Mashup Two Popular Songs
Create a kid friendly mashup of two popular songs by combining melodies, lyrics, and rhythms, and practice listening, arranging, and performing together.
Step-by-step guide to Mashup Two Popular Songs
Step 1
Pick two kid-friendly songs you want to mashup.
Step 2
Write or print the lyrics for both songs on your paper.
Step 3
Listen to the first song and choose one short part you like best.
Step 4
Mark the start and end of that chosen part on the lyrics sheet.
Step 5
Listen to the second song and choose one short part you like best.
Step 6
Mark the start and end of that second chosen part on the lyrics sheet.
Step 7
Decide how you will combine them by choosing one idea: swap melodies, mix lyrics, or match rhythms.
Step 8
Write a simple order on your paper showing which parts come first and which come next.
Step 9
Use your rhythm maker to find a steady beat that fits the tempo you like.
Step 10
Sing the first chosen part while tapping the steady beat to practice timing.
Step 11
Practice switching from the first part to the second part at the place you wrote down so the change is smooth.
Step 12
Ask an adult to help you record your finished mashup and share it on DIY.org
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can we use instead of a printed lyrics sheet or a rhythm maker if we don't have them?
If you don't have a printer or a rhythm maker, handwrite both song lyrics on plain paper and use a phone metronome app or a pot-and-spoon beat to find a steady beat and then mark the start and end of your chosen parts as the instructions say.
What should we do if the switch between the two chosen parts sounds messy or out of time?
If the transition is messy, slow the tempo on your rhythm maker or app, clap or tap the steady beat while singing the first chosen part, and practice the written switch at the marked place until the change is smooth.
How can we adapt the activity for younger kids or make it more challenging for older kids?
For younger children, pick single lines for each 'choose one short part' step and have an adult mark start/end and tap a slow steady beat, while older kids can write a detailed order, try swapping melodies or mixing lyrics, and multi-track record their mashup.
How can we extend or personalize our finished mashup before sharing it on DIY.org?
To enhance the mashup, write a short bridge that connects the two marked parts, add simple instruments while keeping your steady beat, and ask an adult to help record with effects or make a music video to upload to DIY.org.
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Facts about music arrangement for kids
🎧 A mashup blends two or more songs by matching their tempo and key so they sound like one track.
🧩 A medley stitches short snippets of songs into one continuous piece—musicals and concerts use them to tell a story quickly.
🎤 DJ Earworm is famous for yearly 'United State of Pop' mashups that splice dozens of chart hits together.
🧠Making mashups is great ear training for kids because it teaches listening for melody, harmony, and rhythm patterns.
🎹 Many pop songs use the I–V–vi–IV chord progression, which makes mixing melodies from different tunes surprisingly easy.
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