Hold a Family Percussion Party!

Musical Parenting tip: Hold a family percussion party!

Why?

• Participating in group music activities fosters a sense of connectedness.
• A chance to explore instruments is a chance for your child to explore his independence.
• Instruments belong to families, just like people do!  Taking time to listen & appreciate their unique voices helps your child learn to recognize them – like faces in a family photo album.

How?

• Play I Hear a Sound!  Then, supplement the game with percussion sounds found around your house.
• Explore percussion sounds from your house (kitchens are a great place to start!).  Anything that makes a sound by being struck, scraped, or shaken is in the percussion family.
• Play your home CD, and have a family jam session!  Be sure to switch instruments as often as your child’s interest warrants.

Want to learn more?

On our blog – Read this article from USA Today’s ‘Guide to Kids Health,’ featuring Kindermusik’s Carol Penney.

No percussion instruments at home?  Don’t forget about body percussion!