Tips on Effective Music for Gymnastics

Selecting the right type of music for your gymnastics floor routine is very important during competitions. Not only can you have your score reduced for improper music, but music can also help to enhance your routine overall. In order to choose the right floor routine music there are a few things you need to consider.

• Do not choose audio that has vocals in it. At many competitions, it is against the rules and you can have points deducted from your overall score for using music that has vocals.


• Select music that offers a variety of rhythms and beats.


• Choose music that allows for slower rhythms; this will allow you to catch your breath as needed.


• Choose music that you truly enjoy. By selecting a song that you do not like, you may find yourself unable to put your full energy into your floor routine.


• Make sure the final music selection is 90 seconds in total.


• Include three different sections of music in the song. This will serve as the time to begin your tumbling passes. To set the tone for your floor routine, schedule the first tumbling pass in the first 10-20 seconds of the music. The second tumbling pass can be anytime during the music, and the final tumbling pass should be reserved for the end of your routine.


• Do not choose your music and then make up your routine. Choreograph your routine first and then choose a song to fit it. This is important as well because the music for gymnastics floor routine must follow specific guidelines.