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[Partner Song] Singing two different songs simultaneously! Nursery rhymes & the latest hits

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A “partner song” refers to a combination of songs that share the same or similar chord progressions and create beautiful harmony when sung or performed simultaneously.

Famous examples include pairings of children’s songs and school songs like “Donguri Korokoro” and “Yuyake Koyake.” In recent years, however, popular creators have released duet videos that combine current hit songs, which has become a hot topic.

In this article, we’ll introduce a variety of partner songs that go beyond conventional categories.

Try incorporating them into singing-based recreational activities, challenge yourself at karaoke, and enjoy these exquisite combinations in many different ways.

[Partner Song] Sing two different songs simultaneously! Nursery rhymes & latest hits (21–30)

Kono Ki Nanno Ki × Little Brown Jug

Hitachi Tree: What Kind of Tree Is This? with Lyrics

Kono Ki Nanno Ki × Little Brown Jug

Brown Little Bottle [Children's Song/Nursery Rhyme] Animation_Recorder Practice Piece

“Kono Ki Nanno Ki,” familiar from Hitachi commercials, and “Little Brown Jug,” also known as a recorder practice piece—don’t you wonder what would happen if you sang these two songs at the same time, since they have different styles and moods? It might be a bit challenging, but give it a try! Surprisingly, songs with contrasting feels might actually make it easier to hold your own without getting thrown off by the other part.

If you’re struggling to add variety to your sing-along activities, choosing these two as a curveball combo is highly recommended!

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Dojo Little Fish, Crucian Little Fish × Rainfall

Dojokko Funakko (♪ When spring comes, the ice and snow melt ~) by Himawari 🌻 With Lyrics | Children's Song | Dojokko Funakko | Loach and Crucian Carp

Dojo Little Fish, Crucian Little Fish × Rainfall

Rainfall (a cute children's song)

Nursery rhymes that play with sound and wordplay are classics in childcare settings, aren’t they? “Dojokko Funakko” is memorable for its Akita dialect and portrays the four seasons from the perspective of loaches and crucian carp.

“Amefuri,” on the other hand, charms with its cute lyrics and is also popular as a hand-play song.

Since the two songs differ in tempo and feel, you might think they’d be hard to sing together, right? Not at all—songs that don’t share a similar vibe can actually make it easier to sing without getting thrown off by the other part.

If you’re thinking of introducing partner songs into childcare or recreational activities at senior facilities, be sure to give these a try!

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In conclusion

We introduced partner songs that create beautiful harmonies when sung simultaneously.

It takes practice to be able to enjoy them without being swayed by your partner, but when you sing them well, the feeling is truly moving.

Be sure to give it a try!