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Playing Jingle Bells on Piano: Video Series

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Play the verse, chorus, and bass line of "Jingle Bells" on the piano. Learn how to play "Jingle Bells" in this free piano video from a music theory graduate.

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  1. Playing piano can be fun at a party as long as you follow a few etiquette guidelines. Learn some tips for approaching the keys in this free video on playing "Jingle Bells" on piano.

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  2. Sitting properly and knowing the notes on piano will help you play easier and more comfortably. Learn some basic piano tips in this free video on piano.

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  3. The C, F and G chords are what your left hand will be using when playing "Jingle Bells." Learn a few tips for learning and playing the "Jingle Bells" chords in this free video on piano.

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  4. The right hand chorus for "Jingle Bells" on piano begins in the key of E. Learn to play the "Jingle Bells" chorus with your right hand in this free video on piano.

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  5. The second right hand part of "Jingle Bells" on the piano is almost identical to the first. Learn how to play the second right hand part of "Jingle Bells" in this free piano video from a music theory graduate.

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  6. The bass line for the chorus of "Jingle Bells" stays the same on the left hand. Learn how to play the left hand part of "Jingle Bells" in this free piano video from a music theory graduate.

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  7. It's difficult to get hands to cooperate when learning a song on piano. Learn how to play the left and right hand parts of "Jingle Bells" at the same time in this free piano video from a music theory graduate.

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  8. The verses of "Jingle Bells" are longer and harder to learn than the chorus. Learn how to play the right hand part of the verses of "Jingle Bells" in this free piano video from a music theory graduate.

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  9. The left hand verse of "Jingle Bells" is made up of C,F, and G chords. Learn how to play the left hand verses of "Jingle Bells" in this free piano video from a music theory graduate.

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  10. Practice using hands individually when learning songs on the piano. Learn how to play "Jingle Bells" with both hands at the same time in this free piano video from a music theory graduate.

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  11. A sustain pedal allows notes to ring out on a piano. Learn how to use the sustaining pedal in "Jingle Bells" in this free piano video from a music theory graduate.

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  12. Using arpeggios techniques will add a little flair to a song on piano. Learn how to play arpeggios in "Jingle Bells" in this free piano video from a music theory graduate.

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  13. When making mistakes on piano, keep playing like it didn't happen. Learn how to cover mistakes when playing "Jingle Bells" in this free piano video from a music theory graduate.

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The piano is easily one of the most recognizable musical instruments in the world. Since the early 18th century, musicians have used the piano to compose a myriad of musical compositions. Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and Haydn all created sublime masterpieces for the piano. Creating music on the piano is a challenging and rewarding endeavor, given the incredible octave range of the piano and dynamic adjustment.

"Jingle Bells" is one of the most well-known songs for the holiday season, and playing "Jingle Bells" on the piano is easier than you might think. In fact, it is a great song for children to learn on the piano. In this free video series, a music theory graduate will teach you how to play "Jingle Bells" on the piano with step-by-step lessons. You'll learn how to play verse and chorus parts for both the right hand and left hand, as well as how to use the sustaining pedal and add flair with arpeggios. With these music lessons and piano tips, you'll be able to put on a great "Jingle Bells" performance.

 
About the Presenter

Kevin Kleitches Kevin Kleitches has been playing the piano for over fifteen years. He has been self-taught and credits his sister for helping him along the way after. Kleitches is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, where he studied music theory and appreciation. He practices daily and is a member of a local band.dkdk

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