13
Oct
2003
Music, math and the mind
It seems that music and singing isn’t just beneficial for literacy skills. As this article explains, there is a growing belief that engaging with music can develop mathematical skills as well. Listening to the patterns created by rhythm and pitch can help similar pattern-based activities such as computation and spatial awareness. If that’s not enough, [...]
Category: featured, Latest Research | Comments: none
27
Jul
2003
Music ‘makes the brain learn better’
A really interesting article describing some of the studies that have been carried out world wide into the effects music can have on the brain and its ability to learn, from the BBC.
Category: featured, Latest Research | Comments: none
13
Jul
2002
Babies recognise mothers tunes
The BBC reported on 13 July 2002 on research showing that babies recognised tunes and that rhythm seemed to have links with enabling movement. Read more on the BBC News channel.
Category: featured, Latest Research | Comments: none
20
Feb
2001
Perfect pitch may help babies speak
Research suggests all babies are born with perfect pitch. On 20 February 2001 the BBC article explained how this skill helps children as they start to grow and how singing to babies can benefit them.
Category: featured, Latest Research | Comments: none
17
Aug
1999
Classical music ‘good for babies’
This BBC news article reports on the research being done in America to prove that classical music is good for the brain.
Category: featured, Latest Research | Comments: none
15
Mar
1999
Learning maths through music
On 15 March 1999 the BBC reported on research showing that music lessons could significantly improve the maths skills of primary school children. The results were published in Neurological Research.
Category: featured, Latest Research | Comments: none
13
May
1996
Children love music and movement and its good for them!
This article explains how music and movement can aid children’s development at different stages of their lives. It identifies social, emotional and intellectual benefits of engaging young children in rhythm, rhyme and action songs. It also has great tips for introducing your children to more music and dance at home. Written by the National Network [...]
Category: featured, Latest Research | Comments: none
