If you are a lover of music, then a music tattoo might be exactly what you are looking for. Music tattoos are actually very popular tattoos to get. There’s no wonder that tattoos with a musical theme are popular because music brings a lot of inspiration to many people’s lives. Some people base their whole lives around music, especially if it’s part of their career or if they find themselves in a band.
Music brings a lot of happiness to people and having a tattoo to represent that would be ideal. The gift of composing music is one that not too many people can say they have. Music is a calling to many, a passion that you can’t get enough of. Music can cause us to feel many different emotions, many people have cried at the lyrics of a song. It allows us a moment to escape reality and really go into another world. A place where we all feel safe and accepted. It’s a great way to get lost and de-stress from the outside world. We can release our feelings and truly feel one with the music because we love it.
For people in the music world, music becomes their life. People who love music, also tend to get music-themed tattoos. A lot of musicians are into tattoos, it’s usually the case, musicians typically like a lot of tattoos. Musical tattoos are often seen as works of art to the musicians that wear them. A symbol of their true passion. It’s a way for people who love music to express themselves.
Below are 89 creative music tattoos that are sure to blow your mind:
- Graffiti Tattoo
This is a great design because it looks like a graffiti design with a microphone in the middle. It’s a very creative design and has a lot of bright, beautiful colors.
2. Inside the Skin
There are many different tattoos designs you can get that are 3D and make it look like you can see inside the person’s skin to reveal something else. In this case, you can see the handle of a guitar. It looks fantastic as a black and white design.
3. Music Note
This music note looks like it came together randomly through a splotch of paint. It’s quite a creative design if you are looking for something unique.
4. The Heart is The Note
This music note comes in the form of a heart. A different version of an original music note if you want to add some love to your tattoo.
5. Inner Arm Tattoo
If you like the look of a guitar then this might be the tattoo you are looking for. It just shows the inside of the guitar but it’s definitely a different take.
6. Headphones
This is a great look for a musical design, truly something different. If you happen to be in the DJ business, this might be the tattoo for you.
7. A Diamond Sign
This is another look at the inside of the guitar but this time, it’s inside a diamond shape.
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8. Different Instruments
There are many forms of the guitar, and this is another bright example of other musical instruments you can use.
9. Colorful Guitar
This long guitar look ends with some music notes. The purple gives it a little pop.
10. The Black Rose
This tattoo is a little dark with the black rose and the splash of red. Is it blood or just a splash of paint, it’s hard to tell. A great design with a music note inside.
11. Ribcage Tattoos
A large tattoo but certainly very colorful. These music notes are killer amongst the butterflies.
12. The Lifeline
What a great tattoo for people who love the piano.
13. A Love Affair
Is this a love affair with music or between two lovers. Whatever it is, it’s a creative design.
14. Bracelet Microphone
This microphone comes in the form of a bracelet. It’s a unique and gorgeous design that looks delicate on the wrist.
15. A Kitty Note
A unique take on the music note, in the form of a kitty. it looks great in black and white.
16. A Note That Flies
This large music note separates into a bunch of small ones. This great design is unique because it has flittering points that look as if they are flying away.
17. A Note With Significance
This music note has some significance with the unusual design. It’s two notes combined.
18. Music in the Eye
This detailed tattoo is incredible. There are music notes, a piano and a record player inside the eye. It’s amazing.
19. Finger Notes
These notes are all along the fingers, a note for each one.
20. A Heart Beat
These musical instruments are in the shape of a heart. It’s quite a unique design that any musician will love.
21. A Mixture of Notes
These music notes are all jammed together into a unique design.
22. Tiny Designs
This is a cute design that wraps around the hips. It’s a lot of different instruments and notes that create a great design.
23. Old-Fashioned Record Player
The old-fashioned record player is a great design for someone who wants something unique on their arm.
24. Beginning of a Song
I’m not sure what I love more about the great splashes of color or the music lyrics. The combination is amazing.
25. The Cross
This music note is in the form of a cross, a unique design. If you want something a little biblical then this is a great design.
26. Notes and Lyrics
A great piece for someone who wants a large design.
27. Music in Another Language
The word "Music" in the form of some music notes. A great design because it’s creative and unique.
28. Music Notes
Another example of a great music note design. It also looks great in black and white.
29. A Scratchy Surface
A great music note in a scratchy design. I love the design because it’s a different design with a lot of edge to it.
30. A Simple Note
If you want something small and simple, then try this design on for size. It’s simple and can be put just about anywhere.
31. A Singing Microphone
This microphone shows a great design as it’s combined with some singing lyrics. What a unique black and white design.
32. Electric Guitar
The great thing about this design is that it looks like the electric guitar is literally plugged right into the person’s arm. You won’t find a cooler design.
33. Musical Lyrics
What a gorgeous tattoo. This large black and white design reads like poetry. If you want a large ribcage tattoo then try this one on for size.
34. Guitar Forest
I love this design! It’s gorgeous because the guitar forms a forest or the forest forms the guitar. The forest then turns into a city, as the neck of the guitar.
35. Half a Guitar
This design is half of a guitar. It’s a dark design that looks incredible on the arm.
36. Notes on the Foot
This is a great design for the foot as it suits the positioning perfectly.
37. Music and Time
A creative design that anyone is sure to love. This tattoo is all about music and time and the shading is incredible.
38. Vintage Design
These music notes are in a vintage design. What a great design overall.
39. Twirling Sheet Music
This sheet music is wrapped all along the arm in a unique way. What a great design for anyone looking for a fun look.
40. A Certain Song
It’s like your own song playing on your skin. A unique design that is very creative and original.
41. A Short Design
A simple design for behind the neck.
42. A Note With Significance
A great design that obviously has a lot of meaning.
43. The Rocker Look
These electric guitars really shine on this tattoo. The colors really pop nicely.
44. A Guitar Note
A guitar in the form of a music note
45. The Skull Musician
A dead musician that has a bite down on a guitar.
46. A Large Note
A stunning design that takes over the neck and shoulders quite nicely.
47. A Beautiful Bird
What a stunning bird with all the music it needs inside. A songbird perhaps.
48. Colorful Music
An old school cassette tape among so many other musical designs. These colors are bright and beautiful.
49. Black and Red
This black and red design that really makes the whole tattoo pop. Time and music together.
50. Dancing Music
The music notes trail down the arm in an inspiring way.
51. A Colorful Design
Colors really make this design pop!
52. The Keyboard
For those of you, that love the piano, this keyboard tattoo is a perfect design.
53. A Crushing Skull
This design has a guitar going through a skull's head.
54. Deep Red Guitar
A detailed guitar that’s all about musical lyrics and bright red.
55. A Statement
Maybe you don’t need a symbol but just a musical statement to go with your passion.
56. The Record Plays
A detailed design of a record player, an old school tattoo.
57. Old-fashioned Microphone
Bold colors and an old-fashioned look.
58. Sheet Music
This sheet music looks amazing on the rib-cage.
59. Toe Notes
Another example of music notes on the foot.
60. A Wrist Note
A simple and elegant tattoo if you want something small.
61. Collarbone Notes
A small and simple design.
62. She’s a Guitar
What a great design as the girl has used her body to basically create a guitar. Very creative.
63. Middle of Back
A great back tattoo if you love music notes.
64. Sheet Finger
The middle finger displays the sheet notes.
65. A Song on the Hip
These music notes look great on the hip.
66. An Original Design
You don’t get more of a unique look then this one. Great design overall.
67. Love Headphones
These headphones are all about love.
68. A Bowtie
This bowtie is in music notes.
69. A Tiny Music Note
This music note is so tiny it can just barely fit on a finger.
70. Music to Your Ears
These music notes are hiding behind the ear, a very subtle tattoo.
71. Wooden Music Note
If you are looking for a really unique musical tattoo, then this twisted branch with the birds is a fantastic design to try.
72. Trailing Notes
These music notes trail down the back in an elegant manner. It’s a beautiful and simple design.
73. Heart-Shaped
This heart-shaped love note is a cute design for the true romantic.
74. The Lifeline Heart
This tattoo is all about life, love, and music all combined as one.
75. An Angel Guitar
This angel guitar is a one of a kind design with a lot of detail. The base of the guitar even has a skull's face.
76. Behind the Ear
Another example of some notes behind the ear.
77. A Work of Art
This scratchy design of the headphones with a signature looks like a true piece of art. A great design for anyone who has a career as a DJ.
78. The Piano
These music sheets make a great shoulder tattoo for those that want something medium-sized.
79. Big Music
This ribcage tattoo is rather large in proportions of the design. It’s very bold and eye-catching, though.
80. A Guitar Among the Vines
This is a simple tattoo on the wrist for the music lover who wants something small.
81. Flowing Music
Another example of a behind the ear tattoo.
82. Music on the Foot
These notes look great as a foot tattoo.
83. Butterflies in Song
These butterflies are flying to the sound of music.
84. Just Press Play
This unique design is all about the need to play the next song. It’s an original and very cool tattoo.
85. Music from the Heart
Another behind the ear tattoo, this one in the shape of a musical heart.
86. Stars in Music
This is a very creative musical design because the music notes in these tattoos are made up of stars which is a really unique way of bringing it together.
87. Blue Recorder
This blue record player brings you back to another time. The colors make you think of the universe at large.
88. Boom Box
This is an old school boom box that will bring you back to the good old days.
89. Double Mics
This mock-up gives you an idea of what a double mic would look like on your hips.
