Growing Up in Music (1-4)

Author: Ma Fernanda Canal
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: Sound provides us with a wealth of information. When the doorbell rings at home, it is sound that tells us someone is waiting to be let in. In theaters or concert halls, when the performance is about to begin, three rings of bells sound to remind the audience to take their seats. Have you ever experienced such moments—nervously or excitedly anticipating a certain sound? For example, on New Year's Eve, you eagerly await the twelve strokes of the clock that signal the arrival of the new year. To understand the role of music in our lives, we must be able to distinguish the various sounds around us. We must train our ears to recognize what is a sound phenomenon and what is a silent phenomenon—they are an inseparable pair of friends. We must also pay attention to how the sounds around us form interesting auditory phenomena. In the end, we will discover what surprises music brings us. Therefore, it is essential to train your ears and listen to the various sounds happening around you.
This is a series of reading materials suitable for children aged six and above, featuring fresh and engaging content that is also beneficial for teachers and parents. It allows children to learn about music starting from their immediate environment, aiming to meet their needs for playing games, conducting experiments, making crafts, and engaging in physical activities during their musical learning process.
This book series views children as active learners. It consists of four books and two laser discs, with each book covering both theory and practice. The purpose of this series is to offer young readers many suggestions related to listening to sounds and music, making crafts, self-expression, and improvisational activities, thereby inspiring their wisdom, creativity, and ability to perceive the world. It equally emphasizes the development of children's intellectual expression skills and emotional world, contributing to their holistic growth.
The series includes four books: Music in Life, The Secrets of Sound, Flowing Notes, and Let's Perform, along with two laser discs. Music in Life introduces children to music by explaining sound and silent phenomena, urban and natural sounds, as well as some songs and musical instruments. The Secrets of Sound explores the four characteristics of sound: duration, intensity, pitch, and timbre, enabling children to quickly engage in musical activities like playing and singing while practicing the basic knowledge presented. Flowing Notes discusses the four fundamental elements of music, helping children grasp rhythm, melody, dynamics, and color in music. Let's Perform covers important musical instruments, the methods of different instrument families, and common combinations of instruments and vocals, allowing children to perform with confidence.
The laser discs include 148 tracks of music and sounds for children to learn from and enjoy, deepening their sensory understanding.