Types of musical activities suitable for children
What is the most natural musical activity?
singing
Does imagination belong to the cognitive level?
Yes.
Can we use only imitation in rhythm and intonation training?
No.
Is music pedagogy targeted at a problem?
No.
Do we develop auditory imagination skills through musical education in kindergarten?
Yes.
Listening is active or passive activity?
passive activity
Which activity improves breathing, correct body posture, trains vocal chords and diaphragm, articulation and help to cure stammering?
Singing.
What didactic materials could be used in listening activities?
handouts, didactic aids, questions - eg. What instrument are playing? Recognize the main tune/theme. Major/minor?
Is there a psychological diagnose in music pedagogy?
No.
Give at least 1 example of rhythmical movement.
dance steps, play on the body
What are the types of musical activities suitable for children?
Singing, Listening to music, Music and movement, Playing musical instruments
Musical activities can help to personality development on all levels. On which ones? (4)
Physical, cognitive, emotional, social levels
What is the name of the short song before the singing starts?
Prelude.
What is the main goal of musical therapy?
To help relive blocks and tension (stress)
Name at least 3 activities that are included in Music and movement.
Walking, marching, dance steps, playing on the body (clamping hands, stamping feet, smacking thighs..), using simple rhytmical instruments while moving, rotation, waving scarfs or ribbons
Which of the types of musical activities suitable for children improves senses and motor skill coordination?
Music and movement
How can music develop emotional level?
Sensitivity. (processing of emotions and feelings)
Emotional experiences.
expressing emotions.
What should precede listening?
Giving tasks.
Are musical activities in music theraphy done in groups or individually?
Both. :)
What does intensity of the tone means?
quiet x loud
what are simple musical instruments called?
Orff instruments kit
How can music develop social level? Give at lest 3 examples.
Cooperation.
Communication.
Listening and empathy.
Sharing with others.
Responsibility for teamworks.
Active hobby.
Name at least 3 inefficient and inappropriate approaches in singing.
Don't sing together with playing CD.
Chose the right key for children voices.
Don'let children yell or scream.
Pay attantion to body posture.
Use accompanying instrument.
Sing alone with the children and conduct - use hands gestures.
Start song with prelude.
What is the aim of music pedagogy?
To develop the children in their positive attitude to music and their positive qualities.
What are at least 3 differences between music education in kindergarten and in the primary school?
Primary school: Rhythm - more complex rhytmical patterns (dotted notes), practising 2/4, 3/4, 4/4 measures, Musical instruments - more complex, feeling harmony, tonal perception - recognizing major x minor harmony