There are many songs which can be played with just a few different notes, and Jingle Bells is one of them.  A piano beginner can play it easily just with the 5 fingers of their right hand — 5 notes, 5 fingers. And since there are only 4 different chords in the song, it’s easy to put hands together for a two-handed arrangement.

Pianists who are more advanced can, of course, use many more chords and many more notes, plus many other styles and arrangments. Watch the 2-minute video for a couple simple ideas:

For more advanced concepts and ideas on arranging beautiful Christmas Carols, please go to

“How To Play Spectacularly Beautiful Christmas Carols On The Piano — This Christmas!”

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