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[Christmas Songs] Carefully Selected Classic and Popular Pieces That Delight When Played on Piano

When it comes to Christmas songs, there are solemn pieces that evoke the sound of bells and gently falling snow, as well as bright, festive tunes that make you feel excited waiting for Santa to arrive.

Playing these classic and popular Christmas songs on the piano lets you enjoy a different mood, brought out by the instrument’s delicate timbre.

In this article, we’ll introduce a wide selection of Christmas songs perfect for those who want to perform at parties and events or simply enjoy playing at home.

We’ve picked works from a wide range of genres—classical, hymns, Western pop, and J-Pop—so feel free to use this as a reference when choosing your setlist!

[Christmas Songs] Carefully Selected Classic & Popular Pieces That Delight on Piano (81–90)

Let’s decorate with holly.sanbika

“Deck the Halls” is one of the most famous hymns sung at Christmas.

Its light, buoyant rhythm is pleasant and helps heighten the festive mood of the season.

Because the piece is built mainly on the repetition of a simple melody, it’s also recommended for beginners to practice on the piano and perform.

As an aside, in J.K.

Rowling’s Harry Potter series, the main part of Harry’s wand is made from holly.

Knowing it’s the same material that appears in familiar novels and films can make the song feel even more approachable.

Hane Keisuke
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Silent EveKarashima Midori

Silent Eve - Piano - Midori Karashima - Theme song of the drama “Christmas Eve”
Silent EveKarashima Midori

Released in 1990 by Midori Karashima, this song became a major hit as the theme for the drama “Christmas Eve.” Its melancholy, delicate melody evokes the quiet image of a Christmas night with snow falling softly.

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All I Want For Christmas Is YouMariah Carey

All I Want For Christmas Is You – Mariah Carey | Piano Cover + Sheet Music
All I Want For Christmas Is YouMariah Carey

Among Christmas songs, this is a timeless classic loved all around the world! If you play the gentle intro in a way that really lets it be heard, and then, from the part where the tempo picks up, convey the cheerful Christmas mood, it should make for a richly expressive performance.

Thinking up various arrangements is surely one of the joys of doing a piano cover, isn’t it?

Hane Keisuke
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In conclusion

Have you found a piano piece you want to play at Christmas, or a piano arrangement you want to listen to? We’ve introduced classic Christmas songs that are perfect for the piano and sure to delight.

From hymns to Silent Night, time spent playing Christmas songs on the piano can become a special gift, cherished by both the performer and the listener.

Choose your favorite Christmas piano piece and spend a heartfelt holy night with the warm tones born from the keys.

May the melody spun from your fingertips light up the smiles of those you hold dear.