About “This Christmas”

What key is "This Christmas" in?

"This Christmas" by Donny Hathaway is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "This Christmas" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "This Christmas" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "This Christmas"?

This arrangement of "This Christmas" uses 18 chords: Abmaj9, Am, Am7, B7, Bbmaj7, Bm7, C7, Cdom, +10 more.

How long does it take to learn "This Christmas" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Donny Hathaway can I play here?

Try "THE GHETTO", "SOMEDAY WE'LL ALL BE FREE", "This Christmas". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.