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8. How to Play “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” Melody (an Octave lower)

How to Play “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”Melody (an Octave lower)


  • Overview: Simple melody in C major focusing on bass line — ideal for beginners.



  • Playing: Use P (thumb) for all notes.


  • Tips: Sustain each note evenly and maintain a steady tempo.
Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee_Melody (an octave lower)(Staff).pdf
Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee_Melody (an octave lower)(TAB).pdf
Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee Melody (an octave lower).mp3
Guitar Basics for Worship Songs Online Course (English)
  • Week 1: Introduction and Basic Knowledge of the Classical Guitar
  • Content
  • 1. Choosing the Right Classical Guitar
  • 2. Preparation Before Learning Classical Guitar
  • 3. Parts of the Guitar
  • 4. Proper Posture and How to Hold the Guitar
  • 5. How to Tune Your Guitar
  • 6. Understanding Notes
  • 7. Reading Chord Charts, Lead Sheets, Standard Notation & Tablature
  • 8. Week 1 Summary: Classical Guitar Basics
  • Week 2: Introduction to Classical Guitar Playing
  • Contents
  • 1. Left and Right Hand Notations
  • 2. Basic Playing Techniques
  • 3. Common Mistakes for Beginners
  • 4. Fingernails
  • 5. Open Strings Exercise
  • 6. How to Play the C Major Scale
  • 7. How to Play “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” Melody
  • 8. How to Play “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” Melody (an Octave lower)
  • 9. How to Play “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” Melody (an Octave higher)
  • 10. Week 2 Practice Suggestion & Summary
  • Week 3: What Are Chords & How to Play C and G7 Chords
  • Contents
  • 1. The Structure of Chords
  • 2. Learning C and G7 Chords
  • 3. Basic Right-Hand Fingerpicking Technique
  • 4. Playing “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” with Chords
  • 5. Comprehensive Practice of “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”
  • 6. Week 3 Summary
  • Week 4: How to Play “Trust and Obey”
  • Content
  • 1. Playing the Melody of “Trust and Obey”
  • 2. Learning Am, Dm, and A7 Chords
  • 3. Chord Practice for “Trust and Obey”
  • 4. Combined Melody and Chord Practice
  • 5. Week 4 Summary
  • Week 5: How to Play “Amazing Grace”
  • Content
  • 1. Playing the Melody of Amazing Grace
  • 2. F Chord Practice
  • 3. Right-hand 3/4 Arpeggio Exercise
  • 4. Amazing Grace Chord Practice
  • 5. Amazing Grace Combined Practice
  • 6. Week 5 Summary
  • Week 6: How to Strum Chords
  • Content & Introduction
  • 1. Basic Concepts of Strumming
  • 2. Practicing the 3/4 Strumming Rhythm
  • 3. Accompanying the Melody of Amazing Grace
  • 4. Week 6 Summary
  • Week 7: How to Play “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”
  • Content & Weekly Goals
  • 1. Melody Practice — “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”
  • 2. Accidentals (Sharps, Flats, Naturals)
  • 3. New Chord — C on G (C/G)
  • 4. Right-hand 4/4 Arpeggio
  • 5. Chord Practice for “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”
  • 6. Integrated Practice
  • 7. Week 7 Summary
  • Week 8: How to Play “Near the Cross”
  • Content & Weekly Goals
  • 1. Concept of 6/8 Time
  • 2. Right Hand: 6/8 Arpeggio Pattern
  • 3. Chord Practice for “Near the Cross”
  • 4. How to Play the Melody of “Near the Cross”
  • 5. Integrated Practice
  • 6. Week 8 Summary
  • Course Summary
  • Final Summary & Next Steps
  • Final Talk + Downloadable Certificate
  • Course with Final Talk & Downloadable Certificate