- Level: Intermediate
- Pages: 6 pages, 4 pages of music, cover included!
- Style: Jubilant, Serene B section
- License: Studio license – reproducible for students you directly teach
- Bonus: mp3 recording without voiceovers
- Format: PDF instant download
Joy to the World is an old well-known Christmas hymn, but it’s scale-like melody and rhythm make it difficult to make sound contemporary. But this intermediate arrangement of Joy to the World brings that needed contemporary flair that livens up this piece for all audiences. This is a contemporary, mature setting for even more advanced pianists who want to play something big and full sounding, but don’t have a lot of time to practice.
The Level of Joy to the World
This arrangement is intermediate level. The smallest note value is the occasional set of sixteenth notes in groups of four. There is some easy syncopation. In addition, the notes fall easily under the hands, so even small hands can play this Christmas arrangement.
The piece begins in G Major and modulates to D Major.
This piece contains fingering to help all levels of pianists.
What is a Studio License?
Joy to the World is available as a studio license which is a fantastic deal because you only have to purchase the piece one time and then you can use it for yourself and as many students as you directly teach. It’s like getting an unlimited supply of the piece since you never have to pay for it again, plus there is no shipping. You get the PDF and bonus mp3 in your email within minutes of your purchase.
Free Bonus Recording of Joy to the World
Joy to the World also comes with a free mp3 recording so that you can listen and learn the piece more easily. You are granted permission to share this file with your students that are learning the piece.
Other intermediate holiday pieces
This contemporary piano arrangement of Joy to the World is a part of the beautiful and sophisticated intermediate holiday pieces that adults and students love. Check out our #1 intermediate arrangement: Carol of the Bells!
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Caroline Johnson Gilstrap –
I ordered this arrangement for myself and it did not disappoint. I have really enjoyed playing it! The arrangement is fresh, interesting to listen to, and fun to play.
susan –
Also playing for myself and the joy of the day/world
Kelli S –
Gave this to a HS student who requested this tune for our Christmas recital, but wanted something that sounded… well… like this! This arrangement was perfect! I find it a joy to play, too!