The Big Book of Christmas Songs (Piano-Vocal-Guitar Series) (Paperback)

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Amazon.com Review

This collection of 128 numbers is distinguished by an unusual slant toward classical music. Victor Herbert's "Toyland," a chorale by Martin Luther, and the "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" are among the instrumentals, and a Catalonian carol complements the "Carol of the Bells." The print is larger than that in most collections, and the keys on the whole are easy ("O Holy Night" is in C). There is also an arrangement of "Auld Lang Syne" to take you to New Year's Eve. Most, but not all, of the guitar notation is given with fingering charts. --William R. Braun

Product Description

An outstanding collection of over 125 all-time Christmas classics, including: Angels We Have Heard on High * Auld Lang Syne * The Boar's Head Carol * Christ Was Born on Christmas Day * Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella * Carol of the Bells * Coventry Carol * Deck the Hall * The First Noel * The Friendly Beasts * God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen * I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day * Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring * Joy to the World * Masters in this Hall * O Holy Night * The Story of the Shepherd * 'Twas the Night Before Christmas * What Child Is This? * and many more.

Product Details

Sample Music Notation [24kb PDF]

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation (September 1, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0793507839
• ISBN-13: 978-0793507832
• Product Dimensions: 11.9 x 9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #22,216 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for beginners, September 12, 2005

By	Edwin "edwin_mony" (India) - See all my reviews

I got this book from Amazon. I specially wanted the SATB format of music the songs. But I was very much impressed with the chord signatures given in this book. I am learning a lot with this book. I also wanted many new songs. This has lot of new songs. Overall I am very happy with this book. I am very happy with Amazon in all the past transactions. Specially from a country like India, where we do not have access to such literature, I buy from Amazon. The products gets delievered with good safe packaging and at the earliest possible time.

Thanks amazon for the wonderful job.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars "The Big Book of Christmas Songs", September 29, 2005

By	Addie L. Davey "Addie L. Davey" (Joplin, MO 64801) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is relatively easy to play. It has a lot of songs. I especially like the religious songs as that is what I use the most. It is in large enough print that makes it easy to read. It is a book that will last you for many years if you take care of it. It is sold at a bargain price.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Big Book of Christmas Songs for Trumpet (Big Book of Christmas Songs), January 15, 2007

By	Diane E. Fronko - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Big Book of Christmas Songs for Trumpet (Paperback)

Excellent transaction. The book was in excellent condition. I am a beginner trumpet player and the book was easy enough for me to play many of the christmas songs, over the holidays. If you are an accomplished trumpet player, this book is probably too easy for you. In addition, the book has a wonderful assortment of Christmas songs. Probably has the largest selection of Christmas songs for the price.