No one can ever do what Beethoven did, but today, you can replicate his talent as a composer in a very small way.
Google is paying tribute to Ludwig van Beethoven on Thursday by turning the Google Doodle into a musical game. No one's sure of the artist's exact birthday, but Dec. 17 marks the 245th anniversary of his baptism.
The Google Doodle is a game that tests your listening and music skills. In each of the four levels, you're given multiple sheets of music, which you have to rearrange into the correct order of the song. The compositions include some of his best known, including "Fifth Symphony," "Für Elise," "Moonlight Sonata" and "Ninth Symphony (Ode to Joy)".
You have the option to listen to the song when you're having trouble remembering how it goes, so don't worry if your memory isn't very good. In between each level, you'll get to hear a clip of the song and watch an animation of Beethoven on his way to the grand finale. Once you've finished all the levels, you're taken to the crescendo at last. The music will play, the curtains will close, and you'll get a chance to share the link on social media.
The Beethoven Doodle reaches most of the world, with the exception of some countries in Africa and the Norwegian archipelago, Svalbard.
Test your musical talent and read more about the Google Doodle here.