I haven't attempted to write anything aimed at children. The question is.... what is the target age group? Younger kids and toddlers are going to respond best to very simple melodies. Older kids can appreciate a more adventurous melody and structure but for children, it's always best to stay on the simple side of the equation.

Having had 2 daughters and now we have a grand neice around the house occasionally, I've had the opportunity to listen to a lot of kiddy music.

The things I have observed is as follows.

1. Keep it short
2. Use the A A A song format
3. Use no more than a 1 4 5 chord progression...
4. Keep the words simple
5. Repetition is very important. Repeat the melody.

A song with a verse only format and using only 1 and 5 chords will work well for a childs song. Recall the song about the wheels on the bus as an example.

The Barney song and such standards as Twinkle Twinkle little star use 3 chords and are very close to the AAA format. Verses and sometimes a short refrain.

You'll probably not find any styles for that in BB. However... it's super easy to write a verse and then copy and paste.

Last edited by Guitarhacker; 09/12/23 02:16 AM.
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