Want to slip a little melody into your next handmade card? An origami music note is the perfect tiny surprise—fold a handful and you have a paper soundtrack. It is quick, satisfying, and needs nothing more than a small square of paper.

Let’s fold one and let the music play.

STEP 1.

Fold it in half and make a crease.

STEP 2.

Fold it at the position shown in the photo.

STEP 3.

Fold it at the position shown in the photo.

STEP 4.

Fold it in half.

STEP 5.

Fold it up at the position shown in the photo.

STEP 6.

Open and fold as shown in the picture.

STEP 7.

Fold it back at the position shown in the photo.

STEP 8.

Fold it down at the position shown in the photo.

STEP 9.

Fold it at the position shown in the photo.

All done! Your origami music note is complete.