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Discover: Celtic Music
Best Age
Best Age
wk 8–104
Category
Music
Audio Track & Sing-Along Available in BabyNook
Listen to the full song, vocal melody, and soothing instrumental tracks directly in the BabyNook app.
About this music
Celtic music is the living folk tradition of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and Brittany, rooted in oral cultures stretching back over 2,000 years. Its instruments — fiddle, uilleann pipes, tin whistle, and harp — produce a distinctive, resonant sound tied closely to the landscape and storytelling of the Celtic peoples. The Irish harp is one of the oldest instruments in European history and is the national symbol of Ireland. Celtic melodies are often modal (using ancient scales that predate major and minor) giving them a timeless, otherworldly quality that captivates babies and adults alike.
How to do it (Step by step)
- Close your eyes and describe what the music makes you picture.
- Trace a slow, winding path with your fingers on your baby's back.
- Hum the melody — many Celtic tunes are easy to follow.