RTV PUBLIC REPERTOIRE CATALOG Query: (all public entries) Filters: {"piece_id":1086,"timezone":"UTC"} Matches: 1 | Returned: 1 | Public catalog: 6454 Page 1 of 1 Next: none; end of results Previous: none Version: 22826 | Snapshot: 001a4b42a02cf01e5fec0680df520fd8 Created: 2026-09-30T22:37:17+00:00 | Source: 2026-09-30T22:36:46+00:00 | Expires: 2026-10-01T22:37:17+00:00 {"piece_id":1086,"title":"Jingle Bells - Lead Sheet - Key Of C Major","composer":[],"composers":[],"instrument":["Piano"],"instruments":[{"id":1,"name":"Piano"}],"genre":"Composition/Improvisation","genre_id":8,"is_archive_only":false,"evaluation_eligible":true,"points":2068,"level":3,"canonical_url":"https://roadtovirtuosity.com/jingle-bells-lead-sheet-key-of-c-major","instrument_points":[{"instrument_id":1,"instrument":"Piano","points":2068}],"collections":[{"id":124,"name":"Christmas Popular"}],"collection_semantics":"existing catalog subcategory grouping","work_identifiers":[],"work_id":null,"book":null,"sequence_position":null,"movement_number":null,"movement_title":null,"key":null,"arrangement":null,"edition":null,"entry_scope":null,"completeness":"unknown","reviewed_enrichment":false,"availability_label":"Non-Commercial","has_download":true,"download_availability_basis":"public license category and existing file reference; storage health not verified","description":"“Jingle Bells” is presented here as a lead sheet in C major. The page includes the melody on a single treble staff, chord symbols above the notes, and multiple verses of lyrics under the melody. Instead of a written-out piano accompaniment, this version gives the basic tune, harmony, and text so it can be used for singing, simple accompaniment, arranging, or improvisation.Measures 1–11 present the verse melody. The tune begins with the familiar “Dashing through the snow” text, while the chord symbols stay mostly around C, F, and G. The stacked lyrics allow the same melody to carry several verses without needing separate written-out pages.Measures 12–22 present the main chorus, beginning with “Jingle bells, jingle bells.” The melody becomes more repetitive and direct here, while the chords move through C, F, D7, and G7 before returning back toward C. This section gives the lead sheet its most recognizable material.Measures 23–28 close the chorus with the final “one-horse open sleigh” phrase. The harmony uses C and G7 to create a simple final cadence, keeping the page practical and easy to use for accompaniment or improvisation.Interesting fact: “Jingle Bells” was originally published in 1857 under the title “One Horse Open Sleigh.” Even though it is now one of the most famous Christmas songs, the original text is more about winter sleigh riding than Christmas itself.How to earn points for this piece:Practice and learn to play the piece. Then improvise your own arrangement.You must play 3 verses only - each verse must be significantly different from the other. (Use different Left Hand techniques, or add embellishments, etc...)Watch the video to see example of improvisation, and check your own arrangement for accuracy. (Your arrangement may be easier or harder than the video example, or be in a different key - and that is okay. 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