1. Share your favourite music
Reliving your favourite musical experiences and enthusiasm with your child can go a long way. You could tell them the story behind the music, such as where you first heard it, and why you like it. Don’t be put off if your child doesn’t seem to appreciate your treasured tunes at first – even adults often don’t like being exposed to new things - so try repeating unfamiliar music a few times to see if they will come to enjoy it.
2. Use music from their daily routines
Take note of your child’s routines outside the home, for example when they’re at day-care, nursery or being looked after by relatives, and incorporate them into your shared activities. Many young children experience a great deal of music at nursery, listening to different kinds of music or singing along to songs. Why not make the most of this by singing the same songs on car journeys or playing similar music at home. Young children love repetition!
3. Notice their musical tastes
Be attentive when your child expresses an opinion about music, see how they respond to different tunes - in and outside of the home - and share those situations with them. You could use their favourite nursery rhyme to play a game together or settle down and sing along to their favourite television theme songs.
4. Try lots of different musical genres
Test out lots of different styles of music until you discover one that your child really responds to. This could mean that they move around a lot to the music or stop moving and listen intently; young children are more likely to stop moving if they experience a new style they haven’t heard before which interests them. Don’t feel that you should only play them music aimed at young children – children can enjoy all kinds of music.
5. Get physical with music
Actively enjoying music means getting active! Try playing different musical games involving clapping, dancing, swaying, rocking and changing your actions (and those of your child) when the music changes its mood or speed. Sing and dance together to music on the radio, or hold your child on your lap and listen to some soothing music together.
6. Make the most of their favourite tunes
Start with the familiar as a way of introducing your child to new genres of music. When you know what they like, you can broaden their musical taste by trying things that are closely related. For example, if your child enjoys the theme song to their favourite television programme, listen to the instruments that are used and try to find other kinds of music that also use those instruments.
7. Keep going and keep it fun!These are just a few ideas to get you started. All children respond well to music, so keep going until you find a particular kind of music that will get them going or, alternatively, calm them down. Do remember that music is something to be enjoyed, so having fun is the most important thing!
“Music is something to be shared at all ages,” says Dr Lamont. “It really doesn’t matter what kind of music it is, but getting to know music together is a great way of connecting with your children. As well as loving the repetition of their favourite songs and programmes, young children have amazingly diverse musical tastes which you can nurture and encourage”.
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