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Experience the 12-bar blues with a piece by Duke Ellington! Composer and bandleader Duke Ellington loved to write music that featured his orchestra members soloing, and “C Jam Blues” is one of those compositions. With the lyrics added, the work is known as “Duke’s Place.” Many famous jazz musicians sang this song, including Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald.

First, listen to the song. Click the play button on the sheet music and follow along as the music and lyrics scroll.

Then, sing or play along to the recording. Click the play button on the sheet music. This time, it’s your turn to sing or play along! Use the settings along the bottom of the sheet music to adjust the tempo, change which parts of the sheet music are displayed, and more. Visit Soundslice for additional tips on how to use this interactive sheet music.

Take a spin with this famous waltz: The Blue Danube composed by Johann Strauss II, who was widely referred to as the “Waltz King.” The waltz was one of the most popular styles of the 19th century, and it is still danced today. Listen for the three-beat rhythm that is characteristic of a waltz.

First, listen to the song. Click the play button on the sheet music and follow along as the music and lyrics scroll.

Then, sing or play along to the recording. Click the play button on the sheet music. This time, it’s your turn to sing or play along. Use the settings along the bottom of the sheet music to adjust the tempo, change which parts of the sheet music are displayed, and more. Visit Soundslice for additional tips on how to use this interactive sheet music.

Discover a beloved classic of symphonic music with “Ode to Joy,” which comes from Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9. This piece is a famous example of a work for which singers were invited to join the orchestra. Its text comes from a poem by Friedrich Schiller that centers on unity and hope. Listen for the stepwise movement of the notes up and down the scale while singing or performing this enduring melody.

First, listen to the song. Click the play button on the sheet music and follow along as the music and lyrics scroll.

Then, sing or play along to the recording! Click the play button on the sheet music. This time, it’s your turn to sing or play along. Use the settings along the bottom of the sheet music to adjust the tempo, change which parts of the sheet music are displayed, and more. Visit Soundslice for additional tips on how to use this interactive sheet music.

Warm up your vocal cords and learn the basics of playing the recorder! Teaching artists lead these instructional videos that are perfect for beginners and seasoned musicians alike.