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Music
There are two ways you can help your child with music - by helping her
become a confident singer or performer, and by helping her enjoy and
appreciate listening to music.
Click here to see an interview with Australian
music teacher Adrianne Fitzpatrick, with some useful advice to parents on how
to develop their children's musical talents.
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Let your child see that you enjoy music - have it playing in the background
as you work, but also just sit down and listen to it.
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Play different kinds of music at home - pop; folk; classical; hymns,
carols and other religious music. Include music from different cultures
and times.
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Sing with your child - anything from nursery rhymes to traditional
songs to the latest pop songs.
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If you can play an instrument, play to your child. Let her see you
practicing, too.
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Play rhythm games - for instance, tap a rhythm and let your child tap
it back to you, or continue the rhythm.
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Help your child to make up songs and tunes, and work out words to go
with them.
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Talk about music - pick out the instruments in a piece of music; talk
to your child about how a particular song makes him feel; discuss what
kinds of music you like and share information about them.
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Go to concerts with your child.
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Give your child the opportunity to learn an instrument (this may be
available at school), and encourage her to practice regularly.
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