The xylophone is a classic musical instrument that has been enjoyed by many for centuries. Xylophone songs are easy to learn, making it a great choice for people of all ages and musical backgrounds. Whether you're a complete beginner or a professional musician, there are plenty of easy xylophone songs to get started with. Playing the xylophone involves striking its bars with mallets to produce sound. Beginners usually start by learning how to hold the mallets correctly and strike the bars at the right angle. To play a note, simply strike the corresponding bar with the correct mallet. With practice, players can develop rhythm, timing, and eventually play melodies, harmonies, and even more complex pieces.
1. Mary Had a Little Lamb
This popular nursery rhyme is an excellent song for beginners because it only uses a few notes. The main notes used are C, D, and E. Here are notes so that you can play it below.
2. Tu scendi dalle stelle
Tu scendi dalle stelle is an easy song to play on the xylophone. The melody is simple and repetitive, making it accessible for beginners. The song is also commonly played during the holiday season, so it's a great option to add to your Christmas music repertoire.
3. Happy Birthday
This classic song is a bit more complex than the previous two but still easy enough for beginners.
G G A G C B G G A G D C
Hap-py birth-day to you, hap-py birth-day to you.
G G G E C B A F F E C D C
Hap-py birth-day dear (persons name) hap-py birth-day to you.
4. Up On The Housetop
Up On The Housetop is an easy song to play on the xylophone. It consists of simple notes and rhythms that are easy to learn for beginners. This song and its notes are included in our ebook.
5. Row Row Row Your Boat
C C C D E E D E F G
Row row row your boat Gent-ly down the stream;
C° C° C° G G G E E E C C C
Mer-ri-ly, Mer-ri-ly. Mer-ri-ly, Mer-ri-ly
G F E D C
Life is but a dream!
6. Do Re Mi
Do Re Mi is a relatively easy song to play on the xylophone. It uses simple, repetitive melodies that are easy to remember and follow. The song also has a slow tempo, which allows beginners to play at a comfortable pace without feeling overwhelmed.
7. Frère Jacques
Frère Jacques is a relatively easy song to play on the xylophone. It is a classic French nursery rhyme that uses only a few notes and is often one of the first songs that beginners learn on the instrument. With its simple melody and repetitive structure, it is a great song for practicing basic xylophone techniques such as hand placement, mallet control, and tempo.
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8. La cucaracha (in Spanish “The cockroach”)
La Cucaracha is a relatively easy song to play on the xylophone. The song is typically played with a simple melody that beginners can easily learn. The song's rhythm and melody are also relatively simple, making it a good choice for those who are new to playing the xylophone.
9. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
C C G G A A G F F E E D D C
Twinkle, Twinkle little star. How I wonder what you are.
G F F E E D G G F F E E D
Up above the world so high, Like a diamond in the sky.
C C G G A A G F F E E D D C
Twinkle, Twinkle little star. How I wonder what you are.
10. Camptown Races
Camptown Races is an easy song to play on the xylophone. It has a simple melody and a repetitive structure that makes it accessible for beginners to learn and practice. To play Camptown Races on the xylophone, you can find the full song in our ebook.
11. He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands
He's Got the Whole World in His Hands is generally considered an easy song to play on the xylophone. It features a simple melody with repetitive notes and a slow tempo, making it accessible for beginners. With some practice and patience, beginners can easily learn to play this song on the xylophone.
12. Oh Susannah
Oh Susannah" is an easy song to play on the xylophone. It has a simple melody and a repetitive structure, making it a great song for beginner xylophone players to practice.
13. Jingle Bells
Although it is a Christmas song, it is still a fun song to play on the xylophone. The song uses the notes C, D, E, F, G, A, and B.
E E E E E E E G C D E
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way,
F F F F F E E E E E D D E D G
oh, what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh.
E E E E E E E G C D E
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way,
F F F F F E E E E G G F D C
oh, what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh.
14. When The Saints Go Marching In
When The Saints Go Marching In is generally considered an easy song to play on the xylophone, especially for beginners. The song features a simple melody that is easy to memorize and repetitive patterns that make it easier to play. This one and many others are included in our eBook!
15. All Things Bright And Beautiful
All Things Bright And Beautiful" is an easy song to play on the xylophone. It has a simple melody and repetitive structure that makes it a great choice for beginners.
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