It is good practice to introduce your child to as many new experiences as possible when they are young, this includes music. Formal music lessons are a bad idea at a young age but listening to different types of music and creating noises and rhythm on simple instruments can be a lot of fun for the child. Unless a child shows a keen interest in a particular instrument, then it is best not to sign them up for music lessons until they are about 8 years old. Let them hear a variety of different styles of music and genres. Take them to live music experiences as often as you can.
In order to learn to play a musical instrument properly they will need to be able to recognise numbers and letters up to G. They will also need to be physically and mentally mature enough. For example, if a child is to play the trumpet or cornet, really they should wait until they have their second set of front teeth.
A popular children's musical instrument is the recorder, it also provides a good introduction to other wind instruments. When played well, it can be played up to concert standard, and can be a very rewarding and beautiful instrument. Because it comes in a variety of sizes, there is a recorder suitable for all aged children.
Other wind instruments such as the trombone or clarinet are better suited to older children as they require a lot of effort to produce a sound. Strong lips and being able to produce a good "puff" is crucial. These instruments do not usually come in smaller equivalents, and when they do (the piccolo or soprano saxophone, for example), they require a higher degree of skill, so they are not good choices for young children. As children mature they usually progress onto more complex instruments.
The piano can be played as soon as a child can reach the keys and have enough strength to press them down. Another popular children's musical instrument is the violin as this comes in smaller sizes. Stringed instruments often come in smaller sizes, so children can start playing them at a young age. Some stringed instruments can be 1/8 of the size of full sized instruments. The majority of guitars, for example, come in smaller sizes and are suited for children aged 8 and above.
Sometimes children and their parents forget that the singing voice is the perfect musical instrument. Children should be encouraged to sing from a young age and have self-confidence in their ability. Singing is something that all children can be involved with and is a terrific group activity for school music classes.
In order to learn to play a musical instrument properly they will need to be able to recognise numbers and letters up to G. They will also need to be physically and mentally mature enough. For example, if a child is to play the trumpet or cornet, really they should wait until they have their second set of front teeth.
A popular children's musical instrument is the recorder, it also provides a good introduction to other wind instruments. When played well, it can be played up to concert standard, and can be a very rewarding and beautiful instrument. Because it comes in a variety of sizes, there is a recorder suitable for all aged children.
Other wind instruments such as the trombone or clarinet are better suited to older children as they require a lot of effort to produce a sound. Strong lips and being able to produce a good "puff" is crucial. These instruments do not usually come in smaller equivalents, and when they do (the piccolo or soprano saxophone, for example), they require a higher degree of skill, so they are not good choices for young children. As children mature they usually progress onto more complex instruments.
The piano can be played as soon as a child can reach the keys and have enough strength to press them down. Another popular children's musical instrument is the violin as this comes in smaller sizes. Stringed instruments often come in smaller sizes, so children can start playing them at a young age. Some stringed instruments can be 1/8 of the size of full sized instruments. The majority of guitars, for example, come in smaller sizes and are suited for children aged 8 and above.
Sometimes children and their parents forget that the singing voice is the perfect musical instrument. Children should be encouraged to sing from a young age and have self-confidence in their ability. Singing is something that all children can be involved with and is a terrific group activity for school music classes.
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