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#SoundItOut

#SoundItOut

Have you ever thought, "I’d like to play an instrument"
only to give up before you even begin?
We believe music should be more accessible for everyone.
Even if you bought an instrument yourself,
borrowed an electric guitar from a friend,
or rediscovered an instrument you played as a kid.
Any first step you take is great.
Make music casual. Make music fun.
Why don't you just sound it out?

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Will we be able to master famous phrases from classic songs in one week?
Trying to #SoundItOut on different instruments we always wanted to try!

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Watch the animated cats dance on the music score you perform!
#MeowndItOut

Introducing the animated cat music score "Intermeowzzo for Mazie" created by Noam Oxman – watch as his adorable animated cats dance to the music, delighted by your performance.
Even if you can only play one note or phrase, that's fine. Beginners are more than welcome to take the challenge.

[thumbnail] Sheet music titled ‘Intermeowzzo for Mazie,’ featuring musical notes arranged in the shape of a cat.

■Animated Cat Music Score "Intermeowzzo for Mazie“

As you turn through the five-page music score, the cute cats come to life, delighted by your sound. Noam Oxman created this animated music score while imagining a story featuring his beloved cat, Mazie.

■Artist profile
Noam Oxman

Noam Oxman is renowned for his unique approach to art, creating animal portraits using musical notation that form exquisite musical compositions. His innovative fusion of art forms has gained widespread recognition, with features in major media outlets and international TV networks. Noam is a passionate animal advocate who uses his art to promote compassion for animals and the natural world.

Cat music score movie

Cute cats come to life, delighted by your sound.

Music score
for single phrases and tips on how to #SoundItOut

#SoundItOut on Piano
Music score for one phrase of Beethoven's "Ode to Joy"

♪ Mastering this phrase will give you a real "Ode to Joy"

That famous phrase – nailing measure four is pure joy!

Focus on using your right and left hands independently for the fourth measure of the most famous phrase!

[Image] "Ode to Joy" Music score for single phrases

[Image] An image with finger numbers to help you understand the rhythm

Rhythm

[Image] Keyboard diagram with finger numbers

Left hand: G, G (the high one!), G, G (the high one!) in that order!/Right hand: E, D, D in that order!

#SoundItOut | Piano:"Ode to Joy" - Yamaha Music

#SoundItOut on Piano
Music score for one phrase of Chopin's "Polonaise in A-flat major, Op. 53"

♪ Instead of the traditional Polish style, let's hear your take on "Polonaise in A-flat major, Op. 53"

Master the opening, and you'll be able to play "that phrase!

Try playing the first three chords of measure one with both hands.

[Image] "Polonaise in A-flat major, Op. 53" Music score for single phrases

Key Point for Measure One
Right hand: Chords
Left hand: Single note (bass)
Playing with both hands at the start gives the opening phrase emphasis.

[Image] Keyboard diagram with finger numbers

#SoundItOut | Piano:"Polonaise in A-flat major, Op. 53" - Yamaha Music

#SoundItOut on Guitar
Music score for one phrase of Beethoven's "Symphony No. 5"

♪ Your symphony begins today

Recreate that epic "Da-da-da-dum!" phrase with ease!

[Image] "Symphony No. 5" Music score for single phrases

Once you can fret these three shapes, you'll be able to play the phrase.

(1) Am: open 5th string + 4th string 2nd fret (two strings)
(2) F: 6th string, 1st fret + 4th string, 3rd fret (two strings)
(3) E7: open 6th string + 5th string 5th fret (two strings)
(4)E7: open 6th string + 5th string 5th fret (two strings)

[Image] Guitar tabs

#SoundItOut | Guitar:"Symphony No. 5" - Yamaha Music

#SoundItOut on Guitar
Music score for one phrase of Bizet's "Carmen Overture"

♪ Try a passionate phrase from "Carmen"

The first four measures can be played using only the 3rd string and the string immediately adjacent.

[Image] "Carmen" Music score for single phrases

Practice Point
(1) Touch and check the positions on the 3rd string, moving from fret 2 to open (0).

[Image] Guitar tabs

(2) Touch and check the positions on the 2nd string, moving from fret 1 to fret 3, then to open (0).

[Image] Guitar tabs

(3) Practice only the string changes: 3rd string → 2nd string → 3rd string → 2nd string…
Steps (1)–(3) will complete the flow for measures 1–4. Play the final 4th measure with open strings for a smooth feel.

#SoundItOut | Guitar:"Carmen" - Yamaha Music

#SoundItOut on Guitar
Music score for one phrase of "Ein Mannlein steht im Walde"

♪ Learn "Ein Mannlein steht im Walde" as easy as Do-Re-Mi

No chord accompaniment means you can play it right away!

[Image] "Ein Mannlein steht im Walde" Music score for single phrases

Left hand: Since you don't need to hold down chords, just play by holding down each fret as shown in the TAB, one at a time.

Right hand: Strum the single string indicated in the TAB with your pick. There's minimal movement between strings, so it shouldn't be too tricky.

[Image] Guitar tabs

#SoundItOut | Guitar:"Ein Mannlein steht im Walde" - Yamaha Music

#SoundItOut on Saxophone
Music score for one phrase from Poulton’s "Aura Lee"

♪ Who knows – some of your favorite musicians might have started with "Aura Lee"

Once you hit the first G note, the rest will go smoothly!

This song has a small range and all the notes are relatively easy to produce.
First, take a deep breath and try to produce a straight, stable G using three fingers on your left hand. If you can produce low G steadily, the following notes will be easier to control.

[Image] "Aura Lee" Music score for single phrases & Fingering chart

#SoundItOut | Saxophone:"Aura Lee" - Yamaha Music

#SoundItOut on Saxophone
Music score for one phrase of "When the Saints Go Marching In"

♪ Take the first step with "When the Saints Go Marching In"

That famous phrase is a simple repetition!

[Image] "When the Saints Go Marching In" Music score for single phrases & Fingering chart

The rhythm repeats the same notes.
The melody uses a basic form. You can reproduce it with this finger movement.

#SoundItOut | Saxophone:"When the Saints Go Marching In" - Yamaha Music

#SoundItOut on Drums
Music score for one phrase of Elgar's "Pomp and Circumstance Marches"

♪ Sound it out to create "Pomp and Circumstance"

You only need your right hand to complete 70% of the song!

Measures 1–8 have a simple structure where the right hand (crash → open hi-hat) keeps a steady quarter note beat.
Playing "ta-ta-ta-ta" with your right hand nearly completes the feel of the song.

[Image] "Pomp and Circumstance Marches" Music score for single phrases

[Image] Drum image diagram

Don't try to do too much at once. First, focus on riding the beat with just your right hand.

#SoundItOut | Drums:"Pomp and Circumstance Marches" - Yamaha Music

Download music score

For anyone thinking "Maybe I'll try out an instrument,” you can download "Single-Phrase Music Scores" and "Tips On How to Sound It Out" to help you play.
(Music scores marked with ●● come with a "Tips On How to Sound It Out" sheet.)

Song name (Composer) Music score
Piano Guitar Saxophone Drums
Ode to Joy (Ludwig van Beethoven) ●●
Polonaise in A-flat major, Op. 53 (Frédéric Chopin) ●●
Symphony No. 5 (Ludwig van Beethoven) ●●
Carmen Overture (Georges Bizet) ●●
Ein Männlein steht im Walde/Pond Rain ●●
Aura Lee (George R. Poulton) ●●
When the Saints Go Marching In ●●
Pomp and Circumstance March No.1 in D major, Op.39 No.1 (Edward Elgar) ●●
Camptown Races (Stephen Collins Foster)
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
The Entertainer (Scott Joplin)

The piano score uses AI based “Music Score Difficulty Conversion Technology” to generate piano parts at different difficulty levels.

Learn more about “Music Score Difficulty Conversion Technology”

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