Early Childhood Musical Experiences
Early Childhood Musical Experiences
Author(s): Tarja Tereska, Antti Juvonen, Heikki RuismäkiSubject(s): Music
Published by: VšĮ Šiaulių universiteto leidykla
Keywords: early childhood musical experiences; musical environment; pre-service elementary teachers; early childhood singing; playing; and music listening.
Summary/Abstract: The article focuses on students – teachers’ early childhood musical experiences on theoretical and empirical level (N = 590). The early experiments in music are very important developing singing abilities. Music was the second most appreciated hobby in the respondents’ childhood homes. Usually at home it is the mother who sings to children. Attitude to music was positive. Musical experiences in childhood appear to have connection with self-concept, music orientation and self-esteem at adult age too.
Journal: Kūrybos erdvės
- Issue Year: 2005
- Issue No: 02
- Page Range: 47-57
- Page Count: 11
- Language: English