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[For Seniors] Enjoy Simple Songs with Handbells: Easy Pieces for Beginners to Try

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My name is Moko, a mother of three who admired my mother and worked in the care industry as a care worker and as a medical social worker (MSW) in a hospital. I will be drawing on my previous experience to write mainly about caregiving. Thank you in advance.
A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerAraki Jakkan
I’ve worked in a variety of roles—regardless of pro or amateur settings—including live event PA, cameraman for video and photography, restaurant staff, and logistics center staff. I now spend my days as a part-time writer. I’ve contributed to music and manga websites with feature/review articles, and wrote the liner notes included as a bonus for 1st PLACE Inc.’s “IA SUPER BEST.” As for my music background, I started playing guitar in junior high and focused on band activities during my school years. For over 15 years since then, up to the present, I’ve continued releasing original tracks as a Vocaloid producer. My areas of expertise are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

The clear tone of handbells gently wraps around the heart, doesn’t it? As a recreation activity in senior care facilities and also for moments at home, handbells bring the joy of making music.

Humming along to familiar children’s songs and traditional tunes while keeping the rhythm naturally brings smiles and is said to help stimulate the brain.

This time, we’re introducing songs that are easy for older adults to enjoy and perform.

They’re all classics that evoke nostalgic memories, so please enjoy the time creating beautiful harmonies together with your companions.

[For Seniors] Easy Songs to Enjoy with Handbells: Beginner-Friendly Pieces (21–30)

Sakura, sakura

Sakura Sakura “Cherry Blossoms, Cherry Blossoms”

Sakura, sakura

Sakura Sakura is known as a traditional Japanese song.

It was composed as a children’s piece sometime between the late Edo period and the end of the shogunate, but the composer is unknown.

Many older adults are likely familiar with it from their childhood.

It’s a song that you naturally want to hear in spring.

Although it has an overall calm mood, when arranged for handbells it takes on a brighter feel and can lift the spirits of older listeners.

It’s also easy to perform because it’s simple to learn.

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Mount Fuji

Ministry of Education school song 'Fuji no Yama' on handbells — The music of Mt. Fuji.avi

Mount Fuji

“Fuji no Yama” is famous as a Japanese children’s song and is known as a Ministry of Education song.

The lyrics were written by Iwaya Sazanami, and the composer is unknown.

Many older adults may have gazed at the majestic Mt.

Fuji at least once.

This song expresses feelings toward Mt.

Fuji.

Its relaxed tempo makes it easy to keep rhythm with handbells.

Ringing handbells while listening to the song is also ideal for preventing cognitive decline in seniors.

Let’s all enjoy playing handbells together.

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In conclusion

Playing simple songs on handbells can offer older adults a rich time of enjoying soothing music while rekindling fond memories.

Familiar melodies like children’s songs and traditional tunes make it easy for the body to naturally fall into the rhythm of ringing the bells.

As the sounds blend together with friends, a sense of unity emerges, creating joyful moments filled with smiles.

Please enjoy this musical time together, keeping both mind and body lively through shared performance.