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Apr 19, 2024 · Folk music often forms a very basic part of our musical education. We might sing these songs at school or home. There are plenty to choose from. That’s why I decided to make a list of folk songs every kid should know, so let’s get started with….
- 'Aiken Drum' (1820, Traditional Scottish Song) "Aiken Drum" is a Scottish folk song and nursery rhyme that probably comes from "Aikendrum," a Jacobite song about the Battle of Sheriffmuir.
- Lyrics. There was a man lived in the moon, lived in the moon, lived in the moon, There was a man lived in the moon, And his name was Aiken Drum. Chorus. And he played upon a ladle, a ladle, a ladle,
- 'Alouette' (1879) "Alouette" is a French-Canadian folk song about plucking the feathers from a lark after being awakened by its song (like we would threaten a rooster or chicken, before cooking and eating the bird).
- Lyrics. Alouette, gentille Alouette. Alouette je te plumerai. Je te plumerai la tete.
In Classic Folk Songs for Kids, curator Jeff Place culls a cross-section of 26 classics from the Smithsonian Folkways vaults to tell an intriguing story of American signature sing-alongs. The songs’ origins are as fascinating as the songs are fun: centuries-old European ballads, an American …
- Down By The Bay. This song is a great echo song I do with my 2nd-3rd grade kids. It allows for creativity in the end, it’s silly, and it has a beautifully chromatic line in the middle.
- Johnny Works With One Hammer. This song is a staple in most music classrooms. It’s an additive song which means it has motions or lyrics building on one another.
- Button You Must Wander. For some reason, I don’t see this one around in schools as much as some others on the list, and it makes little sense to me! This song is a great finding game for older students.
- Charlie Over The Ocean. For my littles, Charlie Over The Ocean is always a blast. It’s an echo song with the same game as Duck, Duck, Goose. Students either change the lyrics to match their name, or they can change the item caught to match something the “it” person likes.
Children's folk music is a genre that incorporates traditional folk music with child-friendly lyrics and melodies. It often features acoustic instruments and encourages sing-alongs and participation. The songs are usually upbeat and playful, with themes of nature, animals, and everyday life.
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Jul 15, 2016 · Smithsonian Folkways' latest release is one that can be enjoyed by the entire family: 'Classic Folk Songs for Kids,' a 25-track compilation CD of some of the most popular folk songs of all time.
