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We Three Kings - Intermediate Piano Arrangement No. 2

ID 960 · Structured composer unknown · Piano · Level 4 · Points 5620

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“We Three Kings” arranged by Polly Bekasova is an intermediate piano arrangement of the familiar Christmas and Epiphany carol. The piece is marked Allegretto and written in 3/8 time, giving the music a steady, gently moving pulse. The arrangement begins with a clear melody over simple left-hand support, then gradually grows into a more active texture with broken patterns, moving accompaniment figures, and fuller melodic writing before returning to a simpler closing section.Measures 1–9 introduce the main melody in the right hand. The left hand supports mostly with low notes and simple harmonic tones, leaving the tune clear and easy to follow. The texture is open and spacious, with the familiar carol melody placed plainly above the accompaniment.Measures 10–27 continue the first part of the tune. The right hand keeps the melody while the left hand adds steady support underneath. The accompaniment remains simple, but the harmony changes enough to give the repeated melodic phrases direction. Measures 28–45 continue in the same general style, with the right hand staying melodic and the left hand providing a light, steady foundation.Measures 46–63 bring a clear change in texture. The left hand becomes more active with broken eighth-note patterns, while the right hand plays the melody above it. This gives the arrangement more motion and makes the middle of the piece feel fuller than the opening.Measures 64–81 continue the flowing accompaniment style. The left hand keeps moving steadily while the right hand plays small melodic figures and repeated notes. This section is the most active part of the arrangement, with both hands working together to create a stronger intermediate-level texture.Measures 82 to the end return to a simpler sound. The right hand brings back the familiar melodic shape, while the left hand settles into lower supporting notes. The final measures close with a clear cadence, giving the arrangement a calm and complete ending.Interesting fact: In many hymnals, the tune for “We Three Kings” is listed as KINGS OF ORIENT. The carol is especially connected with Epiphany because its text refers to the visit of the Magi described in Matthew 2.How to earn points for this piece:Download or purchase the sheet music.Practice the piece carefully. Watch the video example to make sure you are accurate.Record yourself on video and upload it to YouTube. Perfection is not required. A few minor mistakes are okay.Submit a link to your video here for evaluation. We will watch your performance and give you feedback. If you need more practice, we will let you know what to work on and provide additional practice suggestions. You may also submit your video publicly so other users can evaluate it.If your performance is approved, your video will be accepted and you can collect your points.