Who doesn't like listening to Christmas songs played on the piano during the holidays? Even if you're not a pianist, you can always entertain friends and family with an easy song, like Jingle Bells. Once you've learned all the steps, memorize it and play it as soon as you find a piano or keyboard!
Steps
Step 1. Put your right hand in front of you
For Jingle Bells, you will only use the right hand. If you are a complete beginner, then you will first need to know the "fingering" numbers.
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The thumb is the number finger
Step 1
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The index is the number finger
Step 2
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The middle finger is the number finger
Step 3
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The ring finger is the number finger
Step 4
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The little finger is the number finger
Step 5
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Step 2. Identify where you need to put your hands on the piano
For Jingle Bells, the hand will only be in the middle C position (remember, you only need the right hand). To find middle C, look at the piano or keyboard (or a figure if you have neither) and you will notice that the black keys are in groups of twos and threes.
Step 3. Find the group of two black keys that is closest to the middle of the keyboard
Step 4. Place the thumb of your right hand on the first white key to the left of the group of two black keys
That key is called middle C.
Step 5. Put the rest of your fingers on the white keys to the right of Middle C
You should touch 5 keys, one on each finger, from middle C to the next 4 on the right. This is called "middle Do position".
Step 6. Start playing
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Here's how to play Jingle Bells with fingering: 3 3 - 3 3 3 - 3 5 1 2 3 - - - 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 2 2 3 2 - 5 - 3 3 3 -3 3 3 - 3 5 1 2 3 - - - 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 5 5 4 2 1 - - -. After positioning your hand well, you just have to play with the finger corresponding to the number indicated by the fingering. When you find the dash (-) hold the note longer. Each dash is one more measure. For example, if you have "3 3 3 -" on the third 3 you have to hold the note for another beat.
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If you know the names of the notes from middle C onwards (C, re, mi, fa, sol), here's how to play Jingle Bells with the notes: Mi Mi Mi - Mi Mi Mi - Mi Sol Do Re Mi - - - Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Mi Mi Mi Re Mi Re - Sol - Mi Mi Mi - Mi Mi Mi - Mi Sol Do Re Mi - - - Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Mi Mi Mi Sol Fa Re Do - - -.
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Step 7. Make everyone have fun at Christmas
Advice
- Practice often! It takes some time to perform the song perfectly.
- If it seems to you that playing only with the right hand is too easy, you can add the left hand frets. It will get even better! Put your left hand in the same position as your right, but place it on the C scale one octave lower than the middle one. You are in the correct position if between the two thumbs there are 3 free keys to divide the hands. To play, press fingers 1, 3 and 5 (C, E and G) at the same time. Hold the sound for 4 movements and then repeat it. Continue to play this chord with your left while with your right you play the pattern that we have indicated in the passages of the guide.
- If you find the left hand chord too difficult to play, you can only use it with fingers number 1 and 5 (C and G).
Warnings
- If you have trouble finding the correct position, look at the pictures in the article or a video on the topic.
- If you don't succeed the first time, keep trying. Sooner or later you will make it!
