Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

by Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy
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Hark!

The her ald an gels (D7)sing, (G)“Glo ry (C)to the (G)new (D)born (G)king!” Peace on earth, and mer cy (A)mild, (D)God and sin ners re con ciled.

(G)Joy ful all ye (D)na (G)tions rise, (G)join the tri umph (D)of (G)the skies; (C)with th’an gel ic (Am)host (E)pro (Am)claim, (D)“Christ is (G)born in Beth (D)le (G)hem.” (C)Hark!

The her (E)ald (Am)an (E)gels (Am)sing, (D)“Glo ry (G)to the new (D)born (G)king!”

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" by Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of G, 116 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

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About “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”

Can I learn "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" with hands-separate practice in G at 116 BPM.
What key is "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" by Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy played in?
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"?
The arrangement plays at 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"?
"Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" was originally performed by Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" is in the key of G at 116 BPM.