Ode to Joy is a piece that revolves around the idea of finding joy and happiness in our lives using poetry and song. It reminds us of the power of music in bringing people together. In this piece, originally from his Symphony No. 9, Beethoven uses a poem to create one of the most recognized melodies in music history.

In this piece, you will have the opportunity to show your knowledge of the 5 note C Major Scale on the first 2 strings. You will also be able to use 3 string chords and rasqueados (strums). Use the literacy sequence for extra practice reading the notes and for working on your scales, rasqueados, and chords. Enjoy the beauty and challenges of this music and techniques.