Jolly Old Saint Nicholas Free Standard Score

Composer: Traditional

Arrangement: Standard Piano Score

๐ŸŽผ Piano ๐ŸŽผ Classical ๐Ÿ“Š Level: 1 (Beginner)

๐Ÿ“ฅ Printable Jolly Old Saint Nicholas Sheet Music

๐Ÿ“– Historical Background

Jolly Old Saint Nicholas โ€” 'Jolly Old Saint Nicholas' is a traditional American Christmas carol from the 19th century. Its cheerful, upbeat melody and simple rhyming lyrics about a child whispering wishes to Santa Claus have made it a perennial favourite for children.

Composer: Traditional American (19th century).

๐Ÿ”ฌ Musical Structure

In 4/4 time with a light, skippy character. The melody proceeds mostly in stepwise motion with some leaps to add interest. The two-voice arrangement provides playful, bouncy support from the left hand.

๐ŸŽต Piano Performance Tips

  • Keep the touch light and playfulโ€”this is a children's carol.
  • Avoid heavy playing.
  • The articulation should be crisp, with each note clearly defined. Use a lively tempo, but make sure the melody is clean at any speed.
X:1 T:Jolly Old Saint Nicholas C:Traditional American M:4/4 L:1/8 Q:1/4=108 K:G V:1 clef=treble name="Right Hand" V:2 clef=bass name="Left Hand" [V:1] |: G2 AB c2 d2 | e4 d2 c2 | B2 B2 B2 B2 | B6 z2 | A2 A2 A2 A2 | A4 G2 G2 | G4 d4 | e6 z2 :| |: B2 B2 B2 c2 | d6 d2 | c2 c2 c2 d2 | e6 z2 | G2 AB c2 d2 | e4 d2 c2 | B2 G2 A2 F2 | G6 z2 :| [V:2] |: G,2B,2 D4 | C2E2 G4 | G,2D2 G,2D2 | G,6 z2 | D2F2 A4 | G,2B,2 D4 | G,2B,2 D4 | C2E2 G2E2 :| |: G,2B,2 D4 | G,6 G,2 | C2E2 G4 | C2E2 G2E2 | G,2B,2 D4 | C2E2 G4 | G,2D2 A,2D2 | G,6 z2 :|