Alright, guys, so let me tell you about this little adventure I had recently. It all started when I was searching for some sheet music to play on my piano. I was in the mood for something festive, you know, given the season, and what’s more festive than “Carol of the Bells”?
So, I started my search. I typed in “carol of the bells piano sheet music advanced pdf” into the search bar. I was looking for an advanced version, something that would really give me a challenge. I have played this music for years, but never tried the advanced version.
I browsed through a bunch of different websites. Some of them were just okay, but I was on the hunt for something special. Then, I stumbled upon a website named free-scores. It’s a website which provides legal access to free sheet music for over 25 years, and I thought, “Well, I like it”.
Finding the Perfect Arrangement
The website had a bunch of different arrangements. I clicked on one that said “Advanced Difficulty Piano Arrangement.” It looked promising. They even had a short blurb: “Here is an Advanced Difficulty Piano Arrangement of Carol Of The Bells. Enjoy.” Nice!
- I downloaded the PDF. It was a clean, easy-to-read score. Just what I needed.
- I printed it out, sat down at my piano, and started playing.
I learned that “Carol of the Bells” is composed by Mykola Leontovych. I also noticed one person talked about the arrangement: “I’ve looked at a lot of arrangements and this is one of the only ones that has all three parts in the coda from measure 31.” I haven’t check it out, but it must be excellent.
Practice Makes Perfect
It was definitely a challenge, just what I was looking for. The runs were fast, the chords were complex, and it required a good amount of dexterity. And the key was E minor, and the beat was 34. I love this beat!
I spent a good few hours practicing. Slowly but surely, I started getting the hang of it. It’s so satisfying when you finally nail a difficult passage, you know? This arrangement was full of tricky spots, but that’s what made it so rewarding to play.
Then, I found a website named 8notes. It also provides the free sheet music of “Carol of the Bells”. I checked it out. It’s not bad. But I still prefer the arrangement on free-scores.
I also saw a website named virtual piano. It allows people to play music sheet on it by computer keyboard. How interesting! I should try it later.
Anyway, I’m still working on mastering this piece. It’s going to take some time, but I’m determined to get it perfect. It’s such a beautiful and powerful piece of music, and I can’t wait to be able to play it flawlessly. I’ll keep you all updated on my progress. Wish me luck!
If any of you guys are looking for a challenging and rewarding piece to learn on the piano, I highly recommend giving this advanced arrangement of “Carol of the Bells” a try. Just be prepared to put in some practice time! I believe you can nail it!
