Creative Music For Children: A Plan Of Training Based On The Natural Evolution Of Music, Including The Making And Playing Of Instruments, Dancing, Singing, Poetry (1922)

Creative Music for Children is a comprehensive guide to teaching music to children, written by Satis Narrona Coleman and published in 1922. The book is based on the idea that music education should be natural and intuitive, and that children should be encouraged to explore music through making and playing instruments, dancing, singing, and poetry.The book begins with an overview of the natural evolution of music, from the earliest human sounds to the complex compositions of classical music. It then outlines a plan of training for children, starting with basic rhythm and melody exercises and progressing to more advanced techniques.The book includes detailed instructions for making and playing simple instruments, such as drums, flutes, and stringed instruments. It also provides guidance on how to incorporate dance and movement into music education, as well as tips for teaching children to sing and write poetry.Throughout the book, Coleman emphasizes the importance of creativity and self-expression in music education. She encourages teachers to allow children to explore their own musical interests and to experiment with different instruments and styles of music.Overall, Creative Music for Children is a valuable resource for anyone interested in teaching music to children, offering practical advice and inspiration for creating a fun and engaging learning environment.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.