We Three Kings Easy Piano Music

This We Three Kings easy piano music, is a great choice for beginners at Christmas. The simple repetitive rhythm and melody makes it quick and easy to pick up, so it’s great for a Christmassy sing-song! 

We have two arrangements here, the first is a very easy 5 finger version and the second is for pianists who’ve been learning for a year or so.  The step by step tutorials below are perfect for young piano beginners or even older new pianists who’d like a bit of extra help!

Print off the We Three Kings Easy Piano Sheet Music at the bottom of this page for FREE! Then follow the beginners piano lesson plan below to learn how to play this Christmas favourite in no time at all!

We Three Kings Very Easy Piano Music (with finger numbers)

• Sing the song together and clap the rhythm at the same time. Take a slow tempo.
• Play the tune to the child while they sing along. Ask the child to point to the words on the music as they sing.
• This very easy version is played in the beginners 5 finger position. Both 1’s (thumbs) starting on middle C with each finger placed over the adjacent notes.
• It is in C major, which means no sharps or flats 🙂
• Make sure the child can find this starting hand position and understands which finger belongs to which note.
• Explain the 3/4 time signature and make sure that they are familiar with all the rests and the dotted notes.
• Talk the child through the fingering of the first phrase. Touch each finger gently in the correct order that they should play before they try to play the phrase.
• Explain that the tune is being shared between the hands, so you need to keep the melody flowing.

Practice Each Phrase At A Time

• Ask the child to play the first phrase slowly.
• Count 3 beats in, and point at the notes as they play them. Play it twice through.
• Follow this pattern for each phrase in the same way. Breaking it up into small chunks makes it easier to grasp.
• Only move onto the next phrase if they can play the previous one easily. Don’t rush and be prepared to attempt this over a couple of lessons.
• Finally see if they can manage to play the whole piece.
• Make sure they don’t try to go too fast.
• Keep pointing to the notes as they play, so they don’t get lost and help them with the fingering if they get stuck.
• Encourage them to try to look ahead, and keep going.
• Of course make very light of any mistakes and give lots of praise and encouragement!

We Three Kings Easy Piano Music For Two Hands

If you are new to the piano and are still learning the notes on the stave, take a look at my First Piano Lessons for some help. The following tips are intended for young pianists with at least a year’s experience. Work through the points below, allowing plenty of time between each stage. Kids will love learning to play this tune as they already know it so well.

Right Hand Tune

• Teach the right hand first and don’t attempt to add the left hand until they can play the R.H easily.
• This version only has suggested fingering to get started or if a change of hand position is required. This encourages the child to start to work it out for themselves.
• Work through each phrase one by one.
• Identify the 3/4 time signature.
• Identify the key signature with special attention to the D sharp accidental. Notice that the verse is in E minor, but the refrain moves into G major. Ask them what kind of effect this has?
• First clap the rhythm as you sing the words together.
• Help the child to point at the notes as you sing the phrase.
• Ask the child to identify the first note and then look at the shape of the phrase, whether the notes hop, or jump or step.
• What’s the highest note? What’s the lowest note? Point out any F or D sharps.
• Place the hand on the starting note and consider the fingering before playing each phrase.
• Practice each phrase slowly, two or three times before moving on to the next.
• Don’t rush and be prepared to attempt this over a couple of lessons.
• Encourage them to try to look ahead, and keep going.
• Of course make very light of any mistakes and give lots of praise and encouragement!

Take Your Time!

Left Hand Tune

• Prepare the left hand in exactly the same way as the R.H
• Be prepared for the child to find the bass clef harder, it’s a good idea to review the bass clef notes before you start.
• Look at each phrase before you play, identify the starting note and whether the notes, jump, step or hop.
• What’s the highest note? What’s the lowest note? Point out any F or D sharps.
• Work through the piece phrase by phrase and only move on when they can play each phrase with ease.
• A good way to practice each hand separately is for the teacher and pupil to play one hand each, and then swap over.
• When they do first attempt to play hands together take it very slowly only two bars at a time.
• Don’t rush and be prepared to attempt this over several lessons.
• As always keep it light and fun with no pressure.

We Three Kings Easy Piano with limited fingering

Listening to traditional carols like this one are such a good way to remind us of the true meaning of christmas. Here’s a lovely soothing version of this favourite carol 🙂