A guitar you never need to tune, carry or charge? You already have one. 🎸 Put on Rocken op m’n Luchtgitaar and bring out your imaginary guitar. Here is my suggestion for a short activity to go with this Dutch song. There is no fixed routine: everyone can add their own ideas.
Want to listen first? The Rocken op m’n Luchtgitaar music page has the video, Dutch lyrics and listening links.
Start with one movement
Pretend you are holding a guitar. Hold its neck with one hand and strum the imaginary strings with the other. That is the basic move. You do not need to know any chords or put your fingers in exactly the right place.
Show the movement without music first. Then ask: what does your guitar look like? Tiny, bright pink or as big as a door? Let the children choose. The fun can start before the song does.
A dance sequence for the air guitar song
Use the different parts of the song to change the movement. This is an idea to try, not a routine you have to memorise.
- At the start: pick up your air guitar and find a comfortable spot. Leave enough space between you to move your arms.
- During the verse: gently strum your strings. Anyone who wants to can step from side to side with the beat.
- At the chorus: make your guitar movement a little bigger. Look around as though you are all in a band together.
- During another verse: make your guitar small again. Can you rock using just your hands?
- At the end: choose your own rock pose. A big smile, one hand in the air or proudly holding your guitar: they all work.
There is no need to invent a new move for every part. If one movement feels good, keep it going. The song already provides plenty of variety.
Play together without making anyone perform a solo
Not every child wants to stand at the front. Let everyone play at the same time and join in yourself. A child who prefers to watch from the side can join later. Seated air guitar works too: it is about those imaginary strings and enjoying yourself.
Does a child want to demonstrate a move? Make room for that without turning it into a competition. The others can try it or keep their own movement. Nobody needs to be the best guitarist.
Keep the music break short
For a class or after-school group, try this order: demonstrate the guitar, play the song once, then take a breather. Ask which movement the children liked best. If they want another round, let them choose a small guitar, a big guitar or their own rock pose.
At home it can be just as simple. Move things out of the way and join in together. You do not need costumes, a toy guitar or a stage. Keep movements comfortable and small enough for your space; jumping or wild movements are not necessary.
More music and dancing together
Ready for another song? Explore my party music for children. For a separate game between songs, see the dance games for children.
Would you like to dance with me at your celebration? Take a look at the kids’ disco with Blijwin®. Send your date, location and the children’s ages through contact, and we can work out what suits your group. Be yourself and join in your own way!
