Public domain

Ode to Joy

Ludwig van Beethoven, melody from Symphony No. 9, 1824

Key

D major

Meter

4/4

BPM

92

Chords

DADGDAD

Available shapes

How to play the chords

Simple standard-guitar diagrams for the chords used in this piece.

D

Guitar
xExAoDGBe

Start from the open D string and avoid hitting the two lowest strings.

A

Guitar
xEoADGBoe

Mute the low E string and keep the three middle fingers compact.

G

Guitar
EAoDoGoBe

Keep the bass note strong and let the open middle strings ring.

Open string: o · Muted string: x. Some advanced chords may not have a simplified diagram yet.

Simplified notes

1

F# F# G A

2

A G F# E

3

D D E F#

4

F# E E

5

F# F# G A

6

A G F# E

7

D D E F#

8

E D D

Practice tips

  • Tune to standard pitch before playing.
  • Use a steady 4/4 pulse.
  • Start slowly and keep every quarter note even.

Rights note

Public-domain composition. This is a simplified educational TuneUniversal arrangement, not copied from a modern edition.