Ode to Joy: Easy Piano Notes

Press Listen to hear it, then play the glowing keys to learn Ode to Joy one note at a time.

Notes

  1. E4E
  2. E4E
  3. F4R
  4. G4T
  5. G4T
  6. F4R
  7. E4E
  8. D4W
  9. C4Q
  10. C4Q
  11. D4W
  12. E4E
  13. E4E
  14. D4W
  15. D4W
  1. E4E
  2. E4E
  3. F4R
  4. G4T
  5. G4T
  6. F4R
  7. E4E
  8. D4W
  9. C4Q
  10. C4Q
  11. D4W
  12. E4E
  13. D4W
  14. C4Q
  15. C4Q
  1. D4W
  2. D4W
  3. E4E
  4. C4Q
  5. D4W
  6. E4E
  7. F4R
  8. E4E
  9. C4Q
  10. D4W
  11. E4E
  12. F4R
  13. E4E
  14. D4W
  15. C4Q
  16. D4W
  17. G3B
  1. E4E
  2. E4E
  3. F4R
  4. G4T
  5. G4T
  6. F4R
  7. E4E
  8. D4W
  9. C4Q
  10. C4Q
  11. D4W
  12. E4E
  13. D4W
  14. C4Q
  15. C4Q

Each box is one note: the letter name on top, the computer key below. Wider boxes are held longer.

About the piece

The famous theme from the final movement of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, first performed in Vienna in 1824. It is also the anthem of Europe. The melody stays within five notes apart from one low G, so it sits comfortably under one hand.

Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven (Symphony No. 9, 1824). Level: Beginner.

Practice tips

  • Learn one line at a time. Repeat it until it feels easy, then add the next.
  • Keep your hand still over the keys and let your fingers do the moving.
  • Once you know the notes, press Listen again and play along with the rhythm.
  • Hold Space for the sustain pedal to make the melody sing — release it between phrases so the notes don't blur.

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