Ludwig Van Beethoven: Free Music Lessons Resources for Homeschooling Kids

Ludwig van Beethoven, one of the greatest music composers of all time, is the focus of this collection of free music lesson plans and resources for homeschooling kids. All of these resources are easy to teach, and require little or no preparation.

Ludwig van Beethoven Biographies
Hey Kids, Meet Ludwig van Beethoven - "Ludwig van Beethoven was born in Bonn, Germany in 1770, to Johann van Beethoven and Maria Magdalena Keverich. Although Beethoven's exact birth date is not known, his family celebrated it on December 16. Beethoven's first music instruction came from his father Johann who was said to have been a harsh instructor..."

Biographies of Kids: Beethoven - "Ludwig van Beethoven (LOOD vig von BAY toh vun) was one of the world's greatest composers. He wrote many symphonies, overtures, and pieces for piano and other instruments. He started studying the piano and violin when he was 4 years old..."

Ludwig van Beethoven Word Search Worksheet
Review the facts about Beethoven with a free printable word search worksheet. This worksheet is designed to enhance your child's reading skills by asking them to search the biography for important keywords, and then find them in the word search.

Ludwig van Beethoven Online Puzzle
Read about Beethoven, and then try this online crossword puzzle. Click on the puzzle to get started, and then test your knowledge of the facts.

Ludwig van Beethoven Study Guide Worksheet
Use this study guide worksheet to get the most our your study of Beethoven. Questions include:
1) What different kinds of music did Beethoven compose?
2) How old was Beethoven when he wrote his first song?
3) What happened to him when he began to lose his hearing?

Ludwig van Beethoven Coloring Page
Print this free printable coloring page and grab your crayons. This is a great chance to share a few of Beethoven's classics. If you don't have any recordings around the house, you can play a few YouTube videos. Recommended recordings include Fur Elise, Moonlight Sonata, Symphony No. 5, 1st Movement and Symphony No.9, 4th Movement.

Ludwig van Beethoven Audio Program
Listen to a Classics for Kids Audio Program as your kids complete a word search or coloring page. There are 5 programs about Beethoven, including 1) About Ludwig van Beethoven, 2) Beethoven the Pianist, 3) Beethoven's Symphonies, 4) Music that Imitates Inanimate Objects, and 5) Roll Over Beethoven.

Free Sheet Music
Give your kids a chance to play Beethoven's music. Each of these arrangements are easy to play and favorites with kids.

Piano
Beethoven's Fifth for Level 2 Piano Solo
Ode to Joy for Level 2 Piano Solo
Ode to Joy for Level 4 Piano Solo
Russian Folk Song for Level 3 Piano Solo
Für Elise for Level 3 Piano Solo
Moonlight Sonata for Level 3 Piano Solo
Ecossaise for Level 5 Piano Solo

Instrumental with Piano
Für Elise for Easy Flute Solo
Ode to Joy for Beginner Flute Solo
Für Elise for Easy Clarinet Solo
Ode to Joy for Beginner Clarinet Solo
Ode to Joy for Beginner Trumpet Solo
Ode to Joy for Beginner Trombone Solo
Ode to Joy for Beginner Violin Solo
Ode to Joy for Beginner Viola Solo
Ode to Joy for Beginner Cello Solo