The First Noel, Late Elementary, Inspired by my Lead Sheet Method Book
The First Noel
Short & Sweet! Folks love to sing along with this one, so if you need to, feel free to repeat from the beginning. Use the last 4 measures as an optional Introduction or transition between repeats.
This arrangement is inspired by my Method Book - 20 Favorite Christmas Songs: How to Play Lead Sheets.
We see broken triads in music all the time. If you can identify what chords they are before you play, your understanding will make it much easier to learn new music! In this arrangement, the Left hand is a mixture of bass line and in m. 14 - it’s part of the important harmony line. Add the pedal to make the hand movement sound more smooth.
Bonus - Right hand melody line gives extra practice playing the C Major scale.
Teaching Suggestion: Broken TriadsWhat other patterns might work well with this melody? Maybe start with dotted half notes …… Encourage your student to brainstorm possibilities.
Key: C Major
Time signature: 3/4. BPM = 120
Skill development: Left hand pattern as taught in my Method Book - 20 Favorite Christmas Songs: How to Play Lead Sheets. Study this arrangement to see how many other patterns I use, as well as: identify the chord symbols, what other chord tones are included? Find the chord symbol. Identify what notes are in the C, F, F/C (F 2nd inversion), Am, C/G, and Em chords. Playing Broken Triads smoothly. Switching back & forth smoothly & quickly between chords. Reading easy notation.
Level: Late Elementary
How long: 26 -measures. Too short? Play it again! Need an intro? Use the last line. 1 Page. 1:00 minute performance time.
This is a Single License: One purchase - One copy. Thank for honoring the composer’s work by not sharing with anyone. Encourage them to purchase their own copy please!
The First Noel
Short & Sweet! Folks love to sing along with this one, so if you need to, feel free to repeat from the beginning. Use the last 4 measures as an optional Introduction or transition between repeats.
This arrangement is inspired by my Method Book - 20 Favorite Christmas Songs: How to Play Lead Sheets.
We see broken triads in music all the time. If you can identify what chords they are before you play, your understanding will make it much easier to learn new music! In this arrangement, the Left hand is a mixture of bass line and in m. 14 - it’s part of the important harmony line. Add the pedal to make the hand movement sound more smooth.
Bonus - Right hand melody line gives extra practice playing the C Major scale.
Teaching Suggestion: Broken TriadsWhat other patterns might work well with this melody? Maybe start with dotted half notes …… Encourage your student to brainstorm possibilities.
Key: C Major
Time signature: 3/4. BPM = 120
Skill development: Left hand pattern as taught in my Method Book - 20 Favorite Christmas Songs: How to Play Lead Sheets. Study this arrangement to see how many other patterns I use, as well as: identify the chord symbols, what other chord tones are included? Find the chord symbol. Identify what notes are in the C, F, F/C (F 2nd inversion), Am, C/G, and Em chords. Playing Broken Triads smoothly. Switching back & forth smoothly & quickly between chords. Reading easy notation.
Level: Late Elementary
How long: 26 -measures. Too short? Play it again! Need an intro? Use the last line. 1 Page. 1:00 minute performance time.
This is a Single License: One purchase - One copy. Thank for honoring the composer’s work by not sharing with anyone. Encourage them to purchase their own copy please!
The First Noel
Short & Sweet! Folks love to sing along with this one, so if you need to, feel free to repeat from the beginning. Use the last 4 measures as an optional Introduction or transition between repeats.
This arrangement is inspired by my Method Book - 20 Favorite Christmas Songs: How to Play Lead Sheets.
We see broken triads in music all the time. If you can identify what chords they are before you play, your understanding will make it much easier to learn new music! In this arrangement, the Left hand is a mixture of bass line and in m. 14 - it’s part of the important harmony line. Add the pedal to make the hand movement sound more smooth.
Bonus - Right hand melody line gives extra practice playing the C Major scale.
Teaching Suggestion: Broken TriadsWhat other patterns might work well with this melody? Maybe start with dotted half notes …… Encourage your student to brainstorm possibilities.
Key: C Major
Time signature: 3/4. BPM = 120
Skill development: Left hand pattern as taught in my Method Book - 20 Favorite Christmas Songs: How to Play Lead Sheets. Study this arrangement to see how many other patterns I use, as well as: identify the chord symbols, what other chord tones are included? Find the chord symbol. Identify what notes are in the C, F, F/C (F 2nd inversion), Am, C/G, and Em chords. Playing Broken Triads smoothly. Switching back & forth smoothly & quickly between chords. Reading easy notation.
Level: Late Elementary
How long: 26 -measures. Too short? Play it again! Need an intro? Use the last line. 1 Page. 1:00 minute performance time.
This is a Single License: One purchase - One copy. Thank for honoring the composer’s work by not sharing with anyone. Encourage them to purchase their own copy please!
