Away in a Manger, Solo with Chord Symbols
$9.00
Away in a Manger is a lovely, lyrical holiday solo that gives students a chance to explore expressive playing and lead-sheet-based patterns in a gently flowing setting. With familiar melody and thoughtful harmonic movement, this arrangement supports musical expression, pedaling by ear, and harmonic awareness — making it a wonderful choice for lessons, recitals, or seasonal church music.
This arrangement was created following the teaching approach outlined in the 20 Favorite Christmas Lead Sheets Method Book. Encourage students to study the chord symbols and style, then try making their own arrangement!
Key Info
• Key: F Major
• Time signature: 3/4
• Level: Early Intermediate
• How long: 2 pages (43 measures — Performance time ~1:20)
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Teaching Focus
• Exploring expressive melody with smooth, connected phrasing
• Strengthening left-hand patterns including Root-Fifth-Octave and broken octaves
• Identifying chord tones and recognizing harmonic movement
• Practicing thoughtful pedaling and ear-based musical shaping
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Away in a Manger is a lovely, lyrical holiday solo that gives students a chance to explore expressive playing and lead-sheet-based patterns in a gently flowing setting. With familiar melody and thoughtful harmonic movement, this arrangement supports musical expression, pedaling by ear, and harmonic awareness — making it a wonderful choice for lessons, recitals, or seasonal church music.
This arrangement was created following the teaching approach outlined in the 20 Favorite Christmas Lead Sheets Method Book. Encourage students to study the chord symbols and style, then try making their own arrangement!
Key Info
• Key: F Major
• Time signature: 3/4
• Level: Early Intermediate
• How long: 2 pages (43 measures — Performance time ~1:20)
Wondering what it sounds like?
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