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How to Play "Carol of the Bells" on Piano
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- G major
- 3/4
- 96 BPM
- Melody
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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 96 BPM
It starts with a short pickup before the first full bar.
Right hand
The melody
The tune the singer sings, one note at a time, about one a beat.
Range B3 to E6Part 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 7 parts of a few bars. This arrangement has no left hand part, so each part is one step: the right hand. 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.
Every step is free to play
- Start hereThe melody
Step 1: Right hand
Listen, then play the melody with your right hand, with finger numbers.
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When you can play every part, play the full sheet music with its backing track in the player.
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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 7 parts of a few bars. This arrangement has no left hand part, so each part is one step: the right hand. 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 G major, which has 1 sharp: F#. The G major scale is G, A, B, C, D, E and F#.
What are the chords in "Carol of the Bells"?
The sheet music uses 1 chord: A.
What does the left hand play in "Carol of the Bells"?
This arrangement has no left hand part: you practice it with your right hand.
What tempo is "Carol of the Bells"?
"Carol of the Bells" plays at 96 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. The tempo changes during the song; this is its main tempo.
Is "Carol of the Bells" hard to play on piano?
The melody goes from B3 up to E6. 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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