Jolly Old Saint Nicholas

Ragtime style - Level 5 - Piano sheet music

Description

Overview of this digital piano sheet music:

"Jolly Old Saint Nicholas"
Level 5: advanced level (See other levels of this song)
Ragtime style arrangement
Pages:

3 pages of music
Cover sheet

Key (for this arrangement): C major
Fingerings: None
Instrumentation: For piano solo
Complete audio sample: Always free to listen to on our website. (No vocal recording)
Downloading file: PDF
Arranger and music editor: Mizue Murakami
Publisher: Galaxy Music Notes
Product code: GMNS00203

About "Jolly Old Saint Nicholas":

"Jolly Old Saint Nicholas" is a Christmas song. It's based on a poem by Emily Huntington Miller. Later, Benjamin Hanby came up with a lyrics for the song. The music was composed by John Piersol McCaskey. Its poem, lyrics and music were all created during the 1860s. To learn more about the story behind this song, please visit our page, "About Jolly Old Saint Nicholas."

Tips for playing Level 5 Ragtime style "Jolly Old Saint Nicholas":

This Level 5 (advanced level) "Jolly Old Saint Nicholas" is arranged in a unique Ragtime style. The arrangement has an additional composed section (section B) after the traditional melody ends (section A). In ragtime style, the 8th notes are usually played straight as regular 8th notes. However, in this arrangement, you can add the swing rhythm to it to make it more bouncy. You can refer to the free complete audio sample on the top of this page to find out how the rhythm should be played. It's a lively, fun, and happy song to play. Enjoy!

Download, Print (or see it on your tablet), and Practice!

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