MusicTree Kids

The teaching approach used by MusicTree

is derived from “Music Learning Theory”

as developed and researched by Dr. Edwin Gordon.

For more information about Music Learning Theory

go to:

http://www.giml.org/mlt_earlychildhood.php

Music Learning Theory/ Early Childhood

FAQs

Why does the instructor sing some songs without words?

Children are encouraged at an early age to concentrate on verbal interaction. When words are combined with music, the words can often be a distraction. When songs are presented without words, children can focus solely on the music.

Do I participate too?

Yes! You are the best model for your child. Your participation will encourage his/her participation. Let go and have fun!

Why is movement so important?

Movement is a natural response to music. By guiding children's movement to music, they learn to coordinate their bodies with what they hear. This step is fundamental to rhythmic understanding.

Why do some of the songs and chants sound so unusual to me?

Most of the music we hear in our daily lives is in major/minor tonality and in duple or triple meters. At MusicTree children hear many different tonalities and meters. By exposing children to a wide variety they are provided with an opportunity to hear differences in music, and ultimately will obtain a better understanding of musical pitch and harmonic relationships.

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				MusicTree at HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL corner of Haines Road/Mill Creek Parkway, Levittown, PA Dawn Osenberg, director Telephone: 215-891-0560/ Fax: 215-891-0561 E-mail: info@musictreekids.com


				The teaching approach used by *MusicTree* is derived from “Music Learning Theory” as developed and researched by Dr. Edwin Gordon. For more information about Music Learning Theory go to: http://www.giml.org/mlt_earlychildhood.php Music Learning Theory/ Early Childhood FAQs Why does the instructor sing some songs without words? Children are encouraged at an early age to concentrate on verbal interaction. When words are combined with music, the words can often be a distraction. When songs are presented without words, children can focus solely on the music. Do I participate too? *Yes! You are the* best model for your child. Your participation will encourage his/her participation. Let go and have fun! Why is movement so important? Movement is a natural response to music. By guiding children's movement to music, they learn to coordinate their bodies with what they hear. This step is fundamental to rhythmic understanding. Why do some of the songs and chants sound so unusual to me? Most of the music we hear in our daily lives is in major/minor tonality and in duple or triple meters. At MusicTree children hear many different tonalities and meters. By exposing children to a wide variety they are provided with an opportunity to hear differences in music, and ultimately will obtain a better understanding of musical pitch and harmonic relationships. BACK TO TOP**