Music education doesn't just begin at birth. It begins during the nine months of gestation! Hearing is the first fully developed sense of a baby, being developed while in the womb. The unborn baby can hear voices, especially mom's and music.
It is important to introduce newborns to music as well. Here are some suggestions for getting music into the newborn baby's day.
- Sing or play songs to your newborn as often as possible throughout the day, especially while you are bathing, dressing, and feeding him.
- At night, play soothing classical music or vocal lullabies as he falls asleep.
- Play musical games and fingerplays. Clap the beat as you sing and take his hands and clap the beats along with him.
- Purchase age-appropraite musical toys and rhythm instruments. Xylophones, bells and rattles are wonderful beginning instruments.
- As you sing to your child, vary the tempo, the softness, and the loudness. Make your voice go up and down from low sounds to high sounds.
- Expose him to age-appropriate musical experiences and classes offered in the community.
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