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How to Play "Carol of the Bells" on Piano
Shared with you · 65 bars
- F major
- 3/4
- 180 BPM
- Piano solo
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What you need to know
Read from the song's own notes: the key, the beat, the chords, and what each hand plays.
Time signature
3/4
3 beats in every bar, at 180 BPM
Left hand
Bass notes
The piano's lower staff, as written: mostly one note at a time, about one a beat.
Range A1 to A5Step 2 on its ownStep 3 with the right hand
Right hand
The upper staff
The piano's upper staff, as written: mostly one note at a time, about two a beat.
Range D4 to A6Part by part
How to practice "Carol of the Bells"
Learn "Carol of the Bells" one part at a time, with the song's real notes. The practice splits it into 10 parts of a few bars. Each part has three steps: the right hand, the left hand (the right hand plays softly under it), then both hands. Every step plays at the song's tempo, and you can slow it down whenever you need. Press "I can play it" when you can play a step, and the next one opens.
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- Start hereUpper staff
Step 1: Right hand
Listen, then play the piano's upper staff with your right hand, with finger numbers.
Open this step - Lower staff
Step 2: Left hand
Your left hand learns the piano's lower staff, note for note, while the right hand plays softly so you hear where you are.
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Step 3: Both hands
Both hands together, as written. When you can play it, press "I can play it" and the part is learned.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I learn "Carol of the Bells" on the piano?
Learn "Carol of the Bells" one part at a time, with the song's real notes. The practice splits it into 10 parts of a few bars. Each part has three steps: the right hand, the left hand (the right hand plays softly under it), then both hands. Every step plays at the song's tempo, and you can slow it down whenever you need. Press "I can play it" when you can play a step, and the next one opens.
What key is "Carol of the Bells" in?
"Carol of the Bells" is in F major, which has 1 flat: Bb. The F major scale is F, G, A, Bb, C, D and E.
What does the left hand play in "Carol of the Bells"?
The piano's lower staff: mostly one note at a time, about one a beat, from A1 to A5. You learn it on its own first, with the right hand playing softly underneath, then with both hands.
What tempo is "Carol of the Bells"?
"Carol of the Bells" plays at 180 BPM in 3/4. Every step of the practice plays at the song's tempo, and you can slow it down as much as you need.
Is "Carol of the Bells" hard to play on piano?
The right hand goes from D4 up to A6. The practice splits it into parts of a few bars, one hand at a time, so you can learn it at your own pace.
How long should I practice each day?
A few minutes is enough. Choose 5, 10 or 15 minutes: the timer ends the session for you, and the next session picks up where you stopped.
Do I need to read sheet music?
No. The practice plays each part for you, one hand at a time, and shows its notes on the sheet and on a keyboard as they play, with finger numbers. Slow it down as much as you need.
Is it free?
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