Learn how to play Deck The Halls in the key of C in this blog. A song written in the key of C means that the song primarily uses the notes of the C major scale. The key of C major is one of the most common and easiest keys to work with, especially for beginners, because it contains no sharps or flats. The notes in the C major scale are:
**C, D, E, F, G, A, B**
In the key of C, the **C major chord** (C-E-G) is typically the “home” or tonic chord, meaning it’s the chord that will be mostly used and makes the music sound good. Other chords in the key of C will be based on the notes in the C major scale, so you might use chords like:
**C, D, E, F, G, A, B**
In the key of C, the **C major chord** (C-E-G) is typically the “home” or tonic chord, meaning it’s the chord that will be mostly used and makes the music sound good. Other chords in the key of C will be based on the notes in the C major scale, so you might use chords like:
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– **C major (C-E-G)**
– **D minor (D-F-A)**
– **E minor (E-G-B)**
– **F major (F-A-C)**
– **G major (G-B-D)**
– **A minor (A-C-E)**
– **B diminished (B-D-F)**
These chords are built on the notes of the C major scale and are often used in different progressions throughout the song.
In summary, a song written in the key of C means it will focus on chords and melodies that primarily use the notes of the C major scale, and it will likely resolve back to the C major chord to create a sense of closure.
This song is played in the key of C with 4/4 time, which means there are four (4) beats in a measure, and each quarter note gets one beat.
[Review: Lesson 5 – Time Signatures]
Download Free Deck The Halls sheet music
Use the interactive virtual Z-Board piano keyboard below for practicing if you don’t already have a piano.
In summary, a song written in the key of C means it will focus on chords and melodies that primarily use the notes of the C major scale, and it will likely resolve back to the C major chord to create a sense of closure.
This song is played in the key of C with 4/4 time, which means there are four (4) beats in a measure, and each quarter note gets one beat.
[Review: Lesson 5 – Time Signatures]
Download Free Deck The Halls sheet music
Use the interactive virtual Z-Board piano keyboard below for practicing if you don’t already have a piano.
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Watch the video below played just the notes for the right-hand melody only –
The notes for right-hand melody are:
The notes for right-hand melody are:
| | | G F E D | | | C D E C | | | DEFD E D | | | C B C | | |
| | | G F E D | | | C D E C | | | DEFD E D | | | C B C | | |
| | | D E F D | | | E F G D | | | EF# G AB C | | | B A G | | |
| | | G F E D | | | C D E C | | | AAAA G F | | | E D C | | |
INSTRUCTIONS on how to use our Z-Board Piano Keyboard
1. First, use the computer mouse (or mouse pen/fingers) to click anywhere on the keyboard to activate it.
2. To play notes for the right-hand melodies –
1. First, use the computer mouse (or mouse pen/fingers) to click anywhere on the keyboard to activate it.
2. To play notes for the right-hand melodies –
- Use computer mouse (or mouse pen/fingers) to click directly on the Z-Board.
3. To play chords for the left-hand chords – (can only use the computer mouse for this)
- For C Major Chord (C – E – G), hold down “Shift” – “S” – “F” (on the computer keyboard) all at once.
Click below to download Deck The Halls free sheet music |
Watch this song played with chords added below. There are four (4) chords played by the left hand in this song, and they are:
F chord – F-A-C G chord – G-B-D D chord – D-F#-A |
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