Piano Pronto Movement 1: #24 Ode to Joy and F Major Key Signature

 This lesson plan includes activities for Beethoven's "Ode to Joy" in Piano Pronto Movement 1.    

Music Samples and History

Explore these creative variations including Beethoven's famous Ode to Joy theme.

Ode to Joy Animated Joke

Ode to Joy Piano Guys

Ode to Joy Kassia Piano Cover

Ode to Joy Igor Levit Piano Cover

Ode to Joy Muppets Song

Learn about Beethoven’s Life at https://beethoven.pianoadventures.com/or Listen to Classics for Kids About Beethoven and hear the choir singing Ode to Joy.

Improvisation

Improvise your own variation of Ode to Joy.

Choose a style below or create your own version

Jazzy Ode - Add a flat 3rd slide (A-flat to A natural) for a bluesy sound.

Baroque Ode - Play left-hand broken chords with a slower tempo. Add a trill or turn ornament.

Pop/Rock Ode- Add left-hand rocking chord shells and syncopate a few melody notes in the left hand.

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