Hark! the Herald Angels Sing - intermediate piano duet sheet music

Give two of your early intermediate (Level 2-3) students this easy-to-read, moving Hark! The Herald, Angels Sing intermediate piano duet sheet music.

This early intermediate (Level 2-3) Christmas piano duet sheet music has a basic structure that is easy for students to learn quickly.

Both primo and secondo are written in regular position and played an octave higher and octave lower than written, respectively.

Melody is primarily in the primo but the secondo features a portion of the melody. Both secondo and primer parts are close in level.

This duet makes a good selection for either a Christmas recital or Christmas church service.

This Hark! The Herald, Angels Sing intermediate piano duet contains two verses in the key F. The basic structure of the arrangement: introduction, verse, chorus, modulation, verse, chorus, ending. 3 pages each (6 pages total)

Musical elements in Hark! The Herald, Angels Sing early intermediate duet:

• Key F
• Finger numbers
• Basic rhythm (dotted quarter notes, eighth notes)
• Tied notes
• Accidentals
• Primo note reading: bass clef C3-D4, treble clef C4-D5
• A lot of unison in primo reading
• Secondo note reading: bass clef C3-E4, treble clef C4-D5
  

Practice tips for “Hark! The Herald, Angels Sing” early intermediate duet:

The secondo has a lot of flowing eighth notes. Encourage the pianist to work on subtle dynamic shifts and perhaps a little rubato to bring out warmth.

Even though the primo is easier with primarily unison notes, encourage the student to bring out the melody and provide a musical arc for the repeated notes.

When playing together, encourage the student to “play as one.”

This arrangement is © 2022 by Amanda Tero, www.amandateromusic.com.