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Christmas Carols for Violin: Learn to play 12 popular Carols
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Christmas Carols for Violin: Learn to play 12 popular Carols

Intended for intermediate violin players, you will be ready in time for Christmas
Created byHenriette de Vrijer
Last updated 5/2025
English
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What you'll learn

  • After this course the student will be able to play 12 traditional and popular Christmas carols, ready for the festive season.

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Course content

1 section • 12 lectures • 57m total length

  • The 12 Days of Christmas - Day 1: Mary had a Baby2:52

    Learn how to play Mary had a Baby from the Fiddle Time Christmas book by Kathy and David Blackwell.

  • The 12 Days of Christmas - Day 2: Ding Dong Merrily on High5:06

    Learn how to play Ding Dong Merrily on High from the Fiddle Time Christmas book by Kathy and David Blackwell.

  • The 12 Days of Christmas - Day 3: Silent Night5:56

    Learn how to play Silent Night from the Fiddle Time Christmas book by Kathy and David Blackwell.

  • The 12 Days of Christmas - Day 4: O Little Town of Bethlehem4:28

    Learn how to play O Little Town of Bethlehem from the Fiddle Time Christmas book by Kathy and David Blackwell.

  • The 12 Days of Christmas - Day 5: Once in Royal David's City3:50

    Learn how to play Once in Royal David's City from the Fiddle Time Christmas book by Kathy and David Blackwell.

  • The 12 Days of Christmas - Day 6: Go Tell it on the Mountain4:43

    Learn how to play Go Tell it on the Mountain from the Fiddle Time Christmas book by Kathy and David Blackwell

  • The 12 Days of Christmas - Day 7: O Christmas Tree5:07

    Learn how to play O Christmas Tree from the Fiddle Time Christmas book by Kathy and David Blackwell.

  • The 12 Days of Christmas - Day 8: Frosty the Snowman5:04

    Learn how to play Frosty the Snowman downloaded from musicnotes.com.

  • The 12 Days of Christmas - Day 9: The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting)6:04

    Learn how to play The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) downloaded from musicnotes.com.

  • The 12 Days of Christmas - Day 10: Rudolph the red-nosed Reindeer5:46

    Learn how to play Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer downloaded from musicnotes.com.

  • The 12 Days of Christmas - Day 11: Jingle Bell Rock4:35

    Learn how to play Jingle Bell Rock downloaded from musicnotes.com.

  • The 12 Days of Christmas - Day 12: We wish you a Merry Christmas4:13

    The 12th and final Carol in the series. Learn how to play We Wish You a Merry Christmas from the Fiddle Time Christmas book by Kathy and David Blackwell on the violin. Merry Christmas from Pro-Am Strings!

Requirements

  • Be able to read music, or to pick up tunes by ear.
  • Have a tuned violin
  • Have some experience playing the violiin the keys of G and D major
  • You will need the Fiddle Time Christmas book, by Kathy and David Blackwell, and some music downloaded from the internet.

Description

Unlock the magic of the holiday season with our joyful and engaging course, Christmas Carols for Beginners on the Violin! Made with intermediate violinists in mind, this course is designed to help you play your favourite festive tunes with confidence and cheer.

Over the course of several weeks, you'll learn to play a selection of classic Christmas carols such as Jingle Bells, Silent Night, O Come All Ye Faithful, Deck the Halls, and Away in a Manger. Each piece has been thoughtfully arranged, focusing on simple melodies, easy finger placements, and slow tempos to support steady progress and musical growth.

The course includes video tutorials, including tips on practicing effectively at home. You’ll also receive guidance on violin posture, bowing techniques, tuning, and basic music theory—all explained in a friendly, accessible way. As you move through each carol, you’ll strengthen your ability to read music, play with accurate rhythm, and develop a beautiful tone.

This course is not only about learning to play, but also about creating joyful moments, building confidence, and sharing the gift of music with others.

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to perform a mini-concert of Christmas favorites—perfect for spreading holiday cheer at family gatherings, school events, or virtual celebrations.

Join us and let your violin sing with the warmth and wonder of Christmas! Good luck with the course.



Who this course is for:

  • Beginners with some experience and Intermediate violin players

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