Sing your original song
Write and sing an original short song: create lyrics, a simple melody, and rhythm, then practice and perform or record it for others.
Step-by-step guide to sing your original song
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Step 1
Pick a fun theme or feeling for your song and say it out loud.
Step 2
Decide how long your song will be for example one short verse plus a chorus.
Step 3
Write three short lines for a verse on your paper.
Step 4
Write a catchy chorus of two to four lines that you can repeat.
Step 5
Hum a simple melody and pick the one you like best.
Step 6
Choose a steady beat by clapping or tapping your rhythm maker.
Step 7
Sing each line slowly to match the words to your melody.
Step 8
Practice the whole song three to five times with your beat.
Step 9
Add one simple movement or gesture for the chorus to make it playful.
Step 10
Perform or record your song for friends or family.
Step 11
Share your finished creation 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 paper, a rhythm maker, or a recorder if we don't have those materials?
If you don't have paper, a rhythm maker, or a recorder, write your three verse lines on a notebook or whiteboard, tap a table or use a wooden spoon as your rhythm maker, and record the performance on a phone.
My child is having trouble matching words to the melody or keeping a steady beat—what should we try?
If your child can't match words to the melody or loses the beat, have them hum the simple melody first, then sing each line slowly to match the words while you count or tap a steady beat and practice the whole song three to five times.
How can I adapt this activity for different ages?
For younger kids, draw pictures on the paper and make the chorus one or two lines with a single gesture, while older kids can write longer verses, experiment with harmonies when they hum a simple melody, and record the full performance to share on DIY.org.
How can we extend or personalize the song after completing the basic steps?
To extend and personalize the song, add a second verse on your paper, include a simple instrument for the steady beat, create matching choreography for the chorus gesture, layer a harmony when you record, and then perform or share the finished version on DIY.org.
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Facts about songwriting and music for kids
🕺 Even babies can sense rhythm and react to a beat long before they can speak.
🎵 Many pop songs use the same four-chord progression (I–V–vi–IV), which is why different songs can sound familiar.
🧠Singing helps kids learn words and remember ideas — music strengthens memory and language skills.
🌟 The chorus is often the catchiest part — some songwriters write the chorus first and build the song around it.
📱 You can record a great demo with just a smartphone — many artists began with simple home recordings.
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