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Freebie alert! Christmas music for one hand

11/13/2020

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Have you ever had a student break a finger or an arm? It is sad whenever a student has an injury--but especially so around the holiday season, when many students look forward to playing their favorite holiday pieces in the weeks leading up to Christmas.

Today I am sharing a couple of Christmas pieces you can have on hand (pun intended) if the need arises! Both of these Christmas arrangements can be played by either right hand or left hand alone--so there is no need to take a break from the holiday fun!

Read on to learn more about these free resources!

UPDATE: See my most recent post with even more Christmas music for one hand HERE!

These two familiar Christmas arrangements for one hand are late elementary to early intermediate level. Fingerings for right hand alone are written above the notes; fingerings for left hand alone are written below the notes. 

Not only will these arrangements keep your students playing despite their injury, they are also a great opportunity to work on voicing, pedaling, maneuvering around the keyboard, and playing one hand across both clefs. 

Click on the pictures below to download your free copy of these pieces! (And if you are in need of more one-hand music, don't forget to check out my collection "Hit Singles: Spectacular Single-Handed Solos" at Piano Pronto HERE for even more options!)
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Marie Harris link
11/14/2020 08:19:34 am

Thank you so much for composing these! There is a great need for one handed Christmas pieces. You are the best Chrissy!

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Chrissy Ricker
11/14/2020 09:17:25 am

You are very welcome! I hope these are helpful for you and your students! :)

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Sara Campbell
10/27/2022 01:45:17 pm

Wouldn't you know it... I've got a kiddo with a broken arm this year! When I googled "one-handed christmas piano songs" your blog popped up on the first page :) Thank you, thank you!!

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Chrissy Ricker
10/27/2022 02:03:18 pm

You are very welcome, Sara! I hope your student enjoys these!

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Rachel
11/6/2022 05:04:44 am

A student of mine broke her arm last week so I am very happy to find these, thank you!

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Chrissy Ricker
11/14/2022 10:30:27 am

You are very welcome, Rachel! And I just posted two more Christmas pieces for one hand in case you need more options: https://www.chrissyricker.com/blog/christmas-music-for-one-hand-2022-edition

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Anna Fagan
10/8/2023 02:34:27 pm

So excited to find these! I have an adult student who is having surgery on his shoulder in November - these will be perfect for him!
Thanks so much :-)

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Chrissy Ricker
10/9/2023 04:08:14 am

Thank you, Anna! I hope your student enjoys these! In case you didn't see it, I also have a more recent post with 2 additional Christmas songs for one hand alone here: https://www.chrissyricker.com/blog/christmas-music-for-one-hand-2022-edition

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