These days, people have more opportunities to encounter Western music through TikTok and Instagram.
Since it’s now common even for elementary school students to have smartphones, I think more children are becoming interested in Western music compared to the past.
This time, we’ve selected songs from the perspective of being easy for elementary school students to sing.
There’s also technical commentary from a writer who used to be a vocal instructor specializing in Western music, so if you have an elementary school child at home—or if you’re an elementary school reader yourself—be sure to check it out!
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Heat WavesGlass Animals
Glass Animals are a British indie rock band gaining worldwide attention.
They’ve produced many great songs, but the one I especially recommend is Heat Waves.
This track, which climbed back up the charts roughly five years after its release, is extremely catchy and repeats similar melodies multiple times.
Its progression is very easy to remember not only for elementary school students but also for adults, making it a song you can learn in a short time.
Be sure to check it out.
I’ll Be ThereThe Jackson 5
The Jackson 5 were a vocal group featuring Michael Jackson and his brothers.
Their harmonies, polished by their sibling synergy, were outstanding, and songs led by Michael Jackson received especially high praise.
Among them, a highly recommended track is “I’ll Be There,” a classic that continues to be covered by many artists today.
As Black music, its difficulty level is relatively low; even without exceptional vocal technique, if you can reach a decent range, you should be able to sing it well.
Baby ft. LudacrisJustin Bieber
Compared to Japanese music, Western music inevitably tends to be more challenging.
So this time, I focused on the vocal qualities of elementary school children and selected a song accordingly.
That song is “Baby ft.
Ludacris.” It’s the work that propelled the global idol singer Justin Bieber to worldwide fame.
Since it’s from before Justin Bieber’s voice changed, it’s a perfect match for elementary schoolers.
It’s an R&B-style track, but among R&B songs, the techniques like melisma (vocal runs) are on the easier side, so be sure to check it out.
I Want It That WayBackstreet Boys
The Backstreet Boys were a hugely popular boy band in the 2000s.
They held a position similar to One Direction a little more recently, gaining international popularity especially among younger generations.
For those of you with elementary school–aged children, they might be just the right-generation boy group.
For such families, we recommend I Want It That Way.
It’s one of their signature songs, with a relaxed rhythm and a refreshing overall feel.
The vocal range is narrow and it doesn’t require many advanced techniques like runs or ad-libs, making it easy for elementary school students to sing.
Favorite SongToosii
For elementary and junior high school students, it’s no exaggeration to say that the most important social media platform is TikTok.
Toosii’s hit “Favorite Song” is a track that went massively viral on TikTok.
If you use TikTok or Instagram, you’ve probably heard it at least once.
The real charm of this song lies in its sweet, heart-wrenching melody.
Since the overall pitch skews higher, I think the range is just right for elementary school kids.
Also, the vocals are heavily Auto-Tuned, so if you sing it at karaoke, try adding a vocal effect.