How to Sing Ode to Joy in German

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Ode to Joy is called "An die Freude" in German, which means "To joy." Some people have a very difficult time learning new songs, not just this one. So this page will tell you how! (These lyrics were written by Schiller for Beethoven's Ninth, but it turns out that it is only the first sixth of the actual poem/song.)

Lyrics

Listen to the whole song (in English or German). Get a CD, tape, or mp3 file of the song. Check the library, garage sales, or even the internet, and play it.

Memorize the lyrics. Listen to it over and over and over and over again. Move your body in a way that matches the lyrics meaning or rhythm. Remember that songs are stories. The words and phrases usually are connected pieces with the same thought. Be sure you are not interrupted in a quiet room. Use the lyrics in the introduction to sing along.

Practice your German pronunciation. If you are not a native German speaker, your mouth may not be used to making German sounds. Therefore, it may take a bit of practice to be able to sing along even when you have memorized the words. Watch the video below to help you.