The scientific formula for the perfect kids’ song has been revealed – and it shares a BPM and chord structure with hits by Queen and Beyoncé.
Dr. Michael Bonshor, music psychology professor, from the University of Sheffield, analysed dozens of children's' classics to create the magic formula.
He concluded the ideal kids' song should land between 60-120BPM, have a ‘marching or swaying’ rhythm and feature repetitive, rhyming lyrics – along with a major key which has a bright and upbeat feel.
The steady, two four in a bar lends itself to walking, dancing or swaying which can help with developing motor skills and co-ordination.
Songs which follow this mix - which include Queen hits Radio Ga Ga and We Will Rock You and Beyoncé's All the Single Ladies - not only have the power to keep kids entertained, but also teach them key skills in their early development.
Dr Bonshor teamed up with Fisher-Price to mark the launch of its Link Squad range, which helps children learn key skills through music by singing and playing with the other members of the Link Squad band.
The Link Squad promotes learning and helps babies and toddlers make important connections as they play and engage with phrases and music.
Dr. Michael Bonshor, music psychology professor, from the University of Sheffield, analysed dozens of children's' classics to create the magic formula.
He concluded the ideal kids' song should land between 60-120BPM, have a ‘marching or swaying’ rhythm and feature repetitive, rhyming lyrics – along with a major key which has a bright and upbeat feel.
The steady, two four in a bar lends itself to walking, dancing or swaying which can help with developing motor skills and co-ordination.
Songs which follow this mix - which include Queen hits Radio Ga Ga and We Will Rock You and Beyoncé's All the Single Ladies - not only have the power to keep kids entertained, but also teach them key skills in their early development.
Dr Bonshor teamed up with Fisher-Price to mark the launch of its Link Squad range, which helps children learn key skills through music by singing and playing with the other members of the Link Squad band.
The Link Squad promotes learning and helps babies and toddlers make important connections as they play and engage with phrases and music.
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00:00I think music is so valuable for his development because it energises him, it helps his coordination,
00:09it's something that's fun, it's great for his fine motor skills, his cognitive development.
00:13I've seen so many benefits from him playing with musical toys and us playing music and
00:18the fact that he's made the connection between sound and movement already is fantastic and
00:22it's something we can do together as a family, we can link up like the Link Squad do.
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