Melodic Notes
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Play the Melody!

This page shows the main melody notes – not chords!
Each note must be played individually.

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A B C DO RE MI Sa Re Ga 1 2 3

Notes colors and UPPERCASE/lowercase help show octaves and pitch.

Main Theme

The "Main Theme" from "Castle in the Sky," composed by Joe Hisaishi, is a beautiful orchestral piece featured in the 1986 Japanese animated film directed by Hayao Miyazaki. Hisaishi's composition perfectly captures the adventurous and whimsical spirit of the movie. The original key of the theme is in D major. It begins with a soft, enchanting melody played on strings, gradually building up with brass and percussion to evoke a sense of grandeur and excitement. The theme is performed by the Tokyo City Philharmonic Orchestra. Over the years, it has become one of the most beloved and recognizable pieces of music from Studio Ghibli's repertoire, enchanting audiences worldwide with its magical and uplifting qualities.
Tema Castelo no Céu - Studio Ghibli

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e f . . e f c . . e
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e a g a c g
e f c b . . c d e c
c b a a b g# a

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g c . . b c e e
a b c . . b c d d c . . g g
f e d c e . .
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c d c d g e . .
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c d c d b a

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e a . . g a c g
e f e f c . . e . .
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e f c b c d e c
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