Ode to Joy Ukulele Jam

Join me on ZOOM, a free online platform, to play Ode To Joy in its original key of D major in three part harmony: melody, countermelody, bass. You can also strum the chords and sing the lyrics in German and different English translations.

Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” has been adopted by the European Union for its anthem.

This is a free event. The ZOOM meeting will open at 11:30 am EDT but officially start at noon EDT.

Ode to Joy Ukulele Jam

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/971625347?pwd=YW05clNVYlBjd2Uwd3JCQnp6ZmNpQT09

Meeting ID: 971 625 347
Password: The four digits that correspond to the frets you press for the A major chord, starting from left (G-string) to right (A-string). For instance, C major chord is 0003.

All versions (notation, tab) and parts of “Ode to Joy” are available on the newly updated blogpost

https://www.anneku.com/2020/03/19/ode-to-joy-for-ukulele/

To learn more about the historical significance of Ode to Joy, please watch the documentary film “Following the Ninth” in its entirety for free on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/EPWpV3BWLJs

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