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What s Inside the Holiday Songs Book TABLE O ONTENTS Introduction... 3 Holiday Songs or Piano... 4 What hild Is This... 9 Lyrics... 9 hords... 11 Jingle Bells... 12 Lyrics... 12 hords... 15 Deck the Halls... 16 Lyrics... 17 hords... 17 eliz Navidad... 18 Lyrics... 18 hords... 20 Jingle Bell Rock... 21 Lyrics... 23 hords... 23 Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer... 25 Lyrics... 29 hords... 29 Success Stories from our Students... 32 We Wish you a Happy Holiday Season and a Happy New Year!... 33 2 P age
Introduction Many amazing things have happened at The Piano Encyclopedia this year. Ever since we got recognized by orbes Magazine as the premier online piano course, we have been continuously working to revolutionize the way people learn piano around the world. We have now reached customers in over 75 countries and inspired thousands of success stories. urthermore, we have made ground-breaking technological advancements and we are proud to have completely renewed and improved ALL our products this year. All this wouldn't have been possible without the support of all our followers! To thank you, we have prepared this surprise gift for you, special for this holiday season, as our way of showing our appreciation for your continuous support. We present to you the Holiday Songs for Piano book. It includes the popular songs that are enjoyed by everyone during this season. All the songs come with lyrics, chords, and piano charts that will aid you in learning how to play the songs. This works by having the chords displayed on piano diagrams showing you the keys you will need to play! This is perfect for printing out and placing next to your piano, so that you are able to wow your family and friends by playing some songs ideal for this holiday season! The Holiday Song Book is the gift that just keeps on giving as you will get better every time you sit down to play. Gather your friends and family, and take some time just to celebrate the season together and enjoy the gift of music. Enjoy! Rod Schejtman EO & ounder of The Piano Encyclopedia PianoEncyclopedia.com 3 P age
Holiday Songs or Piano Sing and Play! 4 P age
How to Use this Songbook Ready to play? All the songs contained in this book are in lead sheet form. You might be wondering about how to use them and what might be the best way to make the most out of this book. This section is dedicated to explain all you need to know on how to use this book and how to play your favorite Holiday songs! irst of all, you might be asking yourself "what is a lead sheet?". Simple, a lead sheet is a form of music notation that shows just the chords and the lyrics of any song. And believe us, that is more than enough as the chords are actually the skeleton of any song. Lead sheets are super easy to play and in fact, is the preferred way to write and play song quickly by trained musicians. So what can you find on a lead sheet? The lyrics are combined with symbols that are positioned on the words of the lyrics. These symbols -such as, Em, or - actually represent chords. Musicians use these symbols for short and it is a very powerful notation as you can write complete songs, in just a few chord symbols. What are chords? Here is a quick recap: chords are simply a combination of three or more notes that are meant to be played together. In fact, if you play more than two notes together, you would have played a chord. But - of course - some combinations of notes sound better than others. Still the lead sheet will tell you exactly what chords to play with the chord symbols you will find. or a deeper review: lick here to watch a free video lesson about chords. What happens if I don t know the chord symbols?. Not a problem! At the end of each song you will find piano keyboard images which show you exactly what notes to play for each chord symbol. This will make it extremely easy for you to be able to play all your favorite songs and get into the Holiday spirit!
The piano keyboard images will look like the one below, where you will be able to see the name or symbol used to represent the chord at the top, and the piano keys to be pressed in green: Don't worry about the chord names - yet! Just focus on playing the right notes whenever you see any chord symbol. What can I do with my left and right hand? - you might also ask. That s a great question too. There are multiple ways to play from a lead sheet. However, first of all, you must remember that you won't be playing the melody - you'll be singing it (or have your family or friends sing with you!). This means that you will be using the piano to accompany the singing and get the chance to play some of the all-time Holiday classics - and even throw a little holiday concert, in the comforts of your home. "So, what are the different methods?". The first method is to play the same chord with both hands, at the same time. You will get a full rich sound. Your left hand should be placed close to the leftmost part of your keyboard, so you get a deeper sound. The trick, however, is that your right hand, should be at least an octave apart (at least 12 keys apart) from your left hand, so you get even a fuller sound (this detail is very important). This is the method we recommend the most, especially if you are just starting out. The second method is to play the chord on the right hand along with the bass notes on the left hand. Which bass note to play with your left hand? The most basic and easiest way to do this is to play the first note of the chord as the bass note, using your left hand, on the leftmost part of your keyboard.
Simultaneously as you do this, play the chord with your right hand. Here are some examples: if your chord is a, then play a note - with your left hand - and the full chord with your right hand; if your chord is, play a G note - with your left hand - and the full chord with your right hand; and as the final example, if your chord is a Dm, play a D note - with your left hand - and play the full chord with your right hand. Easy! Make sure you do this with at least an octave or two apart to achieve a more complete sound. However, if you are a beginner or first time player, we recommend you use the first method or play just with your right hand alone, until you gain some practice. Whatever method you choose, you don t have to play each chord just once. You can repeat each chord multiple times by playing it in a consistent rhythm, until you reach the next chord change. This works great for almost every rock song and is very easy to do! an I do anything different to make it sound nicer? - you might ask. Of course! There are dozens of ways of accompanying a singer or playing songs and you will find detailed information about this, as well as everything you need to know about chords and the different ways that you can play from a lead-sheet, on our Digital Home-Study ourse The Logic Behind Music. This course is recommended for all levels: first-time players, beginners, intermediates, and advanced players. By teaching you how to recognize the hidden patterns of music, you will learn not just how to play your favorite songs across all music styles - from classical and jazz, to rock, gospel, and more - but also, how to play songs by ear, improvise, and create your own music. (And yes! Those skills can be learned). To learn more about our Digital Home-Study ourse and understand why it has been recognized by ORBES as "the course that is revolutionizing the way people learn how to play the piano", lick Here. We recommend that you start playing the songs of this book in order. The difficulty and the number of chords required to play each song increases as you progress from each song to song. If you re ready to hone your musical prowess and play your favorite Holiday songs, then it s time for you to go to the next page. We hope you enjoy!
Sing and Play WHAT HILD IS THIS BY WILLIAM HATTERTON DIX 1865 Am G Em What hild is this who, laid to rest Am E On Mary's lap is sleeping? Am G Em Whom angels greet with anthems sweet, Am E While shepherds watch are keeping? G Em This, this is hrist the King, Am E Whom shepherds guard and angels sing. G Em Haste, haste, to bring Him laud, Am E The Babe, the Son of Mary. Am G Em Why lies He in such mean estate, Am E Where ox and ass are feeding? Am G Em Good hristians, fear, for sinners here Am E The silent Word is pleading. 9 P age
G Em Nails, spear shall pierce Him through, Am E The cross be borne for me, for you. G Em Hail, hail the Word made flesh, Am E The Babe, the Son of Mary. Am G Em So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh, Am E ome peasant, king to own Him; Am G Em The King of kings salvation brings, Am E Let loving hearts enthrone Him. G Em Raise, raise a song on high, Am E The virgin sings her lullaby. G Em Joy, joy for hrist is born, Am E The Babe, the Son of Mary. Tip Print out this booklet and place all the pages of the song you will play on your piano. This way you can follow the lyrics and the chords. You can also use the piano charts as a cheat sheet! We encourage you to play and sing with your whole family! 10 Page
hords to Play WHAT HILD IS THIS Idea If you like these piano chord charts, wait till you try our Digital Home-Study ourse The Logic Behind Music. You are going to love our INTERATIVE piano charts and animated examples. Not only will you be able to watch, but you will be able to listen and interact with all the content by using your keyboard and mouse. And not only will you learn how to play songs, but also how to play by ear, improvise and even create your own music - no matter if you are a beginner or an advanced piano player! 11 Page
Sing and Play JINGLE BELLS BY JAMES LORD PIERPONT 1857 VERSE 1: Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh, Dm O'er the fields we go, laughing all the way. Bells on bob-tails ring, making spirits bright, Dm What fun it is to ride and sing a sleighing song tonight. Oh! HORUS: Jingle bells, jingle bells, Jingle all the way! O what fun it is to ride D7 In a one-horse open sleigh, hey! Jingle bells, jingle bells, Jingle all the way! O what fun it is to ride In a one-horse open sleigh 12 P age
VERSE 2: A day or two ago, I thought I'd take a ride Dm And soon Miss anny Bright was seated by my side The horse was lean and lank, Misfortune seemed his lot Dm We ran into a drifted bank and there we got upsot. Oh! HORUS: Jingle bells, jingle bells, Jingle all the way! O what fun it is to ride D7 In a one-horse open sleigh, hey! Jingle bells, jingle bells, Jingle all the way! O what fun it is to ride In a one-horse open sleigh VERSE 3: A day or two ago, the story I must tell Dm I went out on the snow and on my back I fell A gent was riding by in a one-horse open sleigh Dm He laughed at me as I there lay but quickly drove away. Oh! 13 P age
HORUS: Jingle bells, jingle bells, Jingle all the way! O what fun it is to ride D7 In a one-horse open sleigh, hey! Jingle bells, jingle bells, Jingle all the way! O what fun it is to ride In a one-horse open sleigh VERSE 4: Now the ground is white, go it while you're young Dm Take the girls along and sing this sleighing song Just bet a bobtailed bay, Two forty as his speed Dm Hitch him to an open sleigh and crack! You' ll take the lead. Oh! Tip Only five chords are needed to play this beautiful song! All the versess use the same chords, so learn one verse and the chorus, and you ll know the entire song! Enjoy! We encourage you to play and sing with your whole family! 14 Page
hords to Play JINGLE BELLS Idea If you like these piano chord charts, wait till you try our Digital Home-Study ourse The Logic Behind Music. You are going to love our INTERATIVEE piano charts and animated examples. Not only will you be able to watch, but you will be able to listen and interact with all the content by using your keyboard and mouse. And not only will you learn how to play songs, but also how to play by ear, improvise and even createe your own music - no matter if you are a beginner or an advanced piano player! 15 Page
Sing and Play DEK THE HALLS BY JOHN PARRY DDALL 1784 D Deck the halls with boughs of holly, G D A D a la la la la, la la la la D Tis the season to be jolly, G D A D a la la la la, la la la la A D Don we now our gay apparel, D Bm E7 A a la la la la la, la la la D Troll the ancient Yuletide carol, G D D A D a la la la la, la la la la Tip This song is short and sweet. You Enjoy! need to learn only five chords to play it. We encourage you to play and sing with your whole family! 16 Page
hords to Play DEK THE HALLS Idea If you like these piano chord charts, wait till you try our Digital Home-Study ourse The Logic Behind Music. You are going to love our INTERATIVE piano charts and animated examples. Not only will you be able to watch, but you will be able to listen and interact with all the content by using your keyboard and mouse. And not only will you learn how to play songs, but also how to play by ear, improvise and even create your own music - no matter if you are a beginner or an advanced piano player! 17 Page
Sing and Play ELIZ NAVIDAD BY JOSE ELIIANO 1970 INTRO: D G A7 D D G A7 D Em A7 eliz Navidad D eliz Navidad G eliz Navidad A7 D Prospero Año y elicidad. Em A7 eliz Navidad D eliz Navidad G eliz Navidad A7 D Prospero Año y elicidad. G A7 I wanna wish you a Merry hristmas D Bm I wanna wish you a Merry hristmas G I wanna wish you a Merry hristmas A7 D rom the bottom of my heart. Em A7 eliz Navidad D eliz Navidad G eliz Navidad 18 P age
A7 D Prospero Año y elicidad. Em A7 eliz Navidad D eliz Navidad G eliz Navidad A7 D Prospero Año y elicidad. G A7 I wanna wish you a Merry hristmas D Bm I wanna wish you a Merry hristmas G I wanna wish you a Merry hristmas A7 D rom the bottom of my heart. Tip Print out this booklet and place all the pages of the song you will play on your piano. This way you can follow the lyrics and the chords. You can also use the piano charts as a cheat sheet! We encourage you to play and sing with your whole family! 19 Page
hords to Play ELIZ NAVIDAD Idea If you like these piano chord charts, wait till you try our Digital Home-Study ourse The Logic Behind Music. You are going to love our INTERATIVE piano charts and animated examples. Not only will you be able to watch, but you will be able to listen and interact with all the content by using your keyboard and mouse. And not only will you learn how to play songs, but also how to play by ear, improvise and even create your own music - no matter if you are a beginner or an advanced piano player! 20 Page
Sing and Play JINGLE BELLL ROK BY J.BEAL, J.BOOTHE 1957 G Jingle-bell, jingle-bell, jingle-belll rock, Am Jingle-bells swing and jingle-bells ring. Am D7 Am D7 Snowin' and blowin' up bushels of fun, Am Daug Now the jingle hop has begun. G Jingle-bell, jingle-bell, jingle-belll rock, Am Jingle-bells chime in jingle-bell time. Am D7 Am D7 Dancin' and prancin' in Jingle Bell Square A7 D7 G In the frosty air. Tip This is a beautiful song but it has many chords. We suggest you learn it step- by-step practicing one section at a time. Enjoy! We encourage you to play and sing with your whole family! 21 Page
m What a bright time; it's the right time G To rock the night away. A7 Jingle bell time is a swell time D7 To go glidin' in a one-horse sleigh. G Giddy-up jingle horse; pick up your feet; E7 Jingle around the clock. Am m Mix and mingle in a jinglin' beat; A7 D7 G That's the jingle-bell rock. 22 P age
hords to Play JINGLE BELL ROK - Part 1 Idea If you like these piano chord charts, wait till you try our Digital Home-Study ourse The Logic Behind Music. You are going to love our INTERATIVE piano charts and animated examples. Not only will you be able to watch, but you will be able to listen and interact with all the content by using your keyboard and mouse. And not only will you learn how to play songs, but also how to play by ear, improvise and even create your own music - no matter if you are a beginner or an advanced piano player! 23 Page
hords to Play JINGLE BELL ROK - Part 2 24 Page
Sing and Play GRANDMA GOT RUN OVER BY A REINDEER BY RANDY BROOKS 1979 HORUS: Grandma got run over by a reindeer. Walking home from our house hristmas-eve. You can say there's no such thing as Santa, but Bb As for me and grandpa we believe. VERSE 1: She'd been drinking too much eggnog, 7 and we begged her not to go but she forgot her medication, and she staggered out the door into the snow. Am Em When we found her hristmas morning, 7 At the scene of the attack, she had hoof-prints on her forehead, and incriminating law marks on her back 25 P age
HORUS: Grand-ma got run over by a reindeer. Walking home from our house hristmas eve. You can say there's no such thing as Santa, but Bb As for me and grandpa we believe. VERSE 2: Now we're all so proud of grandpa 7 He's been taking this so well See him in there watching football drinking beer and playing cards with ousin Mel Am Em It's not hristmas without Grandma 7 All the family's dressed in black and we just can't help but wonder Should we open up her gifts or send them back (SEND THEM BAK!) HORUS: Grand-ma got run over by a reindeer. Walking home from our house hristmas eve. You can say there's no such thing as Santa, but Bb As for me and grandpa we believe. 26 P age
VERSE 3: Now the goose is on the table 7 and the pudding made of fig and the blue and silver candles that would just have matched the hair on grandma's wig Am Em I've warned all my friends and neighbors 7 better watch out for yourselves they should never give a license to a man who drives a sleigh and plays with elves. HORUS: Grand-ma got run over by a reindeer. Walking home from our house hristmas eve. You can say there's no such thing as Santa, but Bb As for me and grandpa we believe. D (SING IT GRANDMA!) 27 P age
HORUS (ONE WHOLE-TONE HIGHER): D Grand-ma got run over by a reindeer. G Walking home from our house hristmas eve. D You can say there's no such thing as Santa, but A7 D A D As for me and grandpa we believe-eve-eve. Tip This song might seem difficult since it s long. However, if you take a closer look you will find that the chords used throughout the entiree song are the same. Only the lyrics change! We encourage you to play and sing with your whole family! 28 Page
hords to Play GRANDMA GOT RUN OVER BY A REINDEER -Part 1- Idea If you like these piano chord charts, wait till you try our Digital Home-Study ourse The Logic Behind Music. You are going to love our INTERATIVE piano charts and animated examples. Not only will you be able to watch, but you will be able to listen and interact with all the content by using your keyboard and mouse. And not only will you learn how to play songs, but also how to play by ear, improvise and even create your own music - no matter if you are a beginner or an advanced piano player! 29 Page
hords to Play GRANDMA GOT RUN OVER BY A REINDEER -Part 2-30 Page
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