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Fun with Music – Overview

May 20, 2013 by Mama Carmody 24 Comments

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Fun with Music – Overview




My Family

Does your family have fun with music? Ours certainly does! My husband played in several bands and ensembles. Both of my daughters play trumpet and participated in marching band. We have always done a lot of singing; around the house, in the car and at church activities. We love musicals and although I have heard people say, “Musicals are dumb. Life isn’t a musical. Instruments don’t just start playing and people break out in song.” Well, to those nay-sayers I must reply, “My life is a musical!” I’ve all ready listed some of the ways music intertwines with my life but there are many other ways we have fun with it. It seems to be an ever-present part of our lives. We hear it in stores and on television. I have wonderful memories of trips to Disney World and other amusement parks. There is always music around and I may sing-a-long if I recognize the song. We sometimes make up silly songs as we work and play around the house.

Fun with Music
Fun with Music

Children

Children love music. They like to sway and dance to it. They love playing with instruments. Children love to sing and love to hear others sing to them. Songs can make learning fun and easy for children. Dr Alexandra Lamont states, “Research is beginning to show how music has the power to change the way we feel, think, and behave. We know that music can lift our mood, and certain kinds of music can temporarily boost specific kinds of intelligence.” (article: What is the significance of music for young children?)

I used music a lot in my preschool classrooms. Exercise and learning were more fun when put to it. It helps children in memorization. I could teach my students really long Bible verses by using songs from Steve Green, Hide Em in Your Heart Vol 1 & 2 CD’s. The parents would be amazed at what I was able to teach the three and four year olds.

Upcoming Posts

My following posts will deal with different aspects of music to share with your child. I will suggest books and crafts to enjoy with your child. Be sure to expose your children to all types of music; big band, classical, jazz, rock, country and don’t forget all those great kid songs. Take your children to live concerts. Check your area for free outdoor concerts because they should be starting soon. Outdoor concerts are a great way to introduce your child to all types of music. I love outdoor concerts for young children because they can sit on blankets or in lawn chairs. You don’t have to keep them sitting still and quiet like in a concert hall. It isn’t a bother if they get up and move. We like to bring along a snack or picnic to enjoy together.

So gather the family, while the temperatures are still good, and enjoy listening to the harmonies of the instruments.

Fun with Music: Outdoor Concert
Fun with Music: Outdoor Concert

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  1. Lana says

    June 15, 2013 at 8:38 am

    Grace loves music! In fact, I try to start each day with something kind of mellow while we eat breakfast. Then later that night, when I making dinner, I try to do “theme” music. Like the other night we made homemade pasta and we listened to Italian songs while we cut noodles. It was such a great moment! 🙂
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    • kcarmody says

      June 16, 2013 at 2:48 pm

      That is a wonderful idea…to have theme music while making dinner. I hadn’t thought of that. I’ve done theme movie nights but not theme music with dinner. I will have to do that with the grandkids. Thanks for the idea.

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  2. Penny says

    June 13, 2013 at 5:49 pm

    Do people really say musicals are dumb? Oh dear, they have a sad life. There is nothing better than musicals to get your heart beating fast and your eyes glued to a dramatic scene on stage (or these days a movie). Music is so important for children, and important for the soul!

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    • kcarmody says

      June 13, 2013 at 9:43 pm

      I know, it’s hard to believe people could think that. My kids were raised on musicals and they still love them.

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  3. Carolyn Y says

    May 27, 2013 at 1:21 pm

    Oh my kids LOVE music. We are lucky a local restaurant is very kid friendly and has Friday Night music. My girls even get up on stage (when invited!).

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    • kcarmody says

      May 27, 2013 at 4:16 pm

      That sounds like so much fun. It’s great to encourage kids’ love of music.

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  4. Caroline says

    May 21, 2013 at 8:43 am

    I remember listening to Steve Green when I was growing up! His was the first concert I ever went to. But, I had never heard of the Hide ’em In Your Heart albums. I’m listening to Volume 1 now on Spotify!! (And, of course my girls are in the room) Thanks!!!

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    • kcarmody says

      May 21, 2013 at 2:35 pm

      I’m glad I could introduce you to something new. His video of the songs are really awesome too…enjoy!…and thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.

      Reply

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