TL;DR: Flight of the Christmas Tree blends classic carols with fun, whimsical lyrics to create an engaging mid-primer holiday resource that’s packed with games, exercises, and festive tunes sure to delight young students.
Flight of the Christmas Tree is a delightful holiday piano book that offers much more than traditional carols. With its clever combination of hilarious lyrics and classic Christmas tunes, this book tells a heart-warming holiday story that is sure to capture the imagination of mid-primer students. The music is written in the middle C position, making it accessible for young learners, and the well-arranged carols align perfectly with the pedagogical needs of mid-primer pianists.
In addition to the engaging songs, Flight of the Christmas Tree is packed with educational extras, including note reading games, warm-up exercises, rhythm activities, and sight-reading challenges. The practice tracker and certificate of achievement are motivating tools that help students stay focused as they progress through the book.
This book is perfect for adding some holiday fun to piano lessons, especially with its creative lyrics that make classics like Silent Night and Deck the Halls feel fresh and exciting. Flight of the Christmas Tree is an excellent tool for keeping students entertained and motivated while still focusing on core piano skills.
Selections:
- Something New (Good King Wenceslas)
- Checkered Flag (God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen)
- Hang Ten (Deck the Halls)
- Mountain Top (Go, Tell It on the Mountain)
- A New World (We Three Kings)
- Tossed Out (Silent Night)
- North Pole Express (Up on the Housetop)
- Forever Tree (Away in a Manger)
- Christmas Mystery
