The lullaby is ... Russian folk lullaby

For many people, a lullaby is a song from childhood that evokes warm memories. They are sung mostly by mothers or grandmothers. When the darkness comes over the window, the monotonous sound of the clock can be heard behind the wall, when the rest of the family talk in the low voice in the kitchen, then the most expensive woman remains with the baby. She gently and gently lulls the baby, quietly singing simple melodies at the same time. Calming singing is remembered for life. Why is a lullaby an integral part in raising a baby? Why are these songs so important not only for children, but also for their parents?

What is the peculiarity and secret of lullabies?

Scientific, pedagogical and medical researchers repeatedly prove that in lullabies there is a huge power. The text that underlies them, transmits traditions from generation to generation, thus awakening the genetic memory. Here we have in mind authentic folk traditional texts. They practically lay the first idea of the world around them, pass on the traditions of their native land and family. Good author's lullabies for kids is a real storehouse, representing a whole layer of culture. It includes both texts and music, which helps a multifaceted development (speech, intellectual, spiritual).

When to start singing?

If you want your child to become successful, when he grows up, you need to sing to him lullabies. Scientists after a series of experiments have proved that those who fell asleep under such songs, achieved a lot in life. Mentally these people were also the most stable. The lullaby is the transmission of tenderness, caring and love. A quiet motherly tune gives the child an irreplaceable sense of confidence, reliability and protection. Beginning to sing should be done during pregnancy. You can feel the reaction of the baby from the time when the first stirring starts. The born child will already be familiar with melodies sung in the course of pregnancy, and he will quickly calm down. Then you can make changes. Much importance for the psyche of children makes sense, laid down in the text of lullabies. It affects the subconscious. Therefore, the lullaby is one of the sources of knowledge of the world. However, do not overload the child with complex text. It is enough to choose household or fairy stories.

The influence of lullabies on the relationship between mother and newborn

To sing at night to a child is very important for the mother herself. In the process of singing, her post-natal stresses are removed, the mood improves, and a powerful emotional connection is established. There have been cases when mothers wanted to leave their child in the hospital. However, after they were given the opportunity to put the baby to their chest and offered to sing lullabies for babies, they lost such thoughts. Since in these moments a maternal feeling was awakened.

Before the performance of the song it is very important to tune in to the mother herself. It is not necessary to think about singing about some failures and various kinds of difficulties. We must forget about all kinds of anxieties and worries. It is necessary to adjust to a calm rhythm, to try to free the head of any unpleasant thoughts. When my mother sings on level breath, it begins to feel harmonious. Only in this condition can she give her son or daughter peace and protection.

How to sing?

The lullaby is an amazing song. It can not only quietly sing, but also whisper (if someone is embarrassed by their vocals). Many parents mistakenly think that if they "have a bear in your ear", then you do not need to sing at all. It is not right. The child is not a member of the admission committee in the music academy. Therefore, you can whisper smoothly and slowly in exhalation. After all, the vocal data here is not so important. The most important thing is to give the child feelings, built in words and rhythm. This is a kind of prayer, so it is undesirable to replace it with a record. Use professional melodies, of course, you can. They, in turn, help to expand the repertoire, enrich the guidelines for words and music. But they should not completely displace the voice.

How did you compose lullabies?

In the folk tradition, they were written in families by mothers, grandmothers or other household members. Everything that surrounds the child (life, way of life, etc.), contains a lullaby.

• "Bayu bye (2 times),
  Misha (or any other name), close your eyes. "

Or, for example, this:

• "I lie baju,
  Father went for water,
  Mother left the chickens to feed,
  Sister went to tease the cat,
  Grandfather - firewood,
  And grandmother - soup cook ... "

Previously, in the traditions of any family, everything was extremely clear and simple. Everyone had their own specific duties. Therefore, there was no dispute as to whom to cut wood, mow the hay or knead the dough. Manly to bring up the boys was also helped by the lullaby. The words contained the maternal blessing and parting words in life. For example:

• In appearance you'll be a hero,
  And the Cossack's soul.
  To see you off I'll go out -
  You wag your hand ...
  You will know, there will be time,
  Abusive life;
  You can boldly put your foot in the stirrup
  And take a gun.
  I am a fighting saddler
  I spread the silk ...
  Sleep, my dear child,
  Baiushki bye.
  
  (M. Lermontov)

Ancient Russian lullabies

It is impossible even to imagine that a child falls asleep under vigorous and loud singing. The lullaby can only sound softly, gently and affectionately. It often uses diminutive words. Such as: kitten, gulenki, lyubenki, baiushki, etc. The corresponding melodic and rhythmic drawings together with these words lull and rock. Before, there was not such a variety of cots and wheelchairs. There was a wooden cradle, outwardly resembling a trough, or wicker, like a large basket. She was tied to a flexible pole (which was supplemented with a rope with a loop) at the ceiling. Mom, nanny, sister or someone else shoved their legs into a noose and rocked the cradle, singing along with it. It was believed that a cat was to be planted in a new cradle (it was also called shaky). People believed that they drive away evil spirits and all evil spirits, and also are friends with the house-spirit. That is why very often there are Russian lullabies, in which the main character is a cat.

Kotya - the main character of lullabies

• Kotya, a redheaded barrel,
  The prettiest cat,
  Come, kotya, spend the night,
  Our Sasha to swing.
  And I told you, cat,
  I'll pay very generously,
  I'll give you a piece of pie
  And a glass of milk.
  
  
• Hush, Little Baby, Do not Say a Word,
  A cat is sitting on the edge,
  Licking his face,
  He's having my baby.

• Hush, Little Baby, Do not Say a Word.
  I'm going to sleep,
  And I punish:
  Kitty, squash,
  Then feed Misha,
  Kisa, eat the porridge,
  Then you comfort Mishenka.

And here's another lullaby.

• Bayu-by, buy-in,
  Kotya, Dasha, do not cry,
  If you cut Dasha,
  Then you'll sleep.

What do lullabies give to babies?

Such songs help a quick lulling, soft and quiet sleep. Thanks to them, the child learns speech better and faster. And this, accordingly, contributes to the development of thinking. Texts and melodies of lullabies contain hidden instructions that are directly related to psychology. Their uniqueness lies in the fact that they teach completely unnoticed, at the level of the subconscious. Listening to the lullaby, the child gets a clear picture of the world around him, his role in human life.

So, what is a lullaby? This is an amazing tool that will help your little treasure grow in a balanced, calm and successful person. No audio record can replace the mother's voice. Do not worry about the quality of singing. It is important that the song went from the heart, was affectionate and gentle.