Once in Royal David’s City, piano solo
$10.00
Once in Royal David’s City brings a tender, contemporary sacred feel to this beloved Christmas carol. Gently flowing accompaniment and an original lyrical theme surround the familiar melody, moving from quiet reflection to fuller, warmer harmonies before settling into a peaceful close.
A meaningful choice for special music for church (prelude/offertory) or an expressive Christmas recital piece.
Key Info
- Key: G Major
- Time signature: 4/4, with occasional 2/4 measures
- Level: Early Intermediate to Intermediate
- How long: 3 pages of music, plus cover; approximately 1:30 performance time
- Arranged by: Susan Staples Bell; original tune by Henry J. Gauntlett
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This purchase includes a Studio License, allowing use with all students in your private studio. Thank you for honoring the arranger’s work by not sharing files outside your studio.
Ideal for intermediate students, adult pianists, and church musicians, with opportunities to develop a singing melody, balanced accompaniment, and expressive phrasing.
If you are a church musician, write to me for the Single License code. ssmbell.music@gmail.com
Once in Royal David’s City brings a tender, contemporary sacred feel to this beloved Christmas carol. Gently flowing accompaniment and an original lyrical theme surround the familiar melody, moving from quiet reflection to fuller, warmer harmonies before settling into a peaceful close. A meaningful choice for special music for church (prelude/offertory) or an expressive Christmas recital piece.
Key Info
- Key: G Major
- Time signature: 4/4, with occasional 2/4 measures
- Level: Intermediate
- How long: 3 pages of music, plus cover; approximately 1:30 performance time
- Arranged by: Susan Staples Bell; original tune by Henry J. Gauntlett
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