Easy Holiday Jazz for Young Violists
Christmas Jazz Viola Sheet Music
What Is This Book?
Christmas Jazz Viola Sheet Music is a festive collection of Christmas carols arranged in an accessible jazz style for viola with piano accompaniment. The viola parts are simple and melodic, while the piano provides rich jazz harmonies and rhythms that make even beginning players sound polished. It’s an ideal way to introduce young string players to both holiday music and jazz flavor.
Who Is This Book For?
This book is ideal for late elementary through early high school violists, roughly ages 8–15, who can read basic notation.
It works well for private lessons, school orchestra programs, holiday concerts, and home learners playing with a parent or accompanist.
Teachers can use it as seasonal repertoire, recital material, or as a fun way to keep students practicing over the holidays.
Families can enjoy playing together around the piano, with the student on viola and an adult or sibling at the keyboard.
What Makes This Book Easy for Kids to Learn?
The viola melodies are written in clear, straightforward lines that are comfortable for early-level players.
Rhythms in the viola part are kept mostly simple so students can focus on sound and style while the piano carries the more complex jazz feel.
Arrangements stay in familiar keys and ranges for young violists, avoiding unnecessary shifts or advanced techniques.
Each piece repeats recognizable Christmas tunes, helping kids learn quickly because they already know how the songs should sound.
The jazz elements are introduced gently through the accompaniment, so students can experience a mature sound without needing advanced jazz training.
What Music Does the Book Include?
This collection features over forty beloved Christmas carols arranged in a jazz-inspired style for viola and piano.
Favorites include “Angels from the Realms of Glory,” “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,” “O Holy Night,” “Jingle Bells,” and “Silent Night,” among many others.
The pieces range from peaceful and lyrical to bouncy and upbeat, giving students a variety of moods and tempos to explore.
Each tune is presented as a solo viola line with a fully written-out piano part, perfect for lessons, recitals, or seasonal performances.
Are There Fun Extras Included?
Yes! What makes this a “jazz” Christmas are the rich jazz harmonies in the downloadable MP3 accompaniment tracks.
What’s Inside the Book?
Easy-to-play viola melodies for more than forty Christmas carols
Fully arranged jazz-style piano accompaniments for each piece
Accessible keys and note ranges tailored to young and intermediate violists
A mix of slow, lyrical carols and lively, upbeat holiday tunes
Arrangements designed for lessons, recitals, and family or school performances
Opportunities to experiment with phrasing, tone color, and musical expression
Music that lets beginners sound more advanced thanks to rich jazz harmonies
Skills Your Child Will Learn
Confident reading of familiar Christmas melodies
Steady rhythm and basic jazz-influenced timing
Improved tone quality and bow control on viola
Musical phrasing and expressive playing
Listening and ensemble skills when playing with a pianist
Stage confidence for recitals and holiday concerts
Awareness of harmony and style through jazz-inspired accompaniments
How to Use This Book
Teachers can assign one or two carols as holiday recital pieces or use several as a seasonal unit in private lessons or group classes.
Students can choose favorite tunes to practice at home with a family member at the piano, or with an accompanist at school or church.
Orchestra directors can feature individual students in concerts by using these solos with piano as special holiday spotlights.
Parents can encourage extra practice during the holiday season by letting children pick carols they already love and recognize.
More advanced players can experiment with dynamics, vibrato, and stylistic nuances to shape each jazz carol into a personal performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this book suitable for complete beginners on viola?
It is best for students who can already read basic notes and rhythms on viola, typically after a few months to a year of lessons.
Do I need a pianist to use this book?
The music is written for viola with piano accompaniment. A pianist greatly enhances the jazz sound, but students can still practice the viola melodies on their own.
What level are the piano parts?
The piano accompaniments contain richer jazz harmonies and rhythms and are most suitable for intermediate or above-level pianists.
Can this book be used for school or church performances?
Yes. The arrangements are ideal for school concerts, church services, and holiday events featuring young viola players.
Does the book teach jazz improvisation?
The focus is on jazz-style arrangements of Christmas carols rather than full improvisation training, though teachers may add simple improvisation if desired.
Learn More
For additional music tutorials and demonstrations, visit the official Music Fun Books YouTube Channel.
Where to get it
Available now on Amazon.