Christmas Day Piano Music

The Origin of Jingle Bells

“Jingle Bells” is a cherished and iconic Christmas song with origins that date back to the mid-19th century. Originally written by James Lord Pierpont in 1857, the song was not intended as a Christmas tune but was initially titled “One Horse Open Sleigh.” Composed for Thanksgiving and intended to be a fun song for children’s choir, it gained popularity for its catchy chorus and lively melody. Its association with winter and sleigh rides made it a natural fit for the holiday season, leading it to become a beloved Christmas classic. “Jingle Bells” remains a festive favourite, cherished for its joyful spirit, playful lyrics, and the imagery of dashing through the snow in a one-horse open sleigh, making it a timeless anthem of Christmas cheer.

Christmas Day: Jingle Bells Piano by Many Young Learners

Christmas Day is about celebrating our youngest individuals. Do you have a video to send in?

Left Column
2024: Joseph, aged 6 after 3 months of lessons with a left hand stride.
2024: Olivia, after 2 years of playing, a beautiful classical Mozart style with left hand Alberti bass.
2023: Olivia, We Wish You a Merry Christmas after 1 year of playing with a left hand based on the “circle of fifths”.

Right Column
2024: Alex, after 3 years of playing, a Romantic style left hand arpeggio arrangement.
2022: Alex after 1 years of playing! This time she added piano chords and then changed them to a left hand boogie-woogie bass.
2021: Alex. In the first video, she’s 6 years old and has had 5 lessons.

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To each and every one of you, a very Merry, Happy, Jolly Christmas wherever you may be.