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December-Christmas Opus 37 No. 12 — Tchaikovsky: piano chords

The full chord chart for December-Christmas Opus 37 No. 12 by Tchaikovsky, bar by bar in the original key — and a free player that runs the chords in time with the record while you play.

KeyAb major Tempo170 BPM DifficultyBeginner StyleClassical Length4:54 Bars278
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The chords in December-Christmas Opus 37 No. 12

AbEb7CBbmE6Ebsus4Eb7/BbAb7/EbAbm6F7/AEbsus2B6/Eb

December-Christmas Opus 37 No. 12 by Tchaikovsky sits in Ab major at a fast 170 BPM and moves through 12 chords. It’s a friendly first play-along: the changes come at an easy pace, so you can watch each chord land before the next one arrives.

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Quick answers

Is December-Christmas Opus 37 No. 12 by Tchaikovsky hard to play on piano?

December-Christmas Opus 37 No. 12 is a beginner-friendly piece at 170 BPM: the chords change at an easy pace, and 12 chords carry it. A first-year player can play along.

What key is December-Christmas Opus 37 No. 12 by Tchaikovsky in?

December-Christmas Opus 37 No. 12 is in Ab major, at around 170 BPM.

What are the chords in December-Christmas Opus 37 No. 12 by Tchaikovsky?

The main chords are Ab, Eb7, C, Bbm, E6, Ebsus4, Eb7/Bb, Ab7/Eb and more — see the full bar-by-bar chart on this page.

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