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Encourage to play: learning a musical instrument is hugely beneficial to your child’s development
It’s Time For Some Fine Tuning
Many parents encourage their children to play a musical instrument and the younger they begin, the more they can benefit. This guide aims to assist parents unsure of why their children should begin and what skills are required.
they must be able to hold the instrument, be able to grasp simple music notation and have the attention span required.
Firstly, and most importantly, learning a musical instrument is hugely beneficial to your child’s development. Whether they wish to be the next Chopin or Joe Satriani, the art of music can only be positive for your son or daughter.
What skills are important? Notes in music range from A to G. As long as your children know this, forwards and backwards, they can start to read and learn music! Obviously, an idea of co-ordination is useful. Your child will need to have an idea whether they want to play lefthanded or right-handed. This will most often be the way that feels most natural to them, but as the adult it is important to know that left-handed equipment is often not as easy to find.
When should your child begin lessons? Although some parents start their children at three, most teachers would agree that seven is ideal for several reasons;
What is needed? Purchasing the instrument is the easiest way to ensure your child is going to progress as quickly as possible, however, this is
By Sally J Hall
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