السبت، 11 مارس 2017

Fostering Early Musical Talent With Toys

By Jennifer McDonald


A child's musical affinity is something that numerous institutions have studied the effect that music has on learning, including the University Of Washington, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of California at Irvine. Because of this, it's no surprise that companies that cater to children are offering an increase in musical talent through toys that focus in this area. The findings support that learning toys focusing on music actually benefit children of all ages.

The studies that have been done on music and learning raise several interesting points. First, hearing is one of the first senses that becomes fully active after a baby is born. Not only is the hearing Centre optimized, but children are developing brain paths at an exponential rate. These are focusing on essential areas of cognitive ability, including speech, spatial relations, emotions and more.

I am not saying that musical geniuses no longer exist. I am certain that they are out there, but I don't see them presented or marketed to mass audiences. Without great gift, how can the music industry hope to revitalize sales and nurture new icons?

Back in 1967, when the Jimi Hendrix Experience had its first album Are You Experienced? On the British charts at number three, the Beatles at the same time had the number one spot. Can you possibly image such revolutionary albums being out today? And at the same time? Where is the music talent hiding - or languishing - and why does it not seem to be breaking out and catching on with mass audiences?

Travelling orchestras organized through band and fine arts camps seek out high school students who can play well and want to spend the summer on tour in Europe. They offer students a chance to travel and see the world while honing their musical skills and learning more about a professional career as a musician. International programs typically seek out students who have good manners, have a solid character, and are responsible and mature.

Musical toys should be a part of every preschool toy chest. Playing with music is fun for kids. In addition, the approach of using learning toys takes much of the pressure off parents during these younger years. There are many interactive toys that feature tone and rhythm, as well as those that actually allow a young child to create their own music combinations.

Playing with music does not have to be expensive. In fact, a creative parent can provide the cognitive benefit and foster talent in music in almost any situation. Sounds surrounds us, so the best approach is to always be aware and help bring that awareness to your child. Have you ever seen a commercial where the creators compose a symphony with street sounds?

Take a small recording device with you and capture the sounds that get your child's attention. Let them assist you in arranging the noises in a musical way. This same project can be done with rhythm quite easily. Coupling this with relevant toys will optimize her brain for musical expression, fostering early awareness and increasing intelligence and cognitive growth for years to come.




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