Merry Christmas Book, Level 2: Alfred'S Basic Adult All-in-One Course

Great book pupils love it.

I haven't played through the whole thing yet, but the very first song makes me wonder why modern arrangers have to make "Silent Night" dissonant and unusual. What's wrong with a straightforward, traditional arrangement for early piano learners, even if we are adults? (I do have experience with this--I sing in a community chorus that has performed "Silent Night" every year, with only one arrangement repeated.)

I am towards the end of the Alfred's basic adult level one. I debated which level of Christmas book to get. I am learning Silent night . It is a challenge, but doable and makes me sound like I can actually play piano!! I am VERY HAPPY with it.

I've been practicing the music in this book for about a month. I love all of the versions (except silent night - I don't care for this version of that song.) I love the way these songs sound, and enjoy playing them. I am halfway through level 2 of the course, and can play these songs fairly well after about 10 days of practice. They are great for listening to, but are not sing along versions. You can't play them and have someone sing along.

Good selection and most alright arrangements for beginners but silent night is terrible. It is dissonant and honestly it sounds more like a mistake than intentional. I can't imagine anyone intentionally playing silent night this way