If you’re considering getting a music tattoo, keep scrolling for some major inspiration.
Play around withdifferent stylesto make it fit your aesthetic.
If you prefer something simple but with flair, go for a hand-drawn style, like this one.
Getty/Design by Cristina Cianci
Go for even linework all over to keep the design to the bare elements.
Instead, go for a lineup of some of your favorites to make it personal and easy.
Broken Lines Tattoo
For a unique design, why not play around with the linework?
This guitar tattoo has its lines fade out to make the tat almost one with the skin visually.
Signify any sound or piece of music in wavy, aesthetically pleasing lines.
Adding more to the simple design makes it much more personal.
Theyre easily recognizable and make for a cool design.
Instrument Tattoo
Music doesnt come from nowhere.
Drum Tattoo
Music tattoos dont have to be dainty!
Play around with clefs and notes to create a combo you love.
Here, the central f-holes quickly conjure the image of a violin.
Music Notes with Movement Tattoo
Music notes dont have to just be the typical line of symbols.
Why not try arranging them in a way that adds movement to the ink, like this design.
Single Clef Tattoo
One solid music noteor in this case, a clefcan make a major impact.
Go fora bold designwith thick blackwork to make it pop even more.
Floral Gramophone Tattoo
The classic look of a gramophone makes a perfect accompaniment to a floral design.
Because of the thin lines, the large item ends up looking delicate rather than hefty.
The shapes are customizable, so combining them makes for a truly personal tattoo.
Band Logo Tattoo
Music tattoos dont have to focus on the actual music.
Instead, think about a band you really like andget their logoas a reminder.
Go for varied line widths to keep it from feeling too heavy or light.
Guitar Tattoo
For a minimal but stylish piece of ink, try playing with different styles.
This guitar is done in a line-art aesthetic, but it could just as easily be watercolor orneo-American style.
Thanks to its clean lines and shape, it easily integrates into anystyle of ink.
Music Player Tattoo
Love a specific song or moment from a song?
Why not get the classic music player elements tattooed, with the timestamp denoting your favorite part.
Here, the lines on the player and the dots on the vinyl add visual interest.
Music Notes with Movement
Add some visual interest to a simplemusic note tattoowith the composition lines.
However, to really give it a personal twist, have the lines add movement to the design.
A finger tat of a note or clef makes it clear music is front and center to you.
