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Carol of the Bells sheet music

The scores shown for Carol of the Bells include a single-staff score attributed to Mykola Leontovych and titled “(Shchedryk) / ("Carol of the bells")”, a piano Christmas medley arranged by Xingyu Shui, and a four-part version associated with Pentatonix. Their listed keys and instrumentations differ, so the main choice is between a single-staff score, a piano medley, and a vocal arrangement.

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Choosing between the available versions

The Leontovych-attributed score is listed with one staff part, making it the starting point if you need a single-staff version rather than a piano or vocal score. The Xingyu Shui arrangement is listed for piano and is titled as a Christmas medley. The Pentatonix-associated score is set for soprano, alto, tenor and bass. Match the score part to your instrument or ensemble before comparing keys.

The piano medley

The piano medley is listed in a key with two flats and opens in 3/4. Its title identifies it as a medley, but the listing does not name the other Christmas tunes it combines. Treat it as a distinct arrangement rather than as a plain piano reduction of the Leontovych-attributed score.

The vocal arrangement

The Pentatonix-associated version is listed with soprano, alto, tenor and bass parts and opens in 3/4 with three flats. The listing does not establish whether it is an official transcription of the group’s recording or a separate arrangement, so check the score itself if that distinction matters.

Reading the opening details

The Leontovych-attributed score opens with three sharps, 3/4 and a listed tempo of 180 BPM; the piano medley opens with two flats and 3/4; the vocal version opens with three flats and 3/4. These are opening indications, not a full description of the piece, and they do not establish difficulty or length.

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Common questions

What versions of Carol of the Bells can I choose from?

The Carol of the Bells scores shown include a single-staff score attributed to Mykola Leontovych and titled “(Shchedryk) / ("Carol of the bells")”, a piano Christmas medley arranged by Xingyu Shui, and a four-part version associated with Pentatonix.

Which Carol of the Bells score is for piano?

The score titled Carol of the Bells Christmas Medley, arranged by Xingyu Shui, is listed for piano. It opens in 3/4 with a key signature of two flats.

Is there a vocal arrangement of Carol of the Bells?

A four-part vocal arrangement is listed as Carol of the Bells (Pentatonix Version), with soprano, alto, tenor and bass parts. It opens in 3/4 with three flats.

What key is the Leontovych-attributed Carol of the Bells score in?

The score attributed to Mykola Leontovych and titled “(Shchedryk) / ("Carol of the bells")” opens with three sharps and is in 3/4. Its listed opening tempo is 180 BPM.

How does the piano medley differ from the Leontovych-attributed score?

The piano medley is a piano arrangement in a key with two flats, while the Leontovych-attributed score is listed with a single staff part and three sharps. Both open in 3/4, but the medley’s title indicates that it combines Carol of the Bells with other Christmas material; the listing does not identify those tunes.

What metre do the Carol of the Bells scores use?

All three selected Carol of the Bells scores open in 3/4: the Leontovych-attributed single-staff score, the Xingyu Shui piano medley, and the Pentatonix-associated vocal arrangement.