“Carol Of The Bells - Intermediate Piano Arrangement No. 6” is a three-page Christmas piano arrangement of the famous carol associated with Mykola Leontovych’s “Shchedryk.” This version is arranged by Polly Bekasova and marked Allegretto, giving the music a bright but controlled pace. The piece is written in 3/4 and uses the familiar repeated bell-like pattern throughout much of the arrangement. The right hand carries most of the recognizable melodic motion, while the left hand supports with steady chords, repeated bass patterns, and fuller harmony as the piece grows.

Measures 1–15 introduce the main bell pattern. The right hand plays the repeated four-note figure that immediately identifies the carol, while the left hand supports with simple held tones and chord shapes. The texture is clear and steady, allowing the repeated melody to sound like ringing bells.

Measures 16–33 continue the opening material with more harmonic motion and a slightly fuller texture. The right hand keeps the repeated melodic pattern moving, while the left hand changes chords underneath. This section builds the sound without moving away from the familiar bell-like rhythm.

Measures 34–49 begin the second page with continued melodic motion in the right hand and steady chordal support in the left hand. The harmony moves through more color, and a rit. marking near the end of the section briefly relaxes the forward motion before the next part begins.

Measures 50–66 become stronger and more active. The right hand adds fuller chord tones and repeated rhythmic figures, while the left hand keeps a steady accompaniment pattern. This section gives the arrangement a broader intermediate-level sound, with both hands working more continuously.

Measures 67–84 continue with the familiar carol material in a fuller texture. The right hand moves between repeated bell figures and higher melodic shapes, while the left hand supports with repeated chords and changing bass notes. The music keeps a steady drive as it moves toward the final section.

Measures 85–end bring the arrangement to a strong close. The repeated pattern returns again, with fuller chords and a final rise in the right hand. The last measures end with a held fermata and a final low sonority, giving the piece a clear and dramatic finish.

Interesting fact: “Carol of the Bells” is based on the Ukrainian song “Shchedryk,” arranged by Mykola Leontovych. One reason the music is so recognizable is its repeated four-note pattern, which creates the sound of bells ringing again and again throughout the piece.