[Childcare] A collection of recommended melodica (pianica) songs for 4-year-olds
Many preschools start working with the melodica (keyboard harmonica) from around age four.
Pressing the keys with their fingers and blowing to make sound is a fresh experience for four-year-olds, and they get excited about this new adventure.
On the other hand, if it feels too hard or they can’t do it well, children may stop enjoying the activity.
So this time, we’ve gathered lots of melodica pieces that four-year-olds can enjoy practicing.
It’s great when they can play many favorite songs and grow their repertoire.
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Friendship HymnSakushi: Sakata Hiroo / Sakkyoku: Amerika Min’yō
This is a bright, energetic song with the theme of the importance of friendship.
Set to the melody of an American folk tune with Japanese lyrics, it’s characterized by a lively rhythm and approachable words.
It spread from the 1970s to the 1980s and has been beloved as part of school education and choir repertoires.
It’s perfect for entrance ceremonies to ease the nerves of new students.
If everyone holds hands, forms a circle, and sings while dancing, smiles are sure to appear naturally.
I think it’s a wonderful song that creates a warm atmosphere to celebrate meeting new friends.
Here we go!HIKAKIN & SEIKIN
A lively, fun song has arrived to energize the Fish-Man Island arc of the TV anime ONE PIECE! With a tightly synced duet by HIKAKIN & SEIKIN, joined by Mayumi Tanaka—known as the voice of Luffy—the track passionately sings of dreams and adventure.
The work highlights the bonds between friends and the drive to chase dreams, uplifting children’s hearts.
It has been chosen as the opening theme for the anime SPECIAL EDITED VERSION “ONE PIECE” Fish-Man Island Arc, airing from January 2025, perfectly matching the world of the show.
It’s a song the whole family can enjoy, so why not spend a wonderful musical time singing and dancing along with your kids?
strollSakushi: Nakagawa Rieko / Sakkyoku: Hisaishi Joe
This bright, cheerful march-style song is perfect for connecting with your child.
It was included on the album “My Neighbor Totoro Image Song Collection” released in November 1987, and is also well known as the opening theme song of Studio Ghibli’s animated film “My Neighbor Totoro.” The lyrics were written by children’s author Rieko Nakagawa, with music composed by Joe Hisaishi.
Its appeal lies in a simple melody that conveys a positive feeling and warm, heartfelt lyrics.
Because it’s easy to sing while moving energetically, it’s also recommended for musical play in preschools and kindergartens.
It’s a wonderful piece you can enjoy together—holding hands, interacting, and facing your child as you share the experience.
In conclusion
We introduced songs for enjoying the melodica with four-year-olds.
Many preschools and kindergartens may start melodica activities from age four.
We hope children will enjoy music as they gain new experiences.
Prepare easy, cheerful songs, and let’s have fun playing the melodica together.