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The First Noel
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Leadsheet Lyrics/Melody/Chords |
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Instruments:
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Voice C Instrument |
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Voice:
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Pro Credit Eligible:
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Yes |
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Interactive:
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Yes |
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Pages:
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1 |
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Product #:
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MN0060081_U6 |
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Lyrics:
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Contains complete lyrics |
- Contains complete lyrics
Leadsheets typically only contain the lyrics, chord symbols and melody line of a song and are rarely more than one page in length. Musicians will often use these skeletons to improvise their own arrangements. Leadsheets often do not contain complete lyrics to the song.
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The First Noel |
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Instruments: |
Voice C Instrument | |
Vocal Range: |
D4-D5 |
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Scoring: |
Leadsheet Lyrics/Melody/Chords |
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Transposed Key: |
Ab Major |
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Original Published Key: |
D Major |
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Time Signature: |
3/4 |
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BPM: |
88 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes Edition |
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Product #:
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MN0060081_U6 |
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Price:
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$3.99
Includes unlimited prints + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
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1 |
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Average Rating:
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Rated 4/5 based on 3 customer ratings |
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Top Review:
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"Classic Christmas song. First heard it in the film Black Narcissus -- didnt know it was a..." Read reviews
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Lyrics Begin:
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The first Noel the angel did say, was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; |
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Arrangement Details
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Composed by: |
Traditional |
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1 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice C Instrument | |
Vocal Range: |
D4-D5 |
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Scorings: |
Leadsheet Lyrics/Melody/Chords |
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Transposed Key: |
Ab Major |
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Original Published Key: |
D Major |
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Available Keys: |
D Major (Orig), A Major (+7), Bb Major (-4), B Major (-3), C Major (-2), Eb Major (+1), E Major (+2), F Major (+3), F# Major (+4), G Major (+5), Ab Major (+6) |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes Edition |
Product #: |
MN0060081_U6 |
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Tempo: |
Moderately slow |
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Metronome: |
q = 88 |
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Time Signature: |
3/4 |
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Song Details
Song Details gives you detailed information about this song, The First Noel
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Date: |
2007 |
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Publisher: |
Musicnotes, Inc. |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes Edition |
Product #: |
MN0060081_U6 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
The first Noel the angel did say, was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The leadsheet edition of “The First Noel” is in Ab major. The originally published key is D major. You can also purchase it in 10 other keys, each sold separately.
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 leadsheet score for “The First Noel” 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.
What does this leadsheet arrangement include?
The leadsheet arrangement of “The First Noel” is written for voice and C instrument, allowing you to build your own arrangement. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
Is “The First Noel” available for other instruments?
Yes. “The First Noel” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “The First Noel” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 3/4. Each measure contains three quarter-note beats.
About This Arrangement
This digital sheet music edition of “The First Noel” composed by Traditional is a leadsheet arrangement available for instant download and printing. Produced as a Musicnotes edition, it's arranged and engraved in-house. This edition is 1 page long. It's written in Ab major.
It's available in 10 additional keys for transposition. The tempo is moderately slow, at around 88 BPM. The arrangement is scored for Voice and C Instrument. For vocalists, contains complete lyrics.
Stylistically, it's Holiday & Special Occasion. It has an average customer rating of 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings. One reviewer notes: “Classic Christmas song. First heard it in the film Black Narcissus -- didnt know it was a Christmas until years later.”
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