![]() ![]() Dix’s inspired words are recognized as some of the most concise and effective ever used in a hymn. His Christmas work, entitled The Manger Throne, quickly emerged as his most memorable opus. Not long after regaining his strength, an inspired Dix wrote some of the greatest hymns ever written by a layman. Reading his Bible and studying the work of respected theologians,ĭix reaffirmed his belief in not only Christ as Savior, but in the power of God to change his own life. He suffered deep depression, and as he lay near death, often reflected on his faith. At the age of twenty-nine, he was stricken with a sudden near-fatal illness and confined to bed for many months. The text of “What Child Is This” was written by Englishman William Chatterton Dix in 1865. What Child Is This? is a Christmas song with religious lyrics set to the secular melody, Greensleeves. (Arrangement for guitar by Douglas Niedt) Greensleeves (What Child Is This?) Traditional Words by William Dix NOTE: This is NOT the same arrangement I play on my Christmas CD, In Heavenly Peace.) Unlike some easy arrangements, I think this one has some nice harmonizations. ![]() It is an intermediate level arrangement (in standard notation and as a Christmas guitar tab) so I hope it won't be too much of a struggle to learn by Christmas. This Christmas arrangement for classical guitar is based on one by Jorge Morel, one of my former teachers. I usually try to make these Christmas songs easy to play (but still sound full and interesting) so they can be learned by Christmas. This Christmas music for classical guitar may be reprinted, but please be considerate and give credit to Douglas Niedt. Copyright Douglas Niedt, All Rights Reserved. ![]()
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