A song known across the generations since being released on 4 separate occasions – the first in 1984, second in 1989, the third in 2004 and the most recent in 2014. The lyrics and structure of the song change marginally between versions, I’ve used the lyrics to the original as that’s the one I know […]
Seasonal
Tunes for christmas, birthdays and other celebrations.
Walking in the Air – The Snowman
“Walking in the Air” is the main song from the 1978 animated Christmas film “The Snowman” and is a great practice piece for beginners on any instrument. Low notes are a marked with a dot (.) and higher ones are with a caret (^). Did you know? Originally sung by a young choir boy named […]
Once in Royal David’s City – Traditional
Originally a poem written in 1848, this popular Christian Christmas carol is a nice challenge for beginners on any musical instrument 🙂 Once in Royal David’s City – Traditional was last modified: March 3rd, 2018 by nat
Rocking Around The Christmas Tree – Brenda Lee
‘Rocking Around The Christmas Tree’ was recorded originally by Brenda Lee in 1958 however in the UK the more recently prominet version was the 1987 cover by Kim Wilde and Mel Smith. Did you know? It’s also been covered by Cyndi Lauper, Green Day, LeAnn Rimes, Mylie Cyrus (as Hannah Montana), Hanson, Bob Rivers, Bill […]
Fairytale of New York – The Pogues
The classic Irish Christmas song, the ‘Fairytale of New York’ us officially the UK’s favourite Christmas tune and it’s nice piece and easy for beginners to play 🙂 Did you know? Low notes are marked with a dot (.) and high ones with a caret (^) Fairytale of New York – The Pogues was last […]
Little Drummer Boy – Traditional
A popular Christmas song known over the ages, having been first recorded by the real life Trapp Family Singers (inspiring the hit film ‘The Sound of Music’). It’s also been covered in an episode of Glee 🙂 Did you know? This has been covered by Boney M., Harry Simeone, The Jackson 5, Bing Crosby, Johnny […]
Merry Christmas Everyone – Shakin’ Stevens
One of the most popular Christmas songs enjoy the letter notes to ‘Merry Christmas Everyone’ 🙂 Did you know? This has also been sung by the Spice Girls, Girls Aloud, Oasis, R.E.M., and Steps! Merry Christmas Everyone – Shakin’ Stevens was last modified: May 23rd, 2018 by nat
In The Bleak Midwinter – Traditional
An old English Christian Christmas carol, based of a poem published around 1872. The letter notes below are great for beginners to practice on any instrument 🙂 Did you know? It was featured in the Dr Who 2010 Christmas special, sung by Katherine Jenkins. In The Bleak Midwinter – Traditional was last modified: March 3rd, […]
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen – Traditional
A popular traditional English Christmas carol, it’s one of the oldest dating back to the 16th century. Did you know? It’s been featured in Glee and famously covered by Bing Crosby, Annie Lennox, Mariah Carey, Pentatonix, and Barenaked Ladies with Sarah McLachlan. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen – Traditional was last modified: May 31st, 2018 […]
Away in a Manger – Traditional
A relatively modern Christian Christmas carol, we all sang it as children! Translated into easy letter notes for beginners on any instrument! There are many different versions of the lyrics for “Away in a Manger”, so if you don’t recognise the ones below, rest assured the melody is the same 🙂 Away in a Manger […]