Where to Find Christmas Sheet Music for Free

A little Jingle Bells or Silent Night can set the season's mood this Christmas. Instead of running out and spending money on a book of Christmas sheet music, search the internet for free Christmas sheet music. There are hundreds and hundreds of easy and free copies of sheet music for a variety of instruments. Below, are just a few of them.

Sheet Music for the Piano

1. About.com: Xmasxmeets - Through this site, you will find sheet music for many Christmas classics from Joy to the World to O Come All Ye Faithful. Arranged in clear and easy formats, even the beginner piano player will be able to play to their heart's content. Additionally, the majority of links will take you directly to the sheet music in PDF format where you can print it off without having to download it.

2. Take a Piano Sheet Music Break - A wide variety of Christmas sheet music, organized according to author, is found on this website from O Tannenbaum and Winter Wonderland to Ave Maria and Up on the House Top. Sheet music for Christmas songs in other languages is included such as, Natal das Criancas.

3. Music and You - The Christmas sheet music found here is easily printable. With each song file, the skill level (from beginner to advanced) is indicated and whether or not chords are included. Some songs contain mp3 files to listen to.

Sheet Music for the Flute and/or the Violin

4. About.com: Free Sheet Music - The sheet music on this site features music for both the flute and the violin. Each link to the sheet music brings you directly to the sheet music and is clearly labeled with either 'Flute' or 'Violin' so there is no guessing which instrument the sheet music is arranged for. While the selection could be better, the site does offer duets for the flute.

Sheet Music for the Clarinet

5. About.com: Cxmassheets - Clarinet players will find direct links to PDF files containing Christmas sheet music. Each linked file contains more than one song, some solos and some duets. Songs you'll find include The First Noel, O Come All Ye Faithful, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, and many others.

Sheet Music for a Variety of Instruments

6. Christmas Carol Music - Listed here is a huge database of Christmas sheet music featuring over 40 songs. Each song includes the sheet music for a variety of instruments such as the piano, the violin, and clarinet. Lyrics, sound files, and CD suggestions. Note: You do need the Quicktime plugin to view the sheet music.

7. Music Scores - You will find over 60 Christmas sheet music files on this website. Most of the files are free PDF files. Each file informs you which instrument the sheet music is arranged for and gives a difficulty level of the arrangement. Note: Non-members are restricted to three sheet music downloads per day. Membership is $29.95 for 12 months.

8. Sheet Music Fox - The free Christmas sheet music on this site is found on the left-hand side of the page beside the Christmas sheet music books for sale. While only a few songs are available for free, they are arranged in an easy manner and are clear and easy to play along to.

9. About.com: Christmas Music - A large variety of sheet music is included for a wide variety of instruments from the piano and violin to the harp and saxophone. Songs for the New Year are also featured for the musician looking to bring in the new year with music and good cheer. There is also a section on sheet music for kids with the arrangements very simple and easy to read.

10. Dr. Freezell - You will find sheet music for over 15 songs on this website. Each song includes sheet music for a variety of instruments, including sheet music for bands and choir singing. The files open up into PDF format and are easily printable.