How to Play Silent Night (EASY PIANO TUTORIAL)
Welcome back to the Pops Piano Bench. If you’re new here, I’m Larry Tardy, and I help beginning and returning piano players learn simple, beautiful music through clear, step-by-step lessons. Whether you are learning as an adult, starting fresh after many years, or just want an easy arrangement to enjoy during the holidays, this tutorial is made for you. In this video, I teach you how to play Silent Night in the key of G. We go slowly through the chords, the right-hand melody, the left-hand patterns, and then put both hands together. This is an easy piano arrangement that anyone can learn, and it’s perfect for Christmas gatherings, family time, or sitting down at the piano with your grandkids. What You Will Learn • Easy piano chords for Silent Night in G • Hands-separate teaching for clarity • A simple left-hand pattern for beginners • How to combine melody and harmony • A full practice playthrough you can follow along with A Brief History of “Silent Night” “Silent Night” (originally “Stille Nacht”) was written in 1818 in Oberndorf, Austria. The lyrics were written by Joseph Mohr, a young priest, and the melody was composed by Franz Xaver Gruber, a local schoolteacher and organist. When the church organ became unusable one Christmas Eve, Gruber wrote a gentle melody that could be played on guitar. That first performance on December 24, 1818, became the beginning of one of the world’s most beloved Christmas carols. Lyrics (English) Verse 1 Silent night, holy night All is calm, all is bright Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child Holy Infant so tender and mild Sleep in heavenly peace Sleep in heavenly peace Verse 2 Silent night, holy night Shepherds quake at the sight Glories stream from heaven afar Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia Christ the Savior is born Christ the Savior is born Verse 3 Silent night, holy night Son of God, love’s pure light Radiant beams from Thy holy face With the dawn of redeeming grace Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth Verse 4 Silent night, holy night Wondrous star, lend thy light With the angels let us sing Alleluia to our King Christ the Savior is born Christ the Savior is born If this lesson helped you, I would love for you to subscribe to the Pops Piano Bench. I share easy piano tutorials, chord lessons, Christmas piano songs, worship music, and simple arrangements that anyone can learn. I personally respond to every comment, and I’m cheering you on as you grow in your piano journey. Subscribe here: / @popspianobench
