The classic music for getting a one-year-old baby to sleep is, of course, lullabies.

It is designed to help children fall asleep, so its effectiveness is guaranteed.

In this article, we will introduce a selection of five supreme lullabies created by classical masters.

"Mozart's Lullaby" composed by someone else

There is a well-known lullaby called "Mozart's Lullaby."

This work, with its quiet and calm atmosphere, was long considered to be composed by Mozart due to its musical characteristics.

However, in the 20th century, it was discovered that the composer was actually an amateur musician named Bernhard Fries, a doctor who lived in the same era as Mozart.

It is said that his wife studied piano under Mozart. This gentle and simple piece has three verses, and the lyrics were translated into Japanese by Keizo Horiuchi, making it a beloved piece in Japan for a long time.

Thoughts on a deceased mother, Schubert's "Lullaby"

Schubert lost his mother at the age of 15 and expressed his feelings for her in his "Lullaby."

I'm sure everyone has heard this song, whose lyrics begin with the Japanese phrase "Sleep, sleep."

Do you know the secret behind the slow, regular rhythm that rocks a sleeping baby in a cradle?

The answer lies in the chords used in this song. In fact, there are only two types of chords used in this piece.

The repetition of two simple chords creates a soothing rhythm, like a rocking cradle.

Brahms' "Lullaby" to celebrate the birth of a friend's son

Brahms composed this "Lullaby" to celebrate the birth of a child to his friend Bertha Faber.

The piece begins with a simple, elegant melody that repeats, then develops and repeats again. While the chords change, the same low bass note remains throughout the piece, providing a sense of security.

Repetition and reassurance are two things that help lull babies to sleep.

Brahms also left behind another work called "Sacred Lullaby," which celebrated the birth of another friend's child.

A lovely masterpiece, Satie's "Lullaby"

In 1913, Erik Satie published "Childrens' Pieces," a collection of piano pieces for young children.

The second volume, "Picture-Perfect Childhood," includes "Lullaby."
As this is a collection of songs for children, all the songs are simple and have few sounds, and this "Lullaby" is no exception.

However, the melody is delicate and reflects Satie's characteristic pursuit of musical beauty.

The repeated melody of adjacent sounds helps your baby relax and fall asleep.

Ravel's "Lullaby in the Name of Fauré"

This song has a quiet atmosphere and was created using a slightly unusual technique.

A music magazine at the time was running a special feature on Gabriel Fauré, Ravel's teacher, and asked for a piece to be composed in his honor.

The condition at that time was to convert the 12 letters of the name "Gabriel Faure" into sounds and use them as the motif for the song.

Despite these restrictions, Ravel created a delicate work.

The beautiful, quiet melody created from a small number of notes exudes a mysterious feeling, gently guiding you to a world of sleep.

There are also many other lullabies written by great composers.

There are many other lullabies written by classical masters.

For example, Chopin, Tchaikovsky, and Mendelssohn have all left behind works of lullabies, but no matter who composed them, they all have a pure and tranquil atmosphere.

Simple melodies are often repeated, and this repetition can make you feel sleepy.

It is also said that the rhythm of a lullaby is similar to the heart rate.
For this reason, when a one-year-old baby hears a lullaby, it is reminded of the heartbeat it heard in its mother's womb, making it easier for it to fall asleep peacefully.