A little softer, actually mom’s singing is the best, haha

Children’s classical music, such as "Puppy Waltz", "Lightning and Thunder Polka", "Clock Shop" 》etc.

Music and the intellectual development of infants and young children

1. Does music help the intellectual development of infants and young children?

Music can not only make babies happy, but also promote their brain development and make them smarter. Research shows that if babies are given music training when they are 8-9 months old, their spatio-temporal reasoning ability can be significantly improved by the time they are 3 years old. This ability can help children think of models, puzzles and maze games. Children in 34 kindergartens received 8 months of classroom piano training, and their spatiotemporal reasoning test scores increased by 46 points compared with children who did not receive classroom training. Research has also found that infants have unconscious responses to the rhythmic, melodic and harmonious qualities of Mozart's music. These properties make it easier for children to later understand relationships such as time, space and sequence skills, which are important for mastering science, mathematics and improving problem-solving skills. Research also suggests that good discrimination of pitches is helpful for distinguishing phonemes, and may be related to the improvement of reading and language abilities.

2. Why can music promote intellectual development?

There was once such an experiment, in which 26 college students listened to Mozart's sonatas for 4 consecutive days, and another 26 college students listened to Philip Glass music. As a result, the former's space-time test score increased by 62 points compared with the latter. The above results have also been further verified in animal experiments. Someone divided 110 mice into four groups of 20 or 30 mice each. One group listened to Mozart sonatas from in utero to 60 days after birth, one group listened to Philip Glass music, one group listened to white noise, and the other group was raised in a quiet environment. Animal behavior measurement results found that the rats in the first group were significantly faster than the other three groups in completing the spatial maze and made fewer errors, which strongly proved the efficacy of listening to Mozart sonatas.

Music can improve the creative ability of the right brain, strengthen intuitive thinking, and improve concentration and memory. Some scientists believe that exercising the brain through music can improve cognitive abilities. For example, physical exercise such as running can not only improve running ability, but also improve the ability to play football or find a basketball. Therefore, music is one of the important means to tap the potential of infants and young children. The accompanying rhyme will make life full of wisdom and vitality.

3. How to use music to develop babies’ intelligence?

When talking to babies, use baby talk, a high-pitched, rhythmic, elongated tone, like singing. Sing to the baby frequently, such as folk songs, children's songs, or songs that you like that are healthy, rhythmic, beautiful, and cheerful. Sing a lullaby to the baby before going to bed at night. Swing your baby's upper and lower limbs in rhythm while singing. By the time your baby is 6 or 7 months old, he will already be able to wave his arms when you sing.

Play classical music, especially music composed by Mozart, during games or meals, and use music to prompt daily routines such as nap time or bedtime in the evening. However, the volume of the playback time should be moderate and the duration should not be too long. Parents can pay close attention to the baby's reactions, such as facial expressions and body language, to avoid over-stimulating the baby. Over-stimulation is like over-watering a flower.

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