Jingle Bells is among the most popular kids Christmas songs around the world, written by James Lord Pierpont.
On this page you can find Percussion ensemble sheet music as well an Orff – arrangement and Printable PDF files for free download. Finally, there is a score with the melody of the song so a solo instrument like marimba can play it.
Arrangement Details
The arrangement is in C major and in 4/4 meter. In terms of level of difficulty we would say that it is advanced for middle school, but easy for high level. You can choose if you want to include Marimba and Vibraphone or to address to an Orff ensemble. Accordingly, the musical instruments used are the following:
For a common percussion ensemble:
- Glockenspiel
- Xylophone
- Vibraphone
- Marimba (2players)
- Sleigh Bells
- Maracas
- Triangle
- Cymbal (with mallets)
- 2 Wood Blocks
- 2 Timbani G-D
If you want to adapt the arrangement for an Orff-ensemble you can leave out Timpani and replace the rest with the following instruments:
- Glockenspiel
- Alto Metalophone
- Soprano Xylophone
- Alto Xylophone
- Bass Xylophone
- Sleigh Bells
- Maracas
- Triangle
- Cymbal (with mallets)
- 2 Wood Blocks
Jingle Bells – Percussion Ensemble(or Orff arrangement) Free Sheet Music PDF
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of the percussion sheet music in PDF.
Percussion Arrangement Sound file
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Jingle Bells – Solo Marimba Free Sheet Music PDF
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of the solo marimba sheet music in PDF.
Click on the following buttons to find a Karaoke / Sing-Along Video and MP3 Free Download file of the song,
Lyrics in PDF file for Free Download, and Piano / Glockenspiel / Xylophone Sheet Music and Tutorials
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