We Three Kings is a waltz ballad in E minor for beginner players at about the Grade 1 (ABRSM) standard.
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We Three Kings is a waltz ballad in E minor for beginner players at about the Grade 1 (ABRSM) standard.
Listen to clip:
This magical waltz ballad arrangement of the classic Christmas carol, We Three Kings is ideal for beginners at about the Grade 1 level (ABRSM).
John Henry Hopkins Jr. wrote this popular carol for a Christmas pageant in New York City in 1857. He originally worked as a journalist in New York and studied to become a lawyer. After graduating from the University of Vermont, he decided to join the clergy instead and was ordained in 1850, becoming the first music teacher at the General Theological Seminary in New York City.
This arrangement is in E minor and features arpeggio triad quarter notes in the left hand to accompany the opening melody. The 'star of wonder...' refrain continues with a lilting left hand accompaniment and plenty of dynamics to enjoy. The meter is 3-4 time, so the quarter note crotchet tempo is fairly allegro at about 140 bpm.
Check out the play-along backing track which accompanies this sheet music - a special treat for both the player and audience at any Christmas performance! You'll also get a slow-tempo backing track as a practice aid before moving up to the marked tempo.
We Three Kings also comes with lyrics for the first two verses and refrain, so everyone can join in!
Audio Downloads | Performance MP3, Playalong Backing, Slow Tempo Playalong Backing |
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Instrumentation | Solo |
Seasonal | Christmas |
Style | Ballad |
Tempo | Allegro |
Time Signature | Simple Triple (e.g. 3/4) |
Level | Beginner (Grade 1) |
Format | Sheet music |
Edna Bloom (verified owner) –
Really, really, nice – I used this with all levels of students. The audio tracks worked well for many applications: demonstration, hands alone practice, improv, and performance. Everyone enjoyed the fresh harmonies. Delightful!
Maria Johnson (verified owner) –
Yvette Baer (verified owner) –
Perfect for beginners who want to have a sophisticated sound.
Hilary (verified owner) –
Louise H. (verified owner) –
I enjoyed this a lot and very accessible for beginners.
Ann (verified owner) –
This is the nicest arrangement of this Christmas song that I’ve found anywhere 😊. Just lovely
Gina C. (verified owner) –
Denise Henderson (verified owner) –
Wonderful piece. Beautiful harmonies at an early level
Vivien (verified owner) –
Beautiful harmonies which need confident playing as pupils in the early stages of learning aren’t expecting them – I’m looking forward to giving this piece to pupils this year who weren’t quite ready for it last Christmas (and playing it again myself of course!)
Anonymous (verified owner) –