Dmmetler Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 I have a teen student who needs non-trauma revisiting stuff, but, like a lot of teens, gravitates to poundy songs with a heavy beat. I've found a few appropriate piano pieces to work on, and would like to find some songs that might appeal that we can use as playalongs for rhythm work. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 I don't have my own list but here is one from here online: A note about these hip hop songs: Definitely listen to the songs before you hit play in front of the kids. This ensures you won’t find anything I didn’t or that you’re just not a fan of. ALWAYS use the radio edit. I’ve made notes if you should look for a specific version. But in general, radio edits ensur that you won’t encounter any random curses. Some have underlying meanings that aren’t that lovely. But, honestly, in my opinion kids just like the beat. Early decades are typically cleaner than later decades. So, if you’re super anxious, I would stick to the 90’s genre. Hip Hop Songs for Kids – clean rap songs playlist Below you’ll find over 30 clean hip hop songs for kids, varying from recent Drake hits to classic DJ Jazzy Jeff jams. Get ready to have a blast with your kids! Toosie Slide – Drake (clean version) Death bed – powfu Take What You Want – Post Malone Old Town Road – Lil Nas X, Billy Ray Cyrus Butterfly Effect – Travis Scott Finesse – Bruno Mars (not the Cardi B. remix) God’s Plan – Drake Magic – B.O.B Young Dumb Broke – Khalid Hotline Bling – Drake Hey Mama – Kanye West Crazy – Cade (says “I’d rather see you naked,” but otherwise clean.) Now or Never – Kendrick Lamar I Can – Nas All We Got – Chance the Rapper Crazy in Love – Beyonce + JayZ Pretty Girl Rock – Keri Hilson (this one is on our Girl Power Songs playlist too!) Opposite of Adults – Chiddy Bang Happy – Pharrell Williams Dynamite – Taio Cruz Glory – Jay – Z Kick, Push – Lupe Fiasco Hold On, We’re Going Home – Drake Survivor – Destiny’s Child Just a Friend -Biz Markie Jump – Kriss Kross Ice, Ice, Baby – Vanilla Ice Stereo Hearts – Gym Class Heroes Good Feeling – Florida How to Love – Lil Wayne I Got a Feeling – Black Eyed Peas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocolate-chip chooky Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 I'm not sure if any of these piano songs really meet the brief of 'poundy', but you might find something here: https://www.supersonicspiano.com/ This composer was my daughter's piano teacher up until Covid hit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted January 30, 2023 Author Share Posted January 30, 2023 9 hours ago, chocolate-chip chooky said: I'm not sure if any of these piano songs really meet the brief of 'poundy', but you might find something here: https://www.supersonicspiano.com/ This composer was my daughter's piano teacher up until Covid hit. I have a SuperSonics subscription (it's one of the best deals for piano teachers out there because $100/yr gives you a whole library), so I've already planned some of the rote pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemsondana Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 My older likes metal and dislikes profanity, so kid has found Christian metal and also Scandinavian metal. Apparently there is a band that sings about history...educational Scandinavian metal? Don't know if you can use it for piano, but it seems plenty poundy for me. 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted January 30, 2023 Author Share Posted January 30, 2023 I can still use it as a background for rhythm activities, and maybe chording. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbutton Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Believer? My kids like that one. They also said Adele might have some that fit your description. If it doesn't have to be contemporary, maybe something like Classical Gas? There are arrangements for single instrument. It's not drums and guitar poundy, but it has a lot of beat. Maybe some Bon Jovi (Livin' on a Prayer)? If I google, this list comes up: https://dynamicmusicroom.com/popular-songs-steady-beat/ It has caveats and ratings later in the article, which might be helpful. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Play Hockey Monkey for him! Boom Boom Pow and Imma Bee from the Black Eyed Peas are good choices. BEPs have some good poundy stuff, but you might want the clean versions. Then there’s Maniac and anything from the Rocky movies or Jock Rock compilations. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarita Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Hans Zimmer Pirates of the Caribbean 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
domestic_engineer Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 11 hours ago, Clemsondana said: My older likes metal and dislikes profanity, so kid has found Christian metal and also Scandinavian metal. Apparently there is a band that sings about history...educational Scandinavian metal? Don't know if you can use it for piano, but it seems plenty poundy for me. 🙂 Another fan of Sabaton on the boards?!? My kids were introduced to the Winged Hussars by the No Dumb Questions podcast. I don’t think we’ve ventured further into their catalog though. They did just tour through the US recently! Skillet is a Christian band with a very poundy sound. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Mighty Mighty by Earth Wind and Fire Rocksteady by Aretha Not really piano pieces, though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 (edited) Any chance the Hooked on Classics from the 80’s would work? Some of it would be poundy, I think. I know there’s sheet music still out there. 1812 Overture Boléro is very poundy - is it scored for piano, though? This is probably one of my favorite pieces. ETA - Oh, yes it is! Love this: Edited January 31, 2023 by TechWife 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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