Speaking of Children's Day on May 5th, this song ``Koinobori'' comes to mind.
Carp streamers are familiar to all Japanese people, from small children to adults.
There are two types of ``Koinobori'' as nursery rhymes
The first one is a song written by Miyako Kondo, and is a song that everyone knows, ``Yaneyori Takai Koinobori''. It's such a famous song that there's no one who doesn't know it.
The second song is "Koinobori," which was composed by Ryutaro Hirota and begins with "I-ra-ka-no-na-min-no." Some people may not know. (To be honest, I don't remember at all.)
This time we will mainly introduce the first one (Yaneyori Takai), the famous carp streamer.
In 2017, this song was also used in the nationally certified childcare worker practical exam.
This song only has up to the first verse, and it features a very simple pitch that even nursery schools can sing.
Families with children can have fun singing and playing together.
Of course, it is also perfect as a piano practice song for your child.
There is also sheet music with do-re-mi, so if you are a beginner, please try using that.
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Carp streamer free sheet music ① (Introductory version with do-re-mi)
The first thing I'd like to introduce is a simple sheet music with do-re-mi that I made myself.
As you know, the song is very simple , so the melody is very easy to play.
If you are a beginner, please try playing this sheet music.
This sheet music can be used not only for piano but also for various instruments such as recorder and ocarina.
Similarly, if you play with a smartphone piano app, etc., please use this.
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Carp streamer free sheet music ② (beginner)
The following is sheet music for beginners.
The right hand remains almost the same except for the introduction. However, my left hand is a little more difficult.
If you can play the sheet music in step 1 smoothly, please try this challenge.
The difficulty level beginner .
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Carp streamer free sheet music ③ (intermediate)
The last thing I'd like to introduce is a piece of music with an increased level of difficulty for both hands.
This is arranged for people who can play the piano to some extent, including childcare workers.
The difficulty level is intermediate.
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-Carp streamer- Sheet music
Lastly, there is a sheet music created by a professional from ``Printo Gakufu'' operated by YAMAHA.
There is a fee, so if you are not satisfied with the free sheet music above, please search for it here. Music scores with various difficulty levels and arrangements are available for sale.
Since you can purchase individual songs, it's a better deal than buying a sheet music collection at a bookstore.
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Miiro says
The third sheet music is not ``Koinobori'' but ``Koinobori.''
tinu says
Thank you for pointing this out.
That's right. It was a mess.
We have corrected the relevant parts and added new sheet music.