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Christmas carols in a minor key
There are so many jolly Christmas carols played at this time of year, but in the reflective season of Advent, you might be looking to listen to something more subdued. Not all Christmas carols are in a major key, and not all minor sounding carols are gloomy and sad - listen to our pick of the best.
We Three Kings
Alternating between regal minor-sounding verses as the three wise men announce their gifts to the son of God, and a major chorus proclaiming the beauty of the star guiding the way to the manger, this Epiphany carol explains the story of Jesus' birth, death, and resurrection. Technically speaking, this carol is written in the Aeolian mode - meaning it sounds minor and more Medieval.
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