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Song: |
We Need a Little Christmas |
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Instrument: |
Cello | |
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Instrumental Solo |
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Original Published Key: |
E Major |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0125108 |
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Price:
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$4.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $3.99
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Pages: |
1 |
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Arrangement Details
From: |
Mame |
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Pages: |
1 |
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Forms: |
Song Solo |
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Instrument: |
Cello | |
Scoring: |
Instrumental Solo |
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Original Published Key: |
E Major |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0125108 |
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Tempo: |
Brightly (as a Polka) |
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Metronome: |
h = 120 |
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Song Details
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Date: |
1966 |
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Publisher: |
MPL Communications, Inc. |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0125108 |
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From the Book: |
Big Book of Christmas Songs for Cello |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The cello solo edition of “We Need a Little Christmas” is in E major. It is currently available in that key only.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
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Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the cello solo score for “We Need a Little Christmas” and hear its playback on this page before choosing a key or purchase option. The playback follows the notation in this exact arrangement, helping you hear how the music is written before you buy.
Is “We Need a Little Christmas” available for other instruments?
Yes. “We Need a Little Christmas” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “We Need a Little Christmas” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 2/2, also known as cut time. Each measure contains two half-note beats.

About This Arrangement
Available as digital sheet music, “We Need a Little Christmas” from Mame is a cello solo arrangement you can download and print. The song was written by Jerry Herman. This edition includes 1 page of music.
It's written in E major. The tempo is brightly (as a polka), at around 120 BPM. The arrangement is scored for Cello.
Stylistically, it's Holiday & Special Occasion. Musicnotes offers 123 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels.
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