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Adding some rhythm to “Joy To The World” on the piano

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Joy to the World is one of those wonderful songs that we get to play and sing every year. Many people don’t know the music was partially written by George Frederick Handel, the composer of The Messiah, with it’s finale, the Hallelujah Chorus. The words are in an English hymn by Isaac Watts.

We can add some rhythm to Joy To The World simply by adding a simple bass line and juxtaposing it with 3 chords played in the right hand beneath the melody. Watch this 9-minute video:

If you are interested in arranging carols like this, come on over to How To Play Spectacularly Beautiful Christmas Carols.

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