Introduction
A huge welcome to episode 11 of the Welcome to Music podcast – Lilting Lullabies and Tranquil Tunes for Babies, Tots and young kiddos – Part 1.
So guess what? I have some fabulous news - I am now a grandparent! Yes you heard that right - my daughter had a beautiful baby boy two weeks ago. I have been loving my baby time and it’s such an honour and privilege to look after a tiny bundle of spirit and joy. To celebrate this exciting event, after years of writing and recording songs and presenting courses on Babies and Tots, we decided to put together a compilation of our lullabies and tranquil tunes for babies, tots and young kiddos from 0 up to 8 years.
The songs are a mix of lullabies to help little ones go off to sleep and tranquil tunes to help young kiddos relax and wind down. They can be used in any setting from the home, preschool, school, in the pram, in your arms, on the change table – well you get the idea.
There are 12 songs to share with you – and this will be shared with you over 3 episodes.
Many of the songs are in 3/4 or 6/8 metre, minor keys, with melodies in Aeolian or Dorian modes and provide some of the following:
- Easy sing-alongs either in the Chorus or via simple words such as 'do’s','la’s' or 'hey’s'
- Simple techniques such as echo, ostinato (repeated pattern), round or harmonies
- Simple actions and movements such as rocking and swaying
- Relaxation through lying on the floor, listening and resting
- Opportunity to bond or work with a partner - child and adult or child and child through gentle movements
- The use of scarves, lycra sheets, parachutes and/or elastics
- Sensory regulation strategies where children can adjust and control their energy level, emotions, behaviours and attention through engagement with their senses
- To work with a large group through dance or creative movement
- To accompany with percussion, recorder or ukulele
- To learn songs in other languages
- To improvise through movement or instruments
To see all of the notes including an introduction to lullabies, how to sing with your little one with quotes by Dr Anita Collins and all songs with learning outcomes, lyrics, activities and links to music tracks and some YouTube videos, access our blog https://www.welcometomusicpodcast.net/ HERE.
To access all music notation, harmonies, ukulele, recorder and percussion parts, join our https://welcometomusic.podia.com/welcome-to-music-membership-plan Welcome to Music Membership. You may also be interested to know that we have recently added our ‘Babies and Tots’ 5 hour course into the membership with bouncing rhymes, tickling songs and rhymes, movement and dance activities, more lullabies, massage ideas and more.
So buckle up and enjoy 4 beautiful lilting lullabies and tranquil tunes.
Let’s start at the very beginning…
Hello everyone, and it's so nice to have you here at the Welcome to Music podcast for music and classroom educators in Early Childhood and Primary/Elementary schools, music therapists, studio music teachers, parents, and anyone who uses music with kids to support their well-being and development from zero to 12 years. My name is Susie Davies-Splitter, and I've been teaching music to all ages in early childhood, schools and universities over many years. With my husband Phil, we run Welcome to Music where we create music resources, we have a membership community, and present training and programs for kids and educators. Our goal is to help build confidence and creativity and enrich lives through the joy of music. I hope that this podcast can support and inspire you and maybe even make your job a little easier through sharing tips, chats, lesson plans, interviews and great quality music resources to use with your children. I use an inclusive multi modal, multi-sensory and Orff based approach to help make the learning stick. Please enjoy the Welcome to Music podcast and find us at www.welcometomusic.net
Helpful Links
Recorded on: 'Beat Street' and Blackbelt Ukulele 2
Also check out: this album's teacher's manual (digital or physical)
Helpful Links
Also available as a choral arrangement:
Unison to 3 parts with piano accompaniment: Ocean Song Choral Arrangement
Youtube Videos
Here is a Romanian/Finnish Version of ‘The Ocean Song’ called ‘Song of the Sea’ It is a very different and beautiful arrangement and video of our song – ‘The Ocean Song’ from ‘Move It’.
We were contacted by Piron Simona - Mima Muzica, who is a percussion teacher and musician currently located in Romania. She has been teaching in Finland for the past 6 years and came upon some of our music and one of her favourite songs is the "Ocean Song" that has given her students the opportunity to improvise. With her students and colleagues they made a recording with an adaptation for the words.
The lyrics are in Romanian:
The sea wave is heard, how it's whispering a world (metaphor).
The sea wave is seen, how it's dancing and dreaming.
The concept is that both Romania and Finland have an opening to the sea.
They have used piano, 2 voices, ocean drum, seashell chimes, sansula kalimba and glockenspiel. I have to say, it felt so special to hear this - I love the choice of instruments that are used, the vocals, the sound of the words and especially the improvised vocals over the Dorian tonality are so beautiful.
Helpful Links
Youtube Playalong Video
Recorded on: Blackbelt Ukulele 3
Helpful Links
Youtube Lyric Video
Recorded on 'Sing, Jam & Jive' & Recorded on 'Blackbelt Ukulele 3'
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Closing
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