Hal Leonard Christmas Piano for Teens

Hal Leonard Christmas Piano for Teens – 12 Popular Christmas Solos for Beginners

Christmas piano music designed specifically for teen beginners! Hal Leonard Christmas Piano for Teens gives new pianists 12 popular holiday songs in arrangements that gradually build their skills while letting them play music they already know.

▶ Listen to The Little Drummer Boy

▶ Listen to Mary, Did You Know?

Arranged by Jennifer Linn, the book begins with easy-to-read music featuring note names printed inside the noteheads. As students progress through the collection, the arrangements introduce simple left-hand chord accompaniments, helping teens move naturally from basic melody playing toward using both hands at the piano.

The repertoire includes favorites such as Christmas Time Is Here, Jingle Bell Rock, Mary, Did You Know?, Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree, Santa Baby, Silent Night and Sleigh Ride.

Plus, online demonstration audio is included for streaming or download, giving beginning pianists an easy way to hear the songs they're learning.

All 12 Christmas Songs Included

Hal Leonard Christmas Piano for Teens includes:

• Christmas Time Is Here
• Jingle Bell Rock
• Jingle Bells
• Jolly Old St. Nicholas
• Joy to the World
• The Little Drummer Boy
• Mary, Did You Know?
• Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree
• Santa Baby
• Silent Night
• Sleigh Ride
• What Child Is This?

Beginner Piano Music That Doesn't Feel Like a Kids' Book

Being a beginning pianist doesn't necessarily mean being a young child.

Christmas Piano for Teens was created specifically for teenage beginning pianists, combining approachable notation with Christmas repertoire that feels appropriate for older students.

That makes it a great alternative for teens who need beginner-level music but have outgrown books designed visually or musically for younger children.

Start with Note Names Inside the Notes

The early selections use easy-to-read notation with letter names printed inside the noteheads.

This gives newer pianists an extra visual reference as they learn where notes are located on the staff and keyboard.

Rather than waiting until note reading becomes completely automatic, teens can begin enjoying recognizable Christmas music while continuing to develop their reading skills.

Progress to Left-Hand Chord Accompaniments

This book doesn't keep students at exactly the same level from beginning to end.

As the collection progresses, songs begin incorporating simple left-hand chord accompaniments.

That progression helps students move beyond playing only a melody and begin experiencing the fuller sound of playing with both hands.

It's a smart approach for teen beginners: start with something achievable, then gradually add new skills as confidence develops.

Includes Online Audio Demo Tracks

Online audio is included with the book.

Students can access demonstration tracks for the music online and either stream or download them.

Hearing the music can be especially useful for beginning pianists who are still developing their ability to interpret rhythm and notation independently.

Popular Christmas Songs Teens Know

The song selection is one of the strongest features of Christmas Piano for Teens.

Rather than filling the entire book with traditional carols, Jennifer Linn mixes Christmas classics with popular holiday songs that teen pianists are likely to recognize.

Popular Christmas Favorites

• Christmas Time Is Here
• Jingle Bell Rock
• Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree
• Santa Baby
• Sleigh Ride
• Mary, Did You Know?

Traditional Christmas Favorites

• Jingle Bells
• Jolly Old St. Nicholas
• Joy to the World
• Silent Night
• What Child Is This?

The collection also includes The Little Drummer Boy, another enduring Christmas favorite that bridges traditional and popular holiday repertoire.

Christmas Time Is Here – Beginner Piano

Fans of A Charlie Brown Christmas will immediately recognize Christmas Time Is Here.

Including this Vince Guaraldi favorite gives beginning teen pianists an opportunity to play one of the most recognizable melodies associated with the Christmas season.

Jingle Bell Rock & Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree

Two perennial Christmas pop favorites are included in the same collection: Jingle Bell Rock and Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree.

They're exactly the kind of recognizable holiday songs that can motivate a beginning pianist to spend a little more time at the keyboard during Christmas break.

Mary, Did You Know? for Beginning Piano

The collection also includes the modern Christmas favorite Mary, Did You Know?.

Combined with traditional sacred selections such as Silent Night, Joy to the World and What Child Is This?, it gives students several more reflective Christmas songs to balance the upbeat popular selections.

A Companion to the Hal Leonard Piano for Teens Method

Christmas Piano for Teens was designed as a supplemental Christmas collection for the Hal Leonard Piano for Teens Method, also by Jennifer Linn.

The Christmas book follows a similar learning approach, beginning with accessible notation and gradually building the student's piano skills.

Students already working through Piano for Teens can use this book to add seasonal repertoire without abandoning the learning concepts they're already developing.

Do I Need the Piano for Teens Method Book?

No. Although Christmas Piano for Teens was created as a companion to the Hal Leonard method, it can also work as a stand-alone collection of beginner Christmas piano music.

A teen learning through another method or working with a private piano teacher can still enjoy the arrangements and progressive format.

Great for Teen Piano Students

Hal Leonard Christmas Piano for Teens is an excellent choice for:

• Teenage beginning pianists
• Middle school and high school piano students
• Older beginners who don't want a children's piano book
• Students learning to read music
• Teens beginning to play with both hands
• Private piano lessons
• Christmas piano lessons
• Holiday recitals
• Playing Christmas music for family
• At-home holiday performances
• Students using the Hal Leonard Piano for Teens Method

A Great Christmas Gift for a Teen Learning Piano

If a teen has recently started playing piano, a Christmas songbook can give them an immediate musical goal.

Instead of practicing only exercises and method-book repertoire, they can work toward playing familiar Christmas music for family and friends.

The combination of recognizable songs, beginner-friendly notation, progressive left-hand chords and online audio makes Christmas Piano for Teens a practical stocking stuffer or early Christmas gift for a new pianist.

Christmas Piano for Teens Product Details

Title	Hal Leonard Christmas Piano for Teens
Subtitle	12 Popular Christmas Solos for Beginners
Arranger	Jennifer Linn
Series	Piano Method
Instrument	Piano / Keyboard
Level	Beginner
Number of Songs	12
Format	Softcover with Online Audio
Pages	32
Publisher	Hal Leonard
Hal Leonard Number	HL 00279384
ISBN	9781540031211
UPC	888680756000
Book Size	9" × 12"
Online Audio	Demo tracks available for streaming or download

Frequently Asked Questions

What songs are in Hal Leonard Christmas Piano for Teens?

The 12 songs are Christmas Time Is Here, Jingle Bell Rock, Jingle Bells, Jolly Old St. Nicholas, Joy to the World, The Little Drummer Boy, Mary, Did You Know?, Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree, Santa Baby, Silent Night, Sleigh Ride and What Child Is This?

What level is Christmas Piano for Teens?

The collection is written for beginning pianists, particularly teens who are just learning basic piano skills.

Who arranged Christmas Piano for Teens?

The collection was arranged by Jennifer Linn, who also wrote the Hal Leonard Piano for Teens method.

Are note names written inside the notes?

Yes. The early songs feature letter names inside the noteheads to help beginning pianists identify notes more easily.

Does the book eventually use both hands?

Yes. As students progress through the book, the arrangements begin adding simple left-hand chord accompaniments.

Does Christmas Piano for Teens include online audio?

Yes. The book includes access to online demonstration tracks that can be streamed or downloaded.

Does it include Christmas Time Is Here?

Yes. Christmas Time Is Here is one of the 12 selections.

Is Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree included?

Yes. Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree and Jingle Bell Rock are both included.

Does it include Santa Baby?

Yes. Santa Baby is included among the book's popular Christmas selections.

Is Mary, Did You Know? included?

Yes. Mary, Did You Know? is included along with sacred favorites such as Silent Night, Joy to the World and What Child Is This?

Do I need the Hal Leonard Piano for Teens Method to use this book?

No. The book is designed as a useful supplement to Piano for Teens, but beginning pianists can also use it as a stand-alone Christmas collection.

What's the difference between Christmas Piano for Teens and Christmas Piano for Kids?

Both books are beginner Christmas collections arranged by Jennifer Linn, but they are separate books with different repertoire and different audiences. Christmas Piano for Teens is specifically designed for teen beginners and includes songs such as Christmas Time Is Here, Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree, Santa Baby, Silent Night and Joy to the World.

Christmas Music for the Teen Who's Just Starting Piano

A teen shouldn't have to choose between music that's appropriate for their age and music that's appropriate for their playing level.

Hal Leonard Christmas Piano for Teens gives beginning players both: 12 recognizable Christmas songs in an approachable, progressive format designed for teen pianists.

Start with note names inside the notes, progress to simple left-hand chords, listen to the included online demo tracks and enjoy playing Christmas music from Jingle Bell Rock and Santa Baby to Silent Night and Mary, Did You Know?.

Give your teen Christmas music that's beginner-friendly without feeling like a beginner kids' book.