Christmas Music – Prelude or Performance – Free!
I don’t know where this year has gone….here we are in December, and more Christmas music is on the mind!
I Didn’t Know . . . !
The term “Xmas” dates back to the 1500s
Contrary to popular belief, “Xmas” is not a trendy attempt to take Christ out of Christmas.
According to From Adam’s Apple to Xmas: An Essential Vocabulary Guide for the Politically Correct, “Christianity” was spelled “Xianity” as far back as 1100. X, or Chi, is the Greek first letter of “Christ” and served as a symbolic stand-in at the time.
In 1551, the holiday was commonly called “Xtemmas,” which was later shortened to “Xmas.”
Remember to download free music from this website: Home Page, then Tool Bar, Free Music
I wanted to create a collection of traditional Christmas music using various synthesizer voices. It was fun and satisfying to hear violin, cello, brass, or bells while playing keys. Hope you enjoy!
original artwork image by Leslie Young (c) 2020
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Here’s more original Christmas music – prelude or performance piece. Feel free to print and use as you would like:
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About the Author, Composer, Illustrator,
Educator, and Eternal Optimist
Leslie Young is the author/composer/illustrator of the Revolutionary Piano Method. She co-founded a K-12th grade charter school in Texas and has been a piano teacher for about 40 years. She has had experience teaching a variety of students tackling piano for the first time or as returning students.
Leslie believes that “learning to play the piano is more about diligence and perseverance” – but would add that just as critical to success is the method that is used, the pattern of critical thinking, and the instructional principles that promote immediate success.
She states: “In teaching piano to students of varying ages, what also varies is a commitment of time and the amount of dedication. Children of certain ages may do very well with a parent as teacher; others may need someone who is not family to instruct them. Some older children and adults prefer to make progress on their own, and this method is designed to act as a meticulous guide through new material. Some adults and teens insist on professional teachers, which also encourages continuity. Because these books are self-explanatory, a new or experienced professional teacher will have no trouble using the Revolutionary Piano Method with students. It’s an easy and effective way to learn piano.”
