Many beginner pianists are frustrated by too-challenging arrangements of Tchaikovsky’s Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy. This desperately needed authentic beginner piano arrangement captures the essence of this Nutcracker piece with single-note RH melody accompanied by carefully chosen LH harmonies. Perfect for Christmas and for ballet- and classical-loving beginners, this arrangement helps develop strong note reading (especially smaller intervals and accidentals), staccato playing, lifts, and hand movement.
The Single User License has most of the melody written near the top of the Treble Staff. (First 2 page previews.)
The Studio License comes with 2 versions:
Single User Licensed version
A second copy with the melody written one octave lower near Middle C, with 8va lines, for the benefit of students who are more familiar with reading this note range. (See final page preview marked “8va”.) Both versions sound the same when played.
From the original Dr. Seuss cartoon “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” by Dr. Seuss and Albert Hague, as sung by Thurl Ravenscroft.
This is an easy piano arrangement in A minor, with optional voice. Contains all 6 verses from the original, with repeats and different musical endings for each verse as in the cartoon (see page previews). Best for late beginner pianists and fun for all ages!
This arrangement may be performed as a piano solo or as a vocal accompaniment. Rhythms may be adapted for different verses (some rhythm alternatives have been suggested as cue-sized notes). If used for vocal accompaniment, the vocalist should read the Treble staff of the piano part. Lyrics indicate which notes to follow.
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From its first performance by Angela Lansbury in Jerry Herman’s Broadway musical “Mame” to modern covers by the Glee cast, Idina Menzel, and Pentatonix, “We Need a Little Christmas” is a favorite among holiday lovers. This is an early beginner piano arrangement in C major, best for new pianists. Includes two verses and one chorus (repeated).
This arrangement may be performed as a piano solo or as a simple vocal accompaniment. If used for vocal accompaniment, the vocalist should follow the lyrics and melody along with the piano. Lyrics indicate which notes to follow.
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“Pa-rum pum pum pum”! He may not have had gold, frankincense, or myrrh, but the little drummer boy was able give the gift of music to the baby Jesus. This Christmas song has been recorded by countless artists, including the Trapp family, Harry Simeone Chorale, Pentatonix, Josh Groban, and more.
This is an easy piano arrangement in F major with optional voice. Best for later beginner to early intermediate pianists and great for all ages!
This arrangement may be performed as a piano solo or as a vocal accompaniment (solo or duet). If used for vocal accompaniment, the vocalist(s) should read the Treble staff of the piano part. For Vocal Solo: follow the melody (upper Treble notes). For Vocal Duet: Higher voice sings melody (upper Treble notes), lower voice sings harmony (lower Treble notes) or unison (where no harmonies are included).
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Famously recorded by Brenda Lee and later covered by Leann Rimes, Toby Keith, Justin Bieber, and others. Also featured in the film Home Alone starring Macauley Culkin. This is an easy piano arrangement in C major, best for late beginner to early intermediate pianists and fun for all ages!
This arrangement may be performed as a piano solo or as a vocal accompaniment; if used for vocal accompaniment, the vocalist should read the Treble staff of the piano part. Lyrics indicate which notes to follow. Lower harmonies are meant to be played by the pianist (not sung).
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Famously recorded by over 200 musicians including Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Michael Bublé, and others, “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town” is a favorite at Christmastime! This is an “easy piano” arrangement in C major, best for beginner/elementary pianists. RH plays single note melody; finger numbers are included to facilitate necessary movement. LH accompaniment plays mainly single note harmonies between Bass C3 and Middle C, with some movement around the keys.
This arrangement may be performed as a piano solo or as a vocal accompaniment; if used for vocal accompaniment, the vocalist should read the Treble staff of the piano part. Lyrics indicate which notes to follow.
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This arrangement is available for Single User License only and may only be used by the person for whom it is purchased. Reproduction prohibited.
Click here for Alternate Version: Same RH part but LH accompaniment stays between Bass C3 and G3 and plays mainly whole note harmonies (one or two notes at a time).
A Christmastime favorite! This is an easy piano arrangement in G major, with no key signature (all sharps/flats appear as accidentals), written in large print so that it is easy for elementary pianists to read. Finger numbers are written in to help with the moving melody line and work well even for small/young hands. Rhythms are generally straight, with one syncopated eighth note (quaver) at the end of each verse.
This arrangement may be performed as an easy piano solo or as a vocal accompaniment; if used for vocal accompaniment, the vocalist should read the Treble staff of the piano part. Lyrics indicate which notes to follow.
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This arrangement is available for Single User License only and may only be used by the person for whom it is purchased. Reproduction prohibited.
I came across this nursery rhyme one day and immediately knew it needed to be set to music. This original composition tells the story of the old woman sweeping the cobwebs up in the sky, with waltz chord patterns and a mysterious descending chromatic melody. Performs well as a recital piece for Halloween or any time of year.
Any cat lover will have a blast playing this late beginner original composition. Sneaky Black Cat exhibits very cat-like behavior, with unexpected trills, dynamic changes, staccatos, accents, and more. It really feels like a cat walking and pouncing along the piano keys. Sneaky Black Cat is a great beginner piano piece for Halloween or any time of year.
The monster under the bed takes on a whole new concept with Mister Pumpkinhead, whose attempts to scare the little ones are met with offerings of friendship and candy. Beginner pianists will love hearing his story and playing his bouncy original song filled with repeating patterns and spooky-sounding minor thirds and seconds. This is a fantastic choice for a beginner performance piece at an autumn or Halloween piano recital.
With a calm start that increases in volume and speed, Diminished is an unusually fun beginner waltz. RH and LH take turns playing broken chords in minor and diminished forms, changing octaves and dynamics to add mystery. Beginner pianists will love the fortissimo finish that is “as fast as possible”! This is a great original composition to help students channel their Halloween excitement!
It was a dark and stormy night — lightning flashes, thunder crashes, pouring rain, pounding hail. Late elementary to early intermediate pianists will love how Stormy Night captures this moody, dark scene, perfect for Halloween music. In this original composition, RH takes on the role of the rain and hail while LH controls the thundering melody. Octave changes and harmonic intervals help with keyboard awareness and reading skills, while the quick tempo and dynamics develop musical expression.
In countless old cartoons, the Villain’s Theme introduced the “bad guy” for audiences everywhere. This widely recognized musical refrain has been arranged here for beginner pianists, complete with staccatos, eighth note 2nds (instead of trills), and octave changes for added drama. Beginners will love taking on the role of the villain!
One of the most recognizable and ominous-sounding classical themes, this theme from Chopin’s Funeral March is Halloween ready! Beginners will love the drama of this intense music, arranged here with steady repeating LH minor 2nds and RH melody that occasionally changes octaves or adds a few simple harmony notes. With dynamics ranging pianissimo to fortissimo, this piece helps beginner pianists develop interpretation, expression, and performance skills while having plenty of fun scaring the neighbors.
This traditional well-known Christmas carol is arranged here for mid-beginner pianists. With simple RH melody supported by LH harmonies (dyads/2-note chords), this arrangement has a satisfying “full” sound without being overly challenging. The LH stays in C Major 5-finger position while the RH moves minimally using one-octave scale fingering. This arrangement is perfect for a beginner pianist of any age and makes a great choice for a holiday performance.
This fun traditional Christmas song is one of the oldest known secular carols. This arrangement for mid to late beginner is delightfully bouncy, filled with swing rhythms and staccato. The accompaniment is mostly made up of primary chords and inversions so that it isn’t too challenging while retaining a full and satisfying sound. The final line repeated 8va and 8vb gives a whimsical ending that is perfectly charming for a Christmas piano recital or other holiday performance.
The memorable Carol of the Bells is arranged here for beginner pianists. Even earlier beginners can thrive learning this arrangement of Carol of the Bells due its repetitive four-note motif and simple LH accompaniment that stays mostly in a 5-finger position. Minimal pedal adds a rewarding fullness of sound at key transition points throughout the piece. This arrangement of the Ukrainian Bell Carol is a holiday favorite among new pianists of all ages.
This lesser known French carol has a beautiful melody line written in Dorian mode for a minor feel with a raised sixth that creates a feeling of light and hope in dark times. It is arranged for LH melody in bass clef with rolled RH treble chords as a delicate ringing accompaniment. With many valuable teaching elements for late beginner/early intermediate level pianists, this arrangement is also a beautiful Christmas performance piece.
Full moon tonight… look out! This delightfully spooky Halloween waltz warns unsuspecting souls to beware the bite of the werewolf! The beginner-friendly melody line is accompanied by waltz style minor chord patterns and is a great way to get into the Halloween spirit while teaching minor chords and notation. Performs well as a recital piece or can be used as a fun seasonal supplemental piece.
A Christmas favorite arranged with jazzy flair! First- or second-year students with a solid grasp of rhythm and note reading will love learning this performance-ready rendition filled with syncopation, staccatos, and mini chromatic passages. Jingle Bell Jazz is an excellent choice for beginner students performing at a Christmas recital or for their families during the holiday season.
Deck the Halls is a popular Christmas carol even among young pianists. The familiar tune is a great tool for teaching dotted quarter note rhythms. Written in C Major position (with some RH movement), this arrangement is perfect for a beginner playing at their first Christmas recital.
The Cradle Song melody by William Kirkpatrick celebrates the arrival of the baby Jesus in the stable at Bethlehem. This arrangement is perfect for a beginner student’s first Christmas performance, with a single-note melody, an 8va repeat, and a few harmonies at the finish.
In this traditional arrangement, the heavenly hosts can be heard in joyous salute heralding the first Christmas. Perfect for a first-year student as a solo recital piece or simply to celebrate the season.
One of the most well-known Christmas carols in the modern world, Jingle Bells is played at almost every Christmas piano recital anywhere. With the verse in Middle C Position and the chorus in C Major Position, this classic take on Jingle Bells is ideal for beginners learning to navigate their way around the keys.
