3 ‘Super Easy’ Music Analysis Activities For Pre-Schoolers
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Do you think that pre-schoolers are too young to be able to analyze music?
No, they aren’t. Actually once you get them started you will be surprised at how well they do and how intuitive they can be.
So, if you have pre-schoolers in your homeschool, helping them to analyze music will be one of the best ways in which you can get them into music.
Now, I know you are going to tell me, that there is no way you can teach them music analysis when you barely understand music yourself.
Well, if you’ve been reading this blog for any length of time, you know that even moms with no formal music training can still teach their kids music and in this post I’m going to show you how you can teach your pre-schoolers music analysis.
What is more? I have even provided you with adorable worksheets to go with this lesson.
So don’t forget to download them.
Ready to get started?
Teach Terminology
Now, don’t get worried when you see the word ‘terminology’.
I’m going to teach you three simple music terms for you to introduce to your little homeschooler and you will see how those three terms can open up a world of musical learning in no time.
So what are these three magical words?
Ready to hear them?
Ok, here goes.
Volume – Is the music loud or soft?
Pitch – Is the music high or low?
Pace – Is the music fast or slow?
That’s it?
What do you think?
Now, let’s move to the next step.
Listen To Dynamics
After you have introduced the musical terms to your little one, it is now time to listen to a piece of music and ask him about the dynamics.
Is the piece loud or soft? Are the notes high or low? Is it fast paced or slow paced?
Of course, you might have to guide him through the first song or two, but you will see that he understands pretty quickly and is able to accurately analyse each piece.
Reflect
Like beauty is in the eye of the beholder, it is the same with music as well.
So now it is time to reflect on the compositions.
Simple questions like
Do you like the song?
How does the song make you feel?
Why don’t you like the song?
Why do you think the song is scary? etc, will help your little one to reflect on each song.
Do you think your little one will enjoy this exercise?
Why or why not?
Karen Cadera
Founder/Creator
Mom, Teacher, Minimalist, Zero Waste Enthusiast, Multi Pod.
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