Where is that shaky line between the desires of the parents and the baby's capabilities? How to make the classes really exciting and exciting? Finally, where can I find a teacher I can trust and how to choose a tool? Understanding these simple questions and will achieve a happy balance for you and for the baby. Teaching music for preschoolers, a technique that is based on correct self-perception - all this and much more in the article.
When?
Psychologists and educators agree that the beginning of systematic music lessons and learning to play musical instruments is optimal when it coincides with the primary school, although it can be started later - for example, at 9 or 10 years. At an early age, it is more difficult for the child to concentrate, "to sit still," and as a result, instead of the early musical development, we risk getting a negative attitude toward the lessons.
And it is possible earlier?
Of course, you can! Actually, the child has already received the basics of musical development. The first musical instruments in the life of the child were rattles, from which he extracted simple sounds. So, he already has some training. Listen to music, go with the baby to concerts and opera, dance together, sing songs, play music games. So the kid learns to synchronize auditory perception and movement, learns music genres, develops a sense of rhythm and initial vocal skills. From two to five years, the preferred instruments are metalophones and drums, pipes, maracas and bells. They will contribute to the establishment of breathing and will serve as an excellent preparation for learning to play the "adult" musical instruments.
How many?
How long should the music business last? Everything depends on the assiduity and interest of the child, and on the ability of the teacher (or yourself) to interest the child. On average, for the youngest, the duration of one lesson usually starts from fifteen minutes and gradually increases with age, reaching 8-9 years to one hour.
How to choose a tool?
The most important thing in choosing a tool is the desire of the baby. You can only direct this choice, together figuring out the range of its capabilities. The piano (grand piano). Learning to play the piano is in its way a classic of musical education and traditionally attracts many children. But, when choosing this tool, you must remember that it requires incredible patience: progress is achieved only by long and persistent work. But, having learned to play, the child will get complete freedom of choice of musical styles - the piano allows it. Flute is an ideal tool for beginners. With a fairly simple technique of mastering you can quickly learn how to play melodies, and the child will feel such an important sense of success for him. In addition, the flute is inexpensive and completely "does not bother" the neighbors.
Percussion instruments are great for "people of extremes": they allow restless children to "let off steam," and quiet, timid children are sometimes carried away to self-oblivion. Upon reaching a certain level, the child will be able to play pop and rock works, which often attracts girls and boys, especially not the smallest ones. In any case, percussion instruments are the choice of children who like rhythm and who have patient parents. Wind instruments. Saxophone and trumpet, clarinet and trombone - in contrast to the flute, which refers to woodwind instruments, brass brass need not necessarily be made of copper, but still so called, paying tribute to the historically used material. But when choosing such a tool, it should not be forgotten that it requires a good motility of the lips and a large volume of the lungs, so you can play them only from 10-12 years.
Violin and Cello
The sound of stringed instruments fascinates many kids. But for their mastering a combination of a number of traits is necessary: good hearing, dexterous hands and infinite patience. Learning to play such instruments is a long process, and you will need to prepare in advance to live through the time when the sounds are not impressive at all. But, when skill and confidence come, your little musician will be able to express strong vivid feelings with the help of his beautiful instrument. Guitar is a tool that, by popularity, seeks to bypass the piano. This is an ideal accompaniment, understandable for the baby, and the chords sound beautiful, even the simplest ones. So even if the kid does not have the patience to learn the heights of the performance of classical tunes, the attention among the peers of the guitar will provide your growing fumes for sure.
How to find your teacher
You can start the search for a teacher at the nearest music school. Talk to the teachers, ask for advice. And be sure to bring your child with you: maybe he will like it there so much that the search will end there. And maybe, on the contrary, never and for anything he does not want to come here again. Then the teacher should look elsewhere. Classes at a music school have many advantages over individual activities: this is a new life, a new world, and a new collective. In addition, the child establishes his own personal, independent relationship with the instrument, increasing his self-esteem and skill. In addition, in favor of classes at a music school, neighbors will certainly be articulate. However, if you are an advocate of individual learning, it makes sense to start with questions from acquaintances and relatives whose children are engaged in music, and also to consult a music teacher at school. Maybe your child will get the maximum pleasure from studying with a venerable teacher, or maybe the best teacher will be a student or a graduate of the conservatory. The choice is yours. The first acquaintance, a test lesson - and this magical world of music will enter your child's life.