Ukrainian Bell Carol

Composed by Mykola Leontovych

Simplified for beginners, to be played in the Key of A minor

Memory Aid:

*RH Motif: (Am hand postion) Fingering: 3-2-3-1

1. 4 High* (C6) (pedal)

2. 4 Medium* (C5) (pedal)

3. 4 Medium* ADD LH: A3, down, down, down

4. 4 Medium* LH: A3 third, third, third, fifth

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5. 4 (3rd-2-3-1)* LH: f & d; a & e; f & d; a & e;

6. Move RH up to 3rd finger on e (3rd-2-3-1) LH: a + e, #f, g, e

7. A5 run down to A4

8. 2 “Merry Christmas” runs up starting on E4

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9. 4 Medium* LH: A3w 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th on A&E

10. 4 Medium* LH: hold a & e (pedal)

11. 4 High* (C6) (pedal)

12. Ending: 3rd, 3rd down, 3rd up; A5

Granny Vee