Five Christmas Songs

SKU: FG.55011-895-9

ISBN 9790550118959.

The Urtext edition (2023) of Jean Sibelius’ Five Christmas Songs op. 1 for voice and piano is based on the critical edition presented in the volume VIII/2 Works for Solo Voice Vol. 2 of Jean Sibelius Works (JSW) edited by Jukka Tiilikainen. The lyrics are included in Swedish, Finnish and English.

Sakari Ylivuori's introduction illuminates the history of the beloved songs: May 1, 1913 was cold and wet. Jean Sibelius (1865–1957) spent the day at home at Ainola composing two Christmas songs: settings of poems for children by Zachris Topelius. The two songs born on that chilly spring day were Nu står jul vid snöig port (Now stands Yule at the snowy gate) and Nu så kommer julen (Now is Christmas coming). He then put them together with three Christmas carols he had earlier composed and gave the set the imposing Opus number 1. He had previously considered giving the distinction to various other works, but from 1915 onwards the Five Christmas Songs had the honour of heading his catalogue. [...]

Contents
Nu står jul vid snöig port • Joulu saapuu portin luo • Now stands Yule at the snowy gate [F major]
Nu så kommer julen • Tervehtii jo meitä joulu armahin • Now is Christmas coming [e minor]
Det mörknar ute • Jo joutuu ilta • O’er hill and dale [F major]
Julvisa • En etsi valtaa, loistoa • Christmas song [G major]
On hanget korkeat, nietokset • Visst drivor höga som skyn vi ha • The shining snows are driving high [F major].

SKU: HL.1465615

ISBN 9798350127058. UPC: 196288212508.

Desig ned with the beginner in mind, Christmas Songs for the Very Beginner features popular, easy-to-play melodies in pre-staff notation, perfect for those in their first months of learning. Arrangements consist of simple rhythms, letter names inside each note, minimal hand movement, and no page turns. This book is a perfect supplement for students needing extra playing material, with each song including playing tips and fingering diagrams. The songs are presented in order of difficulty. The written piano accompaniments can be played by a teacher or friend, or you can play along with the recorded accompaniments. The price of this book includes access to audio tracks of the accompaniments, for download or streaming, using the unique code provided on page 1. The book also includes over five pages of music activities including coloring fun, music math, and a Christmas countdown for more fun! Songs include: All I Want for Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth • Away in a Manger • Do You Hear What I Hear • Feliz Navidad • Happy Holiday • Here Comes Santa Claus • Jingle Bell Rock • Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! • Where Are You Christmas? • You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch •Ÿand more.

SKU: HL.278101

ISBN 9781540029485. UPC: 888680752002. 9.0x12.0x0.222 inches.

The Strum Together series enables players of five different instruments – or any combination of them – to “strum together” on over 40 great songs. This easy-to-use format features melody, lyrics, and chord diagrams for standard ukulele, baritone ukulele, guitar, mandolin, and banjo. Songs include: Angels We Have Heard on High • Away in a Manger • Blue Christmas • Deck the Hall • The First Noel • Go, Tell It on the Mountain • A Holly Jolly Christmas • It Came upon the Midnight Clear • Jingle Bells • Mele Kalikimaka • O Come, All Ye Faithful • Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer • Silent Night • Up on the Housetop • We Wish You a Merry Christmas • and more.

SKU: BT.MUSAM60534

ISBN 9780711907539.

Twen ty-five well-loved Christmas songs and carols, fully fingered with words and chord symbols.

SKU: FG.55011-288-9

ISBN 9790-55011-288-9. Text: English.

1. Now Stands Yule at the Snow Gate * Nu star jul vid snöig port, 2. Now Is Christmas Coming * Nu sa kommer julen, 3. O'er Hill and Dale * Det morknar ute, 4. We Ask for Nothing Rich or Rare * Giv mig ej glans, ej guld, ej prakt, 5. The Shining Snows Are Driven High * Visst drivor hoga som skyn vi ha.