The basic viewpoints and contents of Kodály’s music education thoughts are:

1. It advocates improving the cultural quality of the entire nation and emphasizing national music.

2. Based on singing, chorus teaching is recommended.

3. Pay attention to early education.

4. Strictly select teaching materials and pay attention to teachers’ choices.

The main tools of the Kodály teaching method are:

1. The first-key solfa method.

2. Rhythm duration byte reading method.

3. Music notation.

4. Colvin gesture.

Main teaching concepts:

1. Music education is the development needed for a complete person.

2. Music is the birthright of every child, not the privilege of some musical geniuses.

3. The human voice is the best teaching tool because it is free and accessible.

4. Children understand best from their experience, therefore, participation is the best way to learn music.

5. Only the best is suitable for children. The highest quality music material is folk songs sung in the mother tongue.

6. Singing must be unaccompanied, just like traditional folk songs.