About “This Christmas”

Can I learn "This Christmas" 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 "This Christmas" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 92 BPM.

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 I practice left and right hand separately for "This Christmas"?

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 "This Christmas" one hand at a time before combining them.

What is falling notes style for "This Christmas"?

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. "This Christmas" is in the key of Bb at 92 BPM.