5 Essential Reasons Why Your Child Needs To Learn Music Theory
In my opinion learning to play the piano without the knowledge of music theory, is like going to the gym but not learning about nutrition and eating right, and wondering why you aren’t losing weight even though you are doing everything right at the gym.
But…
Has anyone ever told you that learning music theory is optional for kids learning to play an instrument?
In my case, when I tell parents that their kids need to learn music theory, they always tend to shrug it off, saying one or more of the following
‘Oh, isn’t that just about memorizing and learning notes, what good will that do?’
‘I’ve heard that learning too much theory might limit his creativity.’
‘Too much analyzing does not translate to anything.’
‘Too hard and boring and not worth the effort.’
‘Oh, it will only take away from playing time and will be a waste.’
There are tons of other reasons that I’ve heard for not wanting to learn music theory, but I’m going to stop right there for now and give you 5 reasons why your child HAS to learn music theory.
So let’s get started.
Have you ever listened to a beautiful piece of music and wondered if your child will ever be able to bite and play music like that?
Well, he won’t, unless he actually learns music theory.
So what are some other reasons why he should learn music theory?
To Understand Chord Progressions
I know that sounds very complex, but put very simply, chords progressions help to fill music and make it sound very melodic.
Learning and understanding chord progressions also will help your child to modify musical pieces and customize the melodies, or create whole new melodies.
Play Very Complex Pieces
Playing by ear alone, isn’t enough and often will leave your child unable or struggling to play very complex pieces of music.
Whereas, with a knowledge of music theory, he will be able to put everything together faster and not only play very complex pieces, but also create complex pieces of his own.
Excel At Creating & Arranging Music
Yes, this is an expansion of the previous point and not only will a knowledge of music theory enable your child to excel at creating new pieces but he will also be able to arrange and rearrange existing pieces of music.
Be Able To Play More Than One Instrument
Wouldn’t you love to watch him be able to play more than one instrument?
Learning music theory will definitely help propel him in that direction.
Helps Visual, Auditory And Kinaesthetic Learners
Music theory helps those who are not only auditory learners but also the visual and the kinaesthetic learners. Thus, no matter what type of learner your child is, he will be able to make the most of his learning style.
Over to you.
Do you agree that a knowledge of music theory is essential?
Karen Cadera
Founder/Creator
Mom, Teacher, Minimalist, Zero Waste Enthusiast, Multi Pod.
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