Ode to Joy (violin duo)

Title: Ode to Joy, from Symphony no. 9

Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven, arr. David Gable

Instrumentation: Two violins

Printout: 2 pages

Note: While many chamber arrangements of the Ode to Joy follow the standard hymnal harmonization, this one draws the second violin part from Beethoven’s orchestration. Ode to Joy is a must-have piece for gigging musicians, and this duet version is engaging for both listeners and performers. The first violin part can be performed on flute or oboe by omitting chords.