About “This Christmas”

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

Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "This Christmas" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.

What key is "This Christmas" by Donny Hathaway played in?

This Christmas is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.

What's the tempo (BPM) of "This Christmas"?

The arrangement plays at 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "This Christmas" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.

Can I download sheet music for "This Christmas"?

Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.

Who composed "This Christmas"?

"This Christmas" was originally performed by Donny Hathaway. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What other songs by Donny Hathaway can I play here?

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

Can a complete beginner play "This Christmas"?

Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "This Christmas" is perfect for first-time players.

Do I need to read music to play "This Christmas"?

No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "This Christmas" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.