Jingle Bells Jazz Piano Sheet Music

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Introduction

“Jingle Bells” is one of the best-known and commonly sung American Christmas songs in the world. It was written by James Lord Pierpont (1822–1893) and published under the title “One Horse Open Sleigh” in the autumn of 1857. It has been claimed that it was originally written to be sung by a Sunday school choir, and later became a Christmas favorite.

The song has been adapted to many different genres, including jazz. This particular arrangement is for solo piano and has a swinging feel to it.

History of the Song

Jingle Bells was written by James Lord Pierpont in 1857–8. It was first published under the title “One Horse Open Sleigh” in the October 1857 edition of The Boston Sunday Post. In the 19th century, Jingle Bells was adopted as a Christmas carol by many communities around the world. It has been translated into many languages and has been recorded countless times since its inception.

The original lyrics of Jingle Bells are thought to have been written by Pierpont’s brother-in-law, Thomas Oliphant, who was a notable poet and songwriter himself. Oliphant’s version of the lyrics is as follows:

Dashing through the snowIn a one horse open sleighO’er the fields we goLaughing all the wayBells on bob tail ringMaking spirits brightWhat fun it is to ride and singA sleighing song tonight!

The Lyrics

Jingle bells, jingle bells,
jingle all the way.
Oh what fun it is to ride
in a one-horse open sleigh.
Dashing through the snow
in a one-horse open sleigh,
over the fields we go,
laughing all the way.
Bells on bobtails ring,
making spirits bright.
What fun it is to ride and sing
a sleighing song tonight.

The Music

“Jingle Bells” is one of the best-known and commonly sung American Christmas songs in the world. It was written by James Lord Pierpont (1822–1893) and published under the title “One Horse Open Sleigh” in the autumn of 1857. It has been claimed that it was originally composed to be sung by a dinner party guests as they left town in a sleigh after awards night.

The song’s structure has a verse followed by a chorus, which is repeated. It is an unusual Christmas song because it includes no reference to Santa Claus, Christ, or the Nativity.

The original lyrics called for eight verses to be sung, but only two verses are commonly sung today. The first verse is about a person who is enjoying the winter weather while riding in a sleigh, and the second verse is about a person who has crashed into a snowbank and needs help to get out.

The Arrangement

“Jingle Bells” is one of the best-known and commonly sung American songs in the world. It was written by James Lord Pierpont (1822–1893) and published under the title “One Horse Open Sleigh” in the autumn of 1857. It has been claimed that it was originally written to be sung by a Sunday school choir, and later became a Christmas carol after it was performed in 1857 at a Thanksgiving service at a church in Medford, Massachusetts.

The original lyrics to “Jingle Bells” were not specifically intended for the holiday season. In fact, they refer to sleighing in general – not just at Christmas time. Yet, by the early 20th century, the song had become one of the most popular American Christmas songs.

One theory is that sinceMedfordwas close to Boston, and Bostonwas a major hub for trade and travel during the 19th century, “Jingle Bells” became popular as a winter song among people who traveled between Bostonand other cities for work or pleasure.

The Recording

This is a recording of “Jingle Bells” played on a piano in a jazz style. The sheet music for this arrangement can be found below.

“Jingle Bells” is one of the most popular Christmas songs of all time. It was written by James Pierpont in 1857, and it has been recorded by many artists over the years. This arrangement is inspired by the version recorded by Vince Guaraldi on the 1965 album A Charlie Brown Christmas.

Jazz pianist Dave Brubeck also recorded a famous version of “Jingle Bells” on his 1961 album Christmas with The Dave Brubeck Quartet.

Conclusion

Jingle Bells is one of the most popular Christmas songs ever written. It’s fun, festive, and easy to play on the piano. If you’re looking for some festive sheet music to play this holiday season, look no further than Jingle Bells.