It seems that the healing power of music, over body and spirit, is only just starting to be understood, even though music therapy is not new. For many years therapists have been advocating the use of music in both listening and study for the reduction of anxiety and stress, the relief of pain. And music has also been recommended as an aid for positive change in mood and emotional states.

To make great music, you do not need to be a professional musician. There are no lessons needed, or long hours of practice. Not only can you make music, you can make your own musical instruments. Amaze your family and friends with your creative talent. Consider making…Finger Cymbals: from baby jar lids, elastic, and something to put holes in through the lids….

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At bedtime, in the car or just for fun! This audio download will make the day for your child!

In this popular selection are such favourites as Humpty Dumpty, Sing a Song of Sixpence, Hickory Dickory Dock, Hey Diddle Diddle, Little]ack Horner, Polly Put the Kettle On, Mary Mary Quite Contrary, Doctor Foster Went to Gloucester, Baa Baa Black Sheep, Little Miss Muffet, Pussy Cat, Pussy Cat, Goosey Goosey Gander, The Queen of Hearts. Boys and Girls Come Out to Play, Oranges and Lemons, Wee Willie Winkie, The House That Jack Built and Little Bo Peep, all of which will thrill a new generation of children.

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 Before the age of three, toy instruments can be an excellent introduction to the real thing and group musical play classes can prepare a child for later study. Singing at any age is highly beneficial and linguistic & musical awareness can begin as early as the fifth month of pregnancy when the fetal brain and ears are wide open to receive stimulus.From the age of 3 years old, a child’s brain circuits are mature enough to begin instrumental and/or vocal lessons. Voice is probably the most important instrument because singing is a tremendous gateway to confident communication and full self-expression. The piano is usually the best musical instrument to start with because it does not require any specific fingering to play. However, children should choose instruments to play by the sounds they like. Kids will practice more if they like the sound of an instrument.Click word study for the rest of this article.