Welcome to our series, "100 Easy Songs for Kids with Staff Notes and Tab", where we feature classic and beloved children’s songs arranged with both standard notation (staff) and tablature (TAB). These arrangements are designed for beginner musicians—especially those learning guitar or piano and are perfect for music teachers, parents, and anyone wanting to bring the joy of music to young learners.
In this article we'll discuss about this tune:
“A-Hunting We Will Go” (Traditional)
This is for Whom?
This arrangement is ideal for:
- Beginner musicians learning to read staff notation or play by tab
- Music teachers seeking classroom materials
- Parents and home schoolers introducing music to young learners
- Anyone looking to build a kid-friendly repertoire
Whether you play guitar, piano or another melodic instrument, you’ll find the included sheet music easy to follow. The downloadable PDF provides both standard notation (staff) and tablature (TAB), allowing you to pick the format that suits your playing style.
Why Include Staff Notation and TAB?
If you're just starting out in music, you might wonder about the difference between these two systems.
- Staff notation is the traditional system used in sheet music. It’s great for reading melodies, rhythms, and dynamics across all instruments.
- Tablature (TAB) is a simplified system primarily used by fretted instrument players (like guitarists and ukulele players). It shows you where to place your fingers on the fretboard.
By providing both, this series ensures accessibility for musicians with different backgrounds and preferences.
How to Practice
If you're teaching or learning the song on an instrument:
- Start slow. Play the melody or chords at half speed.
- Sing along. Match the melody to the lyrics and rhythm.
- Loop sections. Focus on one phrase at a time, especially when teaching children.
- Play with backing. Use a metronome or simple drum beat to keep time.
For guitarists and ukulele players, follow the included TAB closely and make sure your instrument is in tune. For pianists, the melody in the right hand is enough to get started—then add left-hand chords when you're comfortable.
Features | Included |
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Staff Notation | ✅ |
Guitar TAB | ✅ |
Lyrics | ✅ |
Chords | ✅ |
PDF Download | ✅ |