Pianolus
Written by James Lord Pierpont in 1857 as “One Horse Open Sleigh”. The chorus repeats the same note three times, which makes it a fun way to practise steady rhythm with the right hand.
- Level
- Beginner
- Style
- Holiday and party songs
- Key
- C major
- Time
- 4/4
- Length
- 16 bars
- Fingering
- On every note
This is lesson 17 of the free Pianolus course (New places on the keyboard). Tip: Keep a steady beat. Use the wait mode until it feels easy.
How to learn Jingle Bells on piano
- Connect your digital piano to your computer, phone or tablet with a USB cable and tap Connect piano. No piano? Use the on-screen keys.
- Open the song and press Listen to hear it while the notes fall onto the keyboard.
- Tap Lesson. The song is split into 4 short sections of four bars: each one with the right hand, then the left hand, then both hands slowly.
- Keep Wait for me on: the music waits until you press the right keys. Finger numbers show which finger to use.
- Play the whole song slowly, then at full speed. Reach 90% to pass each step.
This arrangement was made for Pianolus from music in the public domain and is free to play.