Looking for engaging, ready-to-use music and movement videos for early childhood that introduce children to world instruments and multicultural sounds?

You’ve found them. Greg Dimmock from A Swag Full of Instruments has created a free video library specifically designed for educators working with children aged 0–6 in preschool, childcare and kindergarten settings.

Each video follows a simple two-part structure perfect for classroom use:

• 🎵 Part 1 — The Introduction: A short clip introducing the featured instruments — where they come from, what they look like and how they make their sound
• 🎶 Part 2 — The Song: The full music and movement song featuring those instruments

This two-part structure makes every video a complete cultural learning experience aligned with EYLF V2.0 Outcome 5 — supporting children’s communication, language development and creative expression through music.

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Introduction:

Ignite your child’s love for music with our captivating Early Education videos! These engaging videos introduce young learners to a diverse range of instruments from around the world through songs, dance, and lively movements.

The Video Library

Before each main video, we present a brief introduction to the featured instruments, allowing children to visually and aurally connect with the sounds they are about to hear.

1. Explore the Streets of Cairo

Featured Instruments: Oud, Djembe and Tin Whistle Cultural Connection: Middle East and West Africa

Take your classroom on a musical journey to Cairo with the haunting sound of the Oud — a string instrument played for over 3,500 years — paired with the heartbeat rhythm of the Djembe drum from West Africa and the lilting Irish Tin Whistle.

2. The Scent of the Gum

Featured Instruments: 6-string Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Mandolin Cultural Connection: Australia and Italy

A beautiful, evocative instrumental piece perfect for quiet time, mindfulness moments or transitioning between activities. The gentle tones of the Acoustic Guitar and Mandolin paint a picture of the Australian bush.

3. The Road to Beijing

Featured Instruments: Chinese Hammer Dulcimer, Flute, 6-string Acoustic Guitar Cultural Connection: China

Introduce your children to the shimmering, delicate tones of the Chinese Hammer Dulcimer — an instrument many Australian children have never encountered before. A wonderful entry point for exploring Chinese culture, particularly valuable for centres with Chinese-heritage families.

4. The Tank Stream Jig

Featured Instruments: Bodhrán, Tin Whistle, Irish Bouzouki Cultural Connection: Ireland

Experience the joy of traditional Irish folk music. The bouncing rhythm of the Bodhrán frame drum and the melodic Tin Whistle make this track irresistible for little feet. Perfect for free movement, ribbon dancing and exploring European cultural heritage.

5. Kookaburra Sits in the Old Gum Tree

Featured Instruments: 12-string Acoustic Guitar, Didgeridoo, Lagerphone Cultural Connection: Indigenous Australia

Australia’s most beloved children’s song reimagined with world instruments. The familiar melody in a new arrangement helps children connect known content with new sounds — a powerful early learning strategy for building musical confidence. Includes full song lyrics for sing-along use in your classroom.

6. The Horses Song

Featured Instruments: 12-string Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Spoons Cultural Connection: Universal

Gallop along with one of the most universally loved instruments — the kitchen spoons! This track gets children moving, clapping and pretending to ride horses. Great for gross motor development, imaginative play and creative expression. Includes full song lyrics.

7. The Lagerphone Song

Featured Instruments: Lagerphone, Bass Guitar, Acoustic Guitar Cultural Connection: Australian folk tradition

Meet Australia’s most unusual folk instrument — the Lagerphone! Made from beer bottle tops nailed to a broomstick, it’s a uniquely Australian percussion instrument that delights children every time. A wonderful conversation starter about Australian cultural identity and bush music tradition.

Use These Videos in Your Classroom

These music and movement videos for early childhood are completely free to use in your preschool, childcare or kindergarten classroom. Here are some ideas for how to use them:

• Morning movement: Use an upbeat track like The Horses Song or The Lagerphone Song to get children moving at the start of the day
• Cultural exploration: Use the instrument introduction videos as a starting point for a cultural study unit
• Quiet time: The Scent of the Gum works beautifully as calming background music during rest or creative activities
• Sing-along sessions: The Kookaburra and Horses Song videos include lyrics — project them on a screen for a whole-group sing-along
• EYLF documentation: Use the videos as provocation activities and document children’s responses for your learning stories

Want the Full Live Experience?

These videos give you a taste of what Greg brings to your centre in person. The live A Swag Full of Instruments music incursion for early childhood takes everything you see in these videos and makes it fully interactive — with every child singing, clapping, dancing and exploring real instruments up close.

📧 Book a live incursion: shows@aswagfullofinstruments.com 💰 $220 inc GST per session | 45 minutes | Australia wide 👉 Full booking information here

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