Recommended Songs to Try on the Melodica for Kindergarten Seniors
Kids get so excited about playing the melodica, don’t they?
Especially in the senior kindergarten year, they can play more songs and it becomes more and more fun.
When playing the melodica while listening to the sounds around them and keeping the rhythm, the most important thing is to enjoy the process.
So this time, we’ve gathered lots of songs that are fun to perform.
Try playing a variety of pieces during daily nursery activities, and when the children find songs they love, be sure to showcase them at recitals or events!
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[Kindergarten Senior] Recommended Songs to Try on the Pianica (11–20)
Let’s clap our handsSakamoto Kyu
The play song “Te o Tatakimashou,” which you can sing while moving your body—clapping your hands and stomping your feet—would be lovely to perform on the melodica, don’t you think? The version sung by Kyu Sakamoto is based on a Lithuanian folk song.
The lyrics are very simple, so children can learn them quickly and have fun.
It’s perfect for music time at nursery schools and kindergartens.
It’s also often used at folk dance events, so it might be great to showcase at a sports day as well.
If the children sing and play it, it will surely become a wonderful time filled with smiles.
Grandfather’s ClockSakushi, sakkyoku: Henrī Kurei Wāku
The gently relaxed tempo of Grandfather’s Clock is so pleasant.
It’s a popular song composed by the American songwriter Henry Clay Work and published in 1876.
With no difficult rhythms and a very calm, flowing melody, it will surely put listeners in a soft, peaceful mood.
Its unhurried tempo—reminiscent of the tick-tock of a wind-up wall clock—is best played with a sense of calm.
Coordinate your breathing with your friends and perform it gently together.
The Mountain Musicianssakushi: mizuta shisen / sakkyoku: doitsu min’yō
You only need five keys.
Let’s try playing “Yama no Ongakuka” on the melodica—it’s easy and fun for kids to tackle.
Originally an old German folk song, it was introduced in Japan on NHK’s music program “Minna no Uta” in 1964.
It’s a delightful number in which various forest animals—squirrels, rabbits, little birds, raccoon dogs, and more—take turns playing instruments.
Despite using just five notes, the piece is very rhythmic, with different instruments expressed through a rich variety of sound effects.
Give it a try with your friends!
Jingle Bellssakushi, sakkyoku: jēmuzu rōdo piaponto
How about “Jingle Bells,” a Christmas song beloved around the world? Its simple structure can be played with just the right hand, so it’s easy to tackle even if you’ve only just learned finger numbers.
It’s perfect for helping beginners get familiar with the melodica.
Working on it during the Christmas season also lets you feel the festive spirit.
Performing it at a Christmas party will lift everyone’s mood, and practicing with friends can help strengthen your bonds.
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
Known by the name “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” and also as Mozart’s “Variations on ‘Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star,’” the song is said to originate from an old French folk tune.
Requiring no difficult techniques and easy to play casually, this piece has long been loved by people.
There are various Japanese lyrics, but its simple, easy-to-remember melody is something everyone has likely heard at least once.
Because the melody uses only six notes—do, re, mi, fa, so, and la—even young children in kindergarten or nursery school can enjoy playing it on a melodica.
It’s also fun to perform together with other instruments like piano or percussion.
little foxSakushi, sakkyoku: Doitsu min’yō
Let me introduce “Kogitsune,” a song that’s fun to work on thanks to its rhythmic melody.
Some children may already be familiar with it as a nursery rhyme.
Because of that, it might be easier to grasp the rhythm than when working on an unfamiliar song.
Another feature is that it’s easy to sing when you replace the lyrics with do-re-mi-fa-so-la-ti-do.
It also seems like a good idea to memorize the notes by singing it first and then move on to playing it on the melodica.
The tempo gets a bit faster in the second half, but start by playing it slowly.
[Kindergarten Seniors] Recommended Songs to Try on the Pianica (21–30)
Smilesakushi: kitagawa yūjin / sakkyoku: kitagawa yūjin
Just by singing and dancing, this energetic song makes your heart flutter with excitement and fills you with happiness.
Written and composed by Yujin Kitagawa, it’s included on the album “Yuzu Smile,” released in July 2003.
With its bright, poppy melody and lyrics that convey a message of believing in the power of a smile, it’s beloved by a wide range of listeners, from children to adults.
It’s perfect for singing at a kindergarten entrance ceremony, and it would also be super cute to dance to with parents at events like sports days.
It’s a wonderful song that brings smiles to everyone!