Rhythmic gymnastics is a sport in which all exercises are performed under pre-selected music. It is this definition that shows us with all frankness how important music is for rhythmic gymnastics.
Sport or art?
Rhythmic gymnastics was not always a sport. The most violent disputes over whether the sport is art or not are heated up. And although today, artistic gymnastics and "counted" as a sport, all the trainers in the depths of their soul refer their kind to the art of higher rank.
Why is music so important?
Great importance is attached, both to music for training , and to music for competitions in rhythmic gymnastics. And it's not even about beauty and aesthetics. If you have to do with gymnastics only as a spectator, then you might think that this is a very light, airy and graceful sport, and the gymnast's elements themselves perform with great pleasure. And now tell this to the gymnast, and she will just scratch your eyes. Rhythmic gymnastics is pain and tears, and when the pain subsides, and all tears are shed, then graceful and highly choreographed performances are born. And in order to escape from the pain, forget about the surrounding world, immerse yourself in yourself and rise above everyone, for rhythmic gymnastics and for every athlete is very important is beautiful music.
Ask yourself how easy it is to deal with music or without? Most likely, if you've ever tried to train with a musical accompaniment, then, of course, you will answer positively. Music in training (and even more so in competitions!) Is capable of both exalting you, and spoil your mood, irritate, tire, anger ...
What should music be for rhythmic gymnastics?
Considering the fact that artistic gymnastics in many respects consists of choreographic elements, then music for rhythmic gymnastics should be dance. Gymnastics is a combination of sport and art. From sports, you must bring in gymnastics: strength, endurance, patience and ambition, and from art you will need a sense of rhythm, plasticity, the ability to hear tact, grace, smoothness. Precisely because gymnastics is "artistic" and music is needed.
Rules for selecting music
During training, depending on the style of the session, the coach chooses fast or classical music for rhythmic gymnastics. But when preparing for competitions, music is chosen for each gymnast separately. First, choose a composition, then paint all the elements that you need to perform, and then they are imposed on the music. Each composition should last no more than a minute and a half and be exceptionally instrumental, without words.
The musical accompaniment reveals the soul of both the gymnast and the elements. First of all, the soul of this composition needs to be understood, and then to give the audience a whole story.
In order to facilitate your search, we present to your attention a list of music for rhythmic gymnastics: cheerful, classical and romantic.
- Soundtrack from the film "Romeo and Juliet"
- Soundtrack from the film Amelie
- Lalo Schiffrin - Mission Accomplished
- DJ DADO - Mission Impossible
- Jennifer Lopez - Lets get lound
- Dj Street Style feat. Vanessa Mae - Euphoria (Piano and Violin)
- Chris Parker - Symphony 2011
- Various Artists - Jingle Bell Rock
- Alex On The Spot and Duo FIFA - Sivka Burka
- Thalia - Ritmo del Sol
- Patrizio Buanne - Bella, bella, signorina
- Soundtrack from the film "Tsigan"
- Loituma Levan - Polka
- Bellini - Samba de Janeiro
- Aphex Twin - Outside
- Giovanni Marradi - My Love
- Didula - Toro-ko-ko, pak, pak ...
- The soundtrack from the series "My little Pony"
- Lou Bega - Mambo number 5
- D. Malikov - Night in Madrid