Ode to Joy:  Introduction
These introductory videos were created by 4th Grade Glacier Valley cellists during their Music Tech time with Mr. Wyatt in JAMM, Fall 2015: 

• 1st Video: Bristol and Ryley
• 2nd Video:  Liana & Bristol
• 3rd Video:  Lele & Krishna

Ode to Joy Lesson
This Lesson focuses on the following skills:

1. 4th Finger on D String: "Give Pinkie a Chance!"
   
2. 1st Finger on G String: Use a pivot motion of the left arm to move from D to G string without changing your hand frame.
   
3. Listen:  Make sure your ears are checking on those fingers for good intonation.
   

Ode to Joy Play-Along

• After watching the lesson above and practicing by yourself, you are ready to play along with Bettina.

Ode to Joy Boss Level

• Create your own bass line using double-stops to accompany Bettina.
  

Biography of Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

• This animated film is part of a series called Animated Hero Classics and details Beethoven's life. (27 minutes)