Looking for some trumpet Christmas music? Whether you're a beginner or more experienced, this game-style music playlist offers everything you need and your friends and family need for a great time playing music together—trumpet sheet music, valve combinations, and fun backing track trumpet music to make playing Christmas songs fun for everyone of all abilities! They're great for family performances too!
Trumpet Christmas Music & Play Along Songs
Trumpet Christmas Songs Ranked From Easiest To Hardest:
2. Jingle Bells
5. Santa Baby
6. Snowman
1. Good King Wenceslas Trumpet Sheet Music
"Good King Wenceslas" is a charming, cheerful carol that trumpet players can use to work on their foundations such as tone and phrasing. The Good King Wenceslas trumpet sheet music challenges you to play in time with the music while reading either the sheet music or watching the valve combinations. You can then test your abilities by playing the second version that only has the sheet music.
Range: Low C to G
Difficulty: Easy
2. Jingle Bells Trumpet Sheet Music
"Jingle Bells" is a classic that brings the holiday spirit to life, and it’s perfect for trumpet players to practice clear articulation by using the tongue to start each note with a "tu" burst of air. The Jingle Bells trumpet sheet music is simple enough for beginners, yet provides plenty of opportunity for for experienced trumpet players to work on their intonation (tuning) and even vibrato on the longer notes.
Range: F to high C
Difficulty: Medium
3. Sleigh Ride Trumpet Sheet Music
"Sleigh Ride" captures the thrill and excitement of a winter ride, making it a fantastic piece for trumpet players to practice their ability to play melodies over a one octave range. The Sleigh Ride trumpet sheet music offers a chance to work on long phrasing with simple rhythms while the backing track keeps the mood festive and fun.
Range: Low C to High C
Difficulty: Medium
4. God Rest You Merry Gentlemen Trumpet Sheet Music
This traditional carol is a beautiful piece to add to any holiday performance. "God Rest You Merry Gentlemen" has a strong, melodic line that allows trumpet players to focus on tone control and breath support throughout the long melodic phrases. Advanced players can work on creating dynamics through the phrases while enjoying listening to the joyous essence of this Christmas classic.
Range: Low D to high D
Difficulty: Medium
5. Santa Baby Trumpet Sheet Music
With its jazzy, sultry vibe, "Santa Baby" offers a fun challenge for trumpet players to play with more accidentals. The Santa Baby trumpet sheet music invites trumpet players to experiment with different tone colors that are more jazzy sounding as well as some Louis Armstrong style wide vibrato.
Range: Low C to High C
Difficulty: Hard
6. Snowman Trumpet Sheet Music
"Snowman" is a whimsical, fun piece that allows trumpet players to challenge themselves with complex rhythms and syncopations. Fast single tonguing to ensure clear articulation is key, as is paying special attention to ties and triplet rhythms, all while enjoying the fun, catchy backing track that brings the music to life.
Range: Low A to A
Difficulty: Hard
We hope this collection of trumpet Christmas music has inspired you to play your favorite holiday tunes and bring joy to your performances! Whether you’re mastering the Sleigh Ride trumpet sheet music or perfecting the Jingle Bells trumpet sheet music, the most important thing is that you're having fun!
Do you have a favorite Christmas carol that isn't on this list? Let us know how you found playing each piece with the Christmas trumpet sheet music & game style play along. lastly, don't forget to share this playlist with your trumpet player friends!
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