About the piece
James Lord Pierpont published it in Boston in 1857 as One Horse Open Sleigh. It is about a sleigh ride in the snow, not Christmas: it became the Christmas song par excellence only later.
In the Piano Learning app it is one of the free pieces.
The arrangement was written by us for Piano Learning; the app also has a ★★ version with chords.
The notes of the melody (right hand)
Notes with a coloured border are longer. The video also shows the left hand.
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How to practise it
- Read the notes above and find the hand position: most of the time the fingers stay on five neighbouring keys.
- The first row of notes is the same as the third: you already have half the chorus.
- Add the left hand only when the right hand is secure, first at 60% as in the video.
Frequently asked questions
Is Jingle Bells free in the app?
Yes, together with Frère Jacques, La Campanella and the Turkish March.
Do I need to read music?
No: the notes are written in letters and the video shows which key to press and when.