| Introducing Kids to Different Musical Instruments | | | | then most likely leads to interest as they are |
| is Necessary in Development. | | | | required to learn the piece. Nearing recital day, as |
| The interests and activities of kids today are | | | | they see development of different collaterals such |
| very different from previous generations. Internet | | | | as recital flyer designing or poster printing, the |
| exposure and television influences may have | | | | preparation will get them hyped up to learn and |
| taught the youth to be smarter; but somehow, | | | | master their pieces and instruments even more |
| with limited teachings of cultural upbringing. Culture, | | | | than usual. |
| such as classical music and poetry, has long been | | | | 3. Selective Musical Reasoning: During the whole |
| forgotten; and one way to redeem a sense of | | | | development stage in music, children form their |
| tradition in the youth is to expose kids to | | | | own opinions with regards to their musical |
| different musical instruments and music for a | | | | preferences. With wider exposure and knowledge, |
| wider perspective and grasp of their future. | | | | developments in pitch and tone differentiation, |
| When children reach a certain age, a strong sense | | | | poetic style preferences, and melody and |
| of curiosity is formed that the ability to absorb | | | | instrumental inclination are formed. As they turn |
| almost anything makes learning quite an easy | | | | out knowledgeable, a stronger set of opinions |
| process. During this stage of development, | | | | gets them equipped for future topics and needs in |
| introducing your kids to different musical | | | | the future. |
| instruments can lead to a new found | | | | Being well-versed in music is not only about |
| development in their lives. As children go along this | | | | appreciation and knowledge; this type of exposure |
| trial and error phase, the exposure itself forms | | | | brings in a new formed discipline, opinion, and |
| added knowledge on certain eras and styles in | | | | taste into their lives. Also, introducing kids to |
| music that will serve them well in their future. | | | | musical activities keeps their interests away from |
| 1. Discipline: By exposing kids to special music | | | | destructive behavior such as high school party |
| classes develops a sense of discipline in them. As | | | | drugs and excessive alcohol intakes. |
| they learn a step-by-step process on mastering | | | | As parents, support and presence are needed |
| playing a musical piece or instrument, the slow | | | | also to further build development and interest in |
| process gives them focus and determination | | | | your child. One way to show support is to further |
| through consistent and persistent training. Through | | | | expose your kids and accomplish poster printing |
| this, a child can also learn to differentiate and | | | | when possible; and using the posters for intimate |
| formulate their own opinions on different sounds, | | | | gatherings to showcase your child's new found |
| pitches, and styles in music and its composers. | | | | talent. These small gestures can build their |
| 2. Skill: When recitals are nearing, to take home | | | | confidence in performing and in their musical |
| their music practice is usually the case. Tinkering | | | | preference and performance as well. |
| with the instrument develops frustration which | | | | |