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O Christmas Tree - Advanced Piano Arrangement No. 2

ID 1369 · Structured composer unknown · Piano · Level 6 · Points 45290

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“O Christmas Tree (Second Version),” arranged by Polly Bekasova, is a compact, lively advanced piano arrangement of the traditional Christmas tune. Marked Allegretto, the two-page setting keeps the familiar melody recognizable while adding active repeated-note patterns, chordal support, register changes, and contrasting rhythmic figures. The arrangement moves between lighter single-note writing and fuller sonorities, giving the short piece more variety than a straightforward hymn-style setting. The score is concise but uses the available space efficiently, presenting the tune several times and building toward a clear closing cadence. Measures 1–12 introduce the melody at Allegretto. The opening uses a relatively light texture, with the recognizable tune supported by short accompanying figures. Repeated rhythmic patterns give the music its steady forward motion while the melody remains easy to identify. Measures 13–30 continue the main idea with the melody moving through a fuller texture. The accompaniment becomes more active, with repeated notes and chordal figures surrounding the tune. Changes in register help distinguish this passage from the opening without changing the basic character of the carol. Measures 31–48 form the middle portion of the arrangement. The score continues to alternate between repeated-note patterns and more sustained chordal writing. The melody appears against different accompanying figures, creating a modest contrast while keeping the familiar tune at the center. Measures 49–55 bring the arrangement toward its conclusion. The texture becomes more focused, with the melodic material supported by repeated accompaniment figures. The final measures use longer notes and closing sonorities to bring the short arrangement to a definite cadence. Interesting fact: “O Christmas Tree” is the English version of the German “O Tannenbaum.” The best-known Christmas version of the German text was published by Leipzig teacher and organist Ernst Anschütz in 1824, while the melody is based on an older traditional tune. How to earn points for this piece:Download or purchase the sheet music.Practice the piece carefully. Watch the video example to make sure you are accurate.Record yourself on video and upload it to Youtube. (Perfection is not required. A few minor mistakes are okay)Submit a link to your video here for evaluation. We will watch your performance and give you feedback. If you need more practice - we will let you know exactly what you need to work on along with additional practice suggestions. (Or you can submit a video to the public and other users will evaluate your video)If your performance is good, we will approve your video and you can collect your points.