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Beginning pianists will love playing these beloved favorites in musically attractive, easy arrangements: “Jingle Bells,” “Deck the Halls,” “Joy to the World,” “Silent Night,” “Away in a Manger,” “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing,” “O Little Town of Bethlehem,” “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” 12 more. Illustrations.
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My First Book of Christmas Songs: 20 Favorite Songs in Easy Piano Arrangements

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Mel Torme is so famous for writing “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire),” it’s surprising that he never recorded a full Christmas album before 1992’s Christmas Songs. Besides that standard, Torme’s own compositions here include the heartfelt “The Christmas Feeling” and “Christmas Was Made for Children.” He also sings Johnny Mercer’s Christmas lyrics for “Glow Worm” as well as more traditional fare. Backed by both orchestra and big band, Torme is alternately swinging and sentimental on this instant classic. –David Horiuchi… More >>
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Christmas Songs

Your favorite Christmas song speaks volumes about who you are – what kind of personality you exhibit. Whether you’re an aggressive, take charge person or a sit on the side lines and follow type, the music you listen to can give a peek into the kinds of attitudes and beliefs you have.

Different dimensions go into making us who we are as people. Psychologists have studied human behavior for years through research groups, quizzes, and surveys. They’ve gathered the data from these tests and compiled them into different categories based on the answers given by the study participants.

In these scientific tests, several different questions will be asked for each category. The study takes into consideration Read the rest of this entry »

Remember back to your Christmases of yesterday when you were a child? How excited you were as you counted down the days until Santa arrived? You probably remember the sights of the twinkling lights, the wonderful scents as the food cooked, the merry sound of laughter as family celebrated together and the classic Christmas songs that created a soothing and cozy holiday environment.

Hearing those old tunes from days gone by can sure trigger a trip down memory lane. Today, children all over the world love those same tunes and as the years pass, those memories will be shared with a new generation of children.

“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” was Read the rest of this entry »

Christmas is right around the corner and approaching fast. It won’t be long now before we start hearing the strands of that familiar Christmas music in the air at work and in stores as we do our shopping.

Many studies have shown that music affects the way people act and it can have an impact on emotions. Restaurants tend to play faster music during lunch hour to encourage the customers to eat and go so the table will get cleared for other customers.

No matter what you’re doing, have you ever noticed how certain music affects how you feel? Upbeat lyrics with a snappy tune can make you feel better while Read the rest of this entry »