmas this year,” it might be a good idea to start practicing a little early.
Scenes from Childhood No. 7: Träumerei (Dreams)Robert Schumann
Scenes from Childhood is a collection of twelve piano miniatures by Robert Schumann, a leading composer of the German Romantic era, which he left as “works for adults depicting a child’s heart.” No.
7, Träumerei, with its dreamy, beautiful melody, is one of Schumann’s most famous piano pieces.
Its warm and gentle character is perfect for a cozy Christmas evening with family or a loved one.
It might be nice to give a performance as a gift, with the sentiment: “Let’s enjoy Christmas together again next year, too.”
I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa ClausTommie Connor
The classic Christmas song “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” has a behind-the-scenes story: it was created in response to a request from a luxury department store to write a song promoting their annual Christmas cards.
It became widely known after The Jackson 5 covered it in 1970, and it’s sung around the world in English, Japanese, Danish, French, and more.
Picture the charming lyrics from a child’s perspective—“I saw Mommy kissing Santa!”—and try playing it lightly on the piano.
Once you get the hang of it, add some rhythm to your left hand to make it even more festive!