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World's Greatest Christmas Songs (Revised): Piano Book

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World's Greatest Christmas Songs (Revised): Piano Book

World's Greatest Christmas Songs (Revised): Piano Book

65 of the World's Most Popular and Best Loved Traditional and Contemporary Christmas Songs

Arranged by Dan Fox

Level: Easy Piano

Item: 00-31398
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The 65 arrangements in this collection span multiple decades and styles, making this a must-have for those who love Christmas music and the holiday season. Timeless carols, lyrical pop hits, and playful children's songs are all included, guaranteeing hours of enjoyment for the entire family! Lyrics and chord symbols are provided. Titles: A Marshmallow World * All I Want for Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth * All Through the Night * Angels We Have Heard on High * Arabian Dance * Auld Lang Syne * Away in a Manger * Believe (from The Polar Express) * C-H-R-I-S-T-M-A-S * Christmas in Killarney * The Christmas Waltz * Deck the Hall * Feliz Navidad * The First Noel * The Friendly Beasts * Frosty the Snowman * Gesù Bambino * The Gift * Go, Tell It on the Mountain * God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen * Good King Wenceslaus * Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer * Hark! The Herald Angels Sing * Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas * Here We Come A-Caroling * Holly Jolly Christmas * I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day * I Saw Three Ships * I'll Be Home for Christmas * It Came Upon the Midnight Clear * It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year * Jingle Bell Rock * Jingle Bells * Jolly Old St. Nicholas * Joy to the World * Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! * The Little Drummer Boy * Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming * The Merry Christmas Polka * Nuttin' for Christmas * O Christmas Tree * O Come, All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles) * O Come, O Come, Emmanuel * O Holy Night * O Little Town of Bethlehem * Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow * Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree * Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer * Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town * Silent Night * Sleigh Ride * Suzy Snowflake * The Twelve Days of Christmas * The Ukrainian Bell Carol * (There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays * There Is No Christmas Like a Home Christmas * Toyland * Up on the Housetop * We Three Kings of Orient Are * We Wish You a Merry Christmas * Welcome Christmas * What Child Is This? * Where Are You Christmas * Winter Wonderland. 144 pages.

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Additional Details
Series: World's Greatest
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 144
ISBN10: 0-7390-5585-2
ISBN13: 978-0-7390-5585-4
UPC: 038081335568
SKU: 00-31398

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About the Arranger: Dan Fox

Dan Fox is a prolific arranger and composer whose work has shaped music education and performance for decades. His arrangements are known for their accessibility without sacrificing musicality, making them trusted choices for pianists across skill levels and performance settings.

Why we love this

The breadth here is genuinely useful. Sixty-five songs means you're not hunting through multiple books to build a holiday recital or family gathering program. Fox's arrangements balance singability with interesting piano writing, so students stay engaged at the keyboard rather than phoning it in.

What to expect

Opening this book feels like stepping into a holiday season that spans generations. You'll move between reverent carols and playful novelty songs, from Baroque-influenced pieces to mid-century pop standards, creating a musical landscape that's both nostalgic and fresh.

Who it's for

This collection serves pianists from early intermediate through advanced beginners who want reliable, musically satisfying arrangements for holiday performances, family gatherings, or seasonal recitals. Teachers building holiday programs will find material for students at various levels within the same book.

How to get the most out of it

  • Lean into the rhythmic character of pieces like Jingle Bell Rock and The Merry Christmas Polka; these arrangements shine when the accompaniment drives the song forward rather than playing it safe.
  • Use the lyrics and chord symbols as performance guides. Even as a pianist, knowing the harmonic progression helps you shape phrases the way a vocalist would.
  • Choose tempos that match the mood of each arrangement rather than rushing familiar songs. A slower, reflective O Holy Night will land far more powerfully than a brisk version.

How to use it

Build a holiday recital by mixing styles. Pair a stately carol like Joy to the World with a syncopated novelty number; follow O Holy Night with something lighter like Holly Jolly Christmas. The variety within one book lets you create thematic programs that feel cohesive rather than scattered.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading chord symbols and lead sheet notation
  • Balancing melodic and harmonic awareness while accompanying lyrics
  • Interpreting style markings across multiple musical genres (waltz, polka, ballad)
  • Shaping phrasing in familiar melodies without relying on recordings
  • Managing tempo and character shifts across a performance program

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