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

Christmas Time Is HereVince Guaraldi

Christmas Carols – Christmas Time Is Here (Charlie Brown)

This song is a beautiful, relaxed waltz (in 3/4 time) featured in Peanuts, best known for Snoopy.

The music from Peanuts is known for its many high-quality hidden gems.

It was composed by Vince Guaraldi, a jazz pianist active on the West Coast.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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“December – Christmas” from “The Four Seasons”Pyotr Tchaikovsky

Seong-Jin Cho – Tchaikovsky The Seasons, Op. 37 bis: December: Christmas Week (2011)

This is the depiction of December from The Seasons, a piano piece by the Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky that portrays the sights of the Russian year.

In December, Christmas is, as expected, a hallmark even in Russia.

Although the tones in 3/4 time may sound tinged with melancholy, the gentle character of the piece also suits warm scenes of families spending Christmas together.

There are no large developments, but it is a piece that invites you to listen leisurely to the piano’s timbre.

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SAKI

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HappinessAI

Happiness (Piano) AI - Beginner

It was the TV commercial song for Coca-Cola’s 2011 Christmas campaign, and since it was used every year during the Christmas season for five consecutive years starting in 2011, many people probably feel that it’s Christmas when they hear this song.

There are three piano versions—beginner, intermediate, and advanced—so try playing the one that matches your level.

The beginner version consists of two voices: the vocal melody and a simple accompaniment.

There are no difficult techniques like chords or arpeggios, so it should be easy to try!

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HATSUMI

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Santa Tell MeAriana Grande

Ariana Grande – Santa Tell Me/Piano cover/Sheet

This song, which adds a dazzling touch to the Christmas atmosphere, skillfully expresses both the joy and anxieties of romance.

Released in November 2014, it has enlivened charts around the world every holiday season with Ariana Grande’s captivating vocals and catchy melody.

Its lyrics—asking Santa about a lover’s true feelings—seem to resonate with many listeners.

Ranked 13th on Billboard’s “Greatest of All Time Holiday 100 Songs,” it has firmly established itself as a modern Christmas standard.

Enjoyable in a variety of settings, from parties to family gatherings, it’s a piece that’s sure to delight if you perform it on the piano!

Merry XmasBoA

[Sheet Music] “Meri Kuri / BoA” Piano Arrangement

From the moment you hear it, “Meri Kuri” puts you in the Christmas spirit.

As one of BoA’s classic hits, it has been loved for many years.

There are plenty of video tutorials, making it a great pick for piano beginners.

Above all, it’s a song that makes you want to play it! Its unique winter warmth and simple melody really sink in.

It would likely feel familiar to many people when performed as a sing-and-play street set or showcased at a concert.

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KEI

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WINTER SONGDREAMS COME TRUE

WINTER SONG (Piano) ~ DREAMS COME TRUE ~

It was DREAMS COME TRUE’s 14th single, released in 1990.

It’s a beautiful ballad that perfectly fits the image of a snowy Christmas.

It was also used as the opening theme song for the film “Sleepless in Seattle.” Its sweet, bittersweet melody is perfect for Christmas.

Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!Dean Martin

Let it Snow – Christmas Piano by Jonny May

How about trying a piano arrangement of Dean Martin’s “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!”? The original has a relaxed tempo with a calm Christmas vibe, but if you speed up the tempo and arrange it for piano, it’s perfect for a fun, festive mood too! It’s a tune you’ve probably heard somewhere before, so it’s very familiar and highly recommended.

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Hane Keisuke

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