| According to legend, Amphion built Thebes by the | | | | payday loan to buy an electronic keyboard, so |
| music of his lute. Amphion's lute playing was so | | | | the kids can experience a wide-range of sounds, |
| melodious that the stones danced into walls and | | | | or a drum set, so they learn how to create |
| houses voluntarily. As anyone involved in music | | | | rhythm or pattern. |
| can tell, the reason why he or she sings and plays | | | | Other than giving them instruments they could |
| is because of the way it makes him or her feel. | | | | play with, parents must make it a point to |
| Some people remember how they wanted to | | | | encourage and nurture the musical experiences of |
| learn how to play the guitar or the drums when | | | | their children. Here are some important things to |
| they were young. Now that they are a bit older, | | | | remember: |
| they wanted to pursue their dream to play these | | | | * Sing along with CDs at home. When children see |
| instruments. A few even bought an expensive | | | | their parents enjoying something with them, they |
| acoustic guitar or a drum set out of their easy | | | | would be more motivated to do or try it. |
| personal loans, or enrolled in music courses with | | | | * Expose children to a variety of types of musical |
| the money so they would start learning and | | | | performances, such as bands, choirs, solos, and |
| playing their beloved instruments. | | | | orchestras. |
| A person musicality manifests during childhood. | | | | * Attend live musical performances. Letting |
| Music is a vital part of a child's life. The preschool | | | | children attend rehearsals are recommended |
| years, around three to seven years, are a good | | | | because they could be more active and enjoy the |
| time for experiencing music in appropriate ways. | | | | music with the peers. |
| Preschool is the best time to enrich the emotional | | | | * Invite older children to play or sing for young |
| development of children. During their young age, | | | | ones. Young children, like toddlers, appreciate the |
| they should be given opportunities to experience | | | | music made by other children. |
| and express their feelings through music. This | | | | Studies are made between the connection of |
| could start with playing with rhythm instruments | | | | music and thinking among children. According to |
| such as drums, xylophones, maracas, and even | | | | these, listening to music helps in the development |
| spoons. For parents, they should consider some | | | | of thinking abilities and emotional growth. That is |
| simple musical instruments for their little children, | | | | the reason why it is important for children to be |
| such as bells, rhythm sticks, and shakers. For | | | | enrich by music as they grow and achieve their |
| older children, parents can take out an online | | | | full potential. |