Recommended songs for eurhythmics. Let's enjoy music using our bodies!
Eurhythmics, which involves moving the body in time with music and sounds, is said to have very positive effects on children’s development—not only nurturing musical sensitivity but also fostering expressiveness, cooperation, and independence.
Because it lets children enjoy music up close and have fun with it, many preschools and kindergartens have adopted it.
So this time, we’re introducing recommended songs for eurhythmics.
From timeless classics to tunes that are especially popular with kids, we’ve gathered plenty of songs that will make you want to move your body.
Be sure to get moving to your heart’s content together with the children!
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Recommended songs for Eurhythmics. Enjoy music with your body! (21–30)
If You’re Happy and You Know ItMother Goose Club
Because the title is in English, you might wonder what kind of song it is, but you definitely know it.
In Japanese, it’s known as “Shiawase nara Te o Tatakō” (“If You’re Happy and You Know It”).
It originally started as a folk song popular in the United States, and in 1964, singer Kyu Sakamoto performed a version with Japanese lyrics, which became a hit.
Since then, it has remained a beloved children’s song throughout Japan.
Just clapping along to the song is fun in itself.
It’s also a great song to help little ones get used to English from an early age.
The railroad tracks go on forever.
This song, which sings of railroad tracks stretching on forever, gives a wonderful, hope-filled impression of moving toward the future while traveling by train with friends.
When you sing it while imagining the changing scenery—over hills and fields—it makes you feel the excitement of setting off on an adventure.
Since it first aired on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” in December 1962, it has been loved for many years.
In 2021, the rock band Yabai T-Shirts Yasan arranged it as a commercial song for “Momotaro Dentetsu,” which became a hot topic.
How about singing it at a recital with everyone linked together like a train? Holding hands or putting arms around each other’s shoulders while singing will deepen the joy of cooperation and the sense of unity.
It’s a highly recommended piece that can bring out children’s smiles with a lively, spirited chorus.
Little Ghost-chan DanceKutsuna Mika
This is a Halloween dance song written and composed by Mika Kutsuna, who is also active as a Eurhythmics instructor.
A cute little ghost takes center stage, and other charming characters appear as well.
With its lively rhythm and catchy melody, it’s perfect for moving your body and having fun with kids.
The piece features an upbeat vibe and adorable choreography, and it’s available on the YouTube channel “Niko-Oto Channel.” There are both a normal tempo and a sped-up version, so you can choose based on the level of excitement you want.
Dance with children dressed as ghosts and pumpkins at your Halloween party, and you’re sure to have a time full of smiles.
Drawing on her experience creating over 200 original curricula and teaching more than 2,000 children, Kutsuna crafts her music with kids in mind.
A I U E O musicGReeeeN
How about moving your body with energy to a pop beat? Released in 2013, this track by the popular music group GReeeeN—known for producing numerous hit songs—served as the opening theme for the anime “LINE OFFLINE: Salaryman,” which features original characters from the messaging app LINE.
Its lively sound pairs perfectly with lyrics about the happiness of thinking of someone, leaving you with a warm, fuzzy feeling.
Let the music take over and dance as you please!
What in the world?! Ninja Festival!Ise Daiki
Let’s all become ninjas and dance together! This is the song used as the ending theme for the hero team series Shuriken Sentai Ninninger, which aired starting in 2015.
With a Japanese-inspired sound that matches the show’s atmosphere, it blends coolness with fun.
Dancing energetically is great, but it’s also nice to have the kids—especially the boys—strike a sharp, cool pose.
And instead of sticking strictly to the choreography, it might be fun to have them express their own idea of ninja moves, too.