Music
march
Discover: Sousa & the March
Best Age
Best Age
wk 8–104
Category
Music
Audio Track & Sing-Along Available in BabyNook
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About this music
John Philip Sousa (1854–1932) was an American composer nicknamed 'The March King.' He wrote 136 marches, including The Stars and Stripes Forever — the official National March of the United States. Marching music has a history stretching back to ancient military drumming: its steady beat helped soldiers move in unison and kept morale high. For babies and toddlers, a strong march pulse is one of the easiest rhythms to feel and respond to. The predictable beat builds an early sense of musical timing.
How to do it (Step by step)
- March around the room together, lifting knees high.
- Clap or tap the main beat with your baby.
- Salute on the big moments in the melody.