The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)
Eric Baumgartner
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Sheet Music
Era
Modern
Difficulty Level
Advanced
Mood
Relaxing
Style
Jazz
Theme
Winter
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Elements
16th Note Broken Chord Accompaniment
Accompaniment Patterns
A type of accompaniment pattern that uses a persistent 16th note rhythm with broken chords, in varying note configurations.
16th Notes
Rhythm
Notes whose lengths are equal to one-sixteenth the value of a whole note or one quarter of a quarter note.
2 Against 3
Rhythm
A combination of triplets played in one hand while notes with regular values are played in the other hand at the same time.
8th Note Broken Chord Accompaniment
Accompaniment Patterns
A type of accompaniment pattern that uses a persistent 8th note rhythm with broken chords, in varying note configurations.
Details
Title
The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)
Composer
Year
2008
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
E-flat Major
Time Signature
4/4
# of Measures
40
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Holiday
Christmas
Student Ages
Adults,
Children,
Teens
Student Type
Average Students
Teaching Tips
Choose Good Fingerings,
Focus On Expressive Markings,
Help Student Achieve Sensitive and Musical Playing,
Play Small Segments,
Prepare Challenging Rhythms,
Work on Creating a Good Tone,
Work on Expressive Phrasing