About Ode to Joy
Ode to Joy is a classical piece in the public repertoire. It is credited to Ludwig van Beethoven and dates from 1824. The same melody is graded across 10 Playsoloist instrument apps, so you can learn it on whichever instrument you play — the table below gives the graded difficulty and what stays free on each.
| Instrument | Graded difficulty | In-app lesson | Notation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cello | Beginner · ★ | Free | Read the notation → |
| Guitar | Beginner · ★ | Free | Read the notation → |
| Handpan | Easy | Pro | Browse handpan songs → |
| Harmonica | Beginner · ★ | Free | Read the notation → |
| Kalimba | Beginner · ★ | Free | Read the notation → |
| Ocarina | Easy · ★★ | Free | Read the notation → |
| Piano | Beginner · ★ | Free | Read the notation → |
| Trumpet | Easy · ★★ | Pro | Read the notation → |
| Ukulele | Beginner · ★ | Free | Read the notation → |
| Violin | Beginner · ★ | Free | Read the notation → |
Ludwig van Beethoven, Symphony No. 9 (1824) — public domain.
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Pick up Ode to Joy on Violin.
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