Rhythmic audio entertainment as it is listened to and performed, and anything related to musical instruments. See also the tag [singing].
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Which music is suited infants and toddlers?
I wonder which kind of music is well suited for infants and toddlers.
I'd assume those criteria are important:
the change of loudness is not too big (so that the child does not get shocked by a ...
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Music for gestation - what should baby be hearing while in the womb?
My wife now is in twentieth week of pregnancy. I would like to know which kind of music is the best for the baby's development, of if you can point me to some literature on the subject.
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How do I motivate a primary schooler to practice musical instrument?
There is a question for an 8 year old, however for a younger child it might be different.
My child can not get through all the excercises and after 3 minutes walks away from the piano. Should I bribe ...
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What is a good compilation of songs in english for children that includes the “classic” ones? [closed]
I'm looking for a decent collection of classic children/nursery songs to play for my 3-year boy. The collections that I've found on Amazon are either poorly rated or, according to some reviewers, have ...
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How and when might I start teaching the language of music?
When it's time to teach my child (she's 4 months old right now) her ABCs and 123s, I'm interested in also teaching her the building blocks of music. Intervals, scales, triads, etc. My thinking is, in ...
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Music player for toddlers [closed]
Could someone recommend a music player for a toddler? The main features I am after are:
It should properly play mp3 and have some interface to upload them from a computer
It should have either no ...
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At what age is it appropriate to bring my children to an (Italian) opera?
I'd like to take my kids to opera. However most opera shows are in original language (mostly Italian). Do you have experience with it?
Are kids following the story without understanding the language?
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How do you transition a Suzuki-method violin student to the fiddle?
My son (7) plays the violin, and has been doing so since he was 4. He does enjoy it but lately his interest has started to wain. He has an interest in bluegrass, and Celtic music; most of which has a ...
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How do you determine when to start a child on music lessons without pressuring them?
I have a 5-year old who has shown some interest in music. We started him with some very basic piano lessons (30 min/week) from an instructor who specializes in teaching children and got him a keyboard ...
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How do you teach a toddler rhythm and melody?
My 1 year old daughter loves all kinds of music and rhythm. She dances and "plays" enthusiastically on both guitars, the piano and her toy glockenspiel. This has, since she was just four month, always ...
