Breton Carol - Complex rhythm and haunting melody! Recorded by the Chieftains on "Celtic Wedding" and "Bells of Dublin" CDs. (midi) Added by special request 12/9/2008
Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella - A lively traditional French carol (midi)
Child In The Manger - Bunessan, a traditional Gaelic tune, also used for "Morning Has Broken", words originally in Gaelic - (midi)
Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus - Words by Charles Wesley, beautiful tune (midi)
Coventry Carol - Tricksy sharps, but this beautiful tune is worth the work! (midi)
First Noel - (hear it)
Good Christian Men Rejoice - (hear it)
Good King Wenceslas - also rendered in the Key of D (more fun to play, probably un-singable, though) (midiG) (midiD)
The Holly and the Ivy - Many tunes have been used for this traditional carol. This one adapts nicely to whistle. In the key of G, uses a few C-naturals. (midi) (mp3)
Huron Carol - Written in Canada by Jesuit Missionay Jean de Brebeuf in 1643. (midi) Added 10/12/2008 by special request
I Wonder as I Wander - Haunting minor-mode Appalachian tune (midi)
In the Bleak Midwinter - Tune by Holst, in the key of G. (midi)
Joy to the World - (hear it)
Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence - Old French carol, words from 3rd Century Greek liturgy. Often used as a communion or eucharist hymn, too. - (hear it)
Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming - A real oldie! (like, 15th Century!) (midi)
Masters In This Hall - Traditional French tune, English words from the 19th Century. Lively and catching! Beware the half-holes! (midi)
O Christmas Tree (G) - A classic, play it in D if you don't like playing C Natural (midi in G) (midi in D) Added by special request 12/24/2008
Of The Father's Love Begotten - Even oldier, by Aurelius Prudentius 348-413 A.D. (midi)
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel - Beautiful plainsong, adapted. (midi)
O Holy Night - One of my favorites, also very pretty on whistle. One G#. (midi)
Silent Night - (hear it)
We Three Kings - (hear it)
What Child is This? - Tricky to play, but very pretty. (hear it)
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