Jingle Bells is probably the most well loved and most sung song at Christmas time.  All the kids want to play it — and adults do to!  Here are a few simplified versions for you to play and sing along to.

You are welcome to use this, copy it, share it, perform it, and enjoy it!

Level/Grade: Easy, Level 1

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Jingle Bells RH Only.pdf (5362 downloads)

Level/Grade: Easy, Level 1

I like to use this version for my students who can play some left hand.  If you want to, have them play just the top note of the left hand chord.  This song uses tonic, subdominant, and dominant chords, which is a great time to discuss with students.  It’s awesome to put those basic chords to use and see them first hand!  Check out my article Easy Music Theory: Tonic, Subdominant, and Dominant for more!

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Jingle Bells with Simple Chords.pdf (2806 downloads)

Level/Grade: Easy, Level 2

This version uses the tonic, subdominant, and dominant chords.  I love teaching about tonic, subdominant, and dominant chords with my students before introducing them to this song.  Playing these chords in the left hand are great for strengthening those fingers and gaining independence.  See my article on  Easy Music Theory: Tonic, Subdominant, and Dominant for more!

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Jingle-Bells-with-Chords.pdf (2217 downloads)

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You may find interest in how I composed this song.  I simply used tonic, subdominant, and dominant chords.  Check out: Tonic, Dominant, and Subdominant | Easy Music Theory for more info!

PianoTels

Tel loves her life as a piano player, a piano teacher, and a mom. Amid piano blogging, piano teaching, and piano playing, she loves a chance to fit in a good exercise class, volunteer at her kids’ school and at her church, and go on long dates with her husband. Full bio at About Tel.