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Your Child INTRO PRE-SCHOOL INFANTS PRIMARY SECONDARY PRE BIRTH - 18 MONTHS 18 MONTHS - 3 YEARS 3 - 5 YEARS 5 - 7 YEARS 7 - 11 YEARS 11 - 14 YEARS 14 - 16 YEARS 16 +
7 - 11 Years
Child Development From seven to 11 years children's musical tastes and range often become more independent. They're also likely to: Learn a first instrument Perform and compose with more confidence Learn to improvise Discuss and evaluate music Make music with computers LINKS | Child Development Chart | Learning an Instrument Michelle started playing the recorder at school when she was 9, but showed no real interest. Then her music teacher changed. She tried out the violin and has really got into it. Davina Sorenson, Stowmarket
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girl playing recorder
Music Education In school your child will learn to listen and to apply their knowledge and understanding through the interrelated skills of performing, composing and appraising. They will: Sing songs in unison and two parts Perform and compose using their voices, tuned and untuned percussion and other instruments Be encouraged to respond to music through movement, verbal comment and description and other art Be expected to review their work and to make changes and improvements Learn about notation Practise, rehearse and perform for an audience Explore the opportunities afforded by ICT LINKS | National Curriculum: England , Wales , Scotland and Northern Ireland Every child is unique and develops at his or her own pace. The information in BBC Parents' Music Room is for information and guidance only and should not be treated as a substitute for medical, legal or other professional advice.
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