Silent Night is one of the most beautiful and popular Christmas songs to play on the recorder. It is perfect for beginners and a great addition to your holiday repertoire.
The Silent Night recorder notes cover a range of about one octave, from low C to high F. While the beginning is very easy, the higher notes require a bit more control.
This song is written in the key of C major, so practicing this scale beforehand will make it much easier to play.
Below you can see all the notes you need to know to play Silent Night on recorder:
Pay special attention to the high notes:
High C,
High D,
High E,
High F
To play these notes correctly, you will need to partially cover the back hole of the recorder.
Silent Night is a traditional Austrian Christmas carol composed by Franz Xaver Gruber, with lyrics by Joseph Mohr. It has become one of the most recorded songs in history.
How to play Silent Night on Recorder
This song is written in 3/4 time, which gives it a smooth, waltz-like rhythm. Make sure to keep a steady tempo while playing.
Start slowly and focus on producing clean notes, especially when transitioning to higher pitches.
This first section is quite easy and will help you get familiar with the melody.
The second part includes slightly more challenging notes, especially the higher ones. Take your time and practice each section separately.
You can also follow along with this video tutorial:
With practice, you will be able to play Silent Night on recorder smoothly and confidently.
🎁 Download the full PDF with recorder notes:
Get the complete Silent Night recorder sheet music PDF here
This version includes a clear layout to help you practice more easily.
Keep practicing and explore more easy recorder songs on this website!
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A thousand years plz by Christina perri
Intro: F Am Dm Bbmaj7 Bbm
Verse 1:
F Am
I still remember, third of December, me in your sweater
Dm
You said it looked better on me than it did you
Bbmaj7
Only if you knew, how much I liked you
Bbm
But I watch your eyes as she
Pre Chorus:
F
Walks by
Am Dm
What a sight for sore eyes, brighter than a blue sky
Bbmaj7 Bbm
She’s got you mesmerized while I die
Chorus:
F
Why would you ever kiss me?
Am
I’m not even half as pretty
Dm
You gave her your sweater, it’s just polyester
Bbmaj7
But you like her better
Bbm
-Wish I were Heather-
Verse 2:
F
Watch as she stands with her, holding your hand
Am
Put your arm ’round her shoulder, now I’m getting colder
Dm
But how could I hate her? She’s such an angel
Bbmaj7 Bbm
But then again, kinda wish she were dead as she
Pre-Chorus:
F
Walks by,
Am
what a sight for sore eyes
Dm
Brighter than the blue sky
Bbmaj7 Bbm
She’s got you mesmerized while I die
Chorus:
F
Why would you ever kiss me?
Am
I’m not even half as pretty
Dm
You gave her your sweater, it’s just polyester
Bbmaj7
But you like her better
Bbm
-I wish I were Heather-
Bridge:
F Am
-Oh- Wish I were Heather
Dm Bbmaj7 Bbm
-Oh, oh- Wish I were Heather
Chorus:
F
Why would you ever kiss me?
Am
I’m not even half as pretty
Dm
You gave her your sweater, it’s just polyester
Bbmaj7
But you like her better
Bbm
Wish I were
Gigi
February 3, 2021 at 2:18 am | Reply
A thousand years plz by Christina perri
wow im wishing to play that too but can you take an easy video pls
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This was amazing! The F’ and the E’ was difficult, but practice makes perfect, right?
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