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A detailed synopsis of the guidance of young children from Absorption to Purposeful Response. Early is the best time to start children with an enriched musical background. The earlier the child starts to hear and learn about music, the more enriched and fulfilli ....

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.... the resources, but important. The age range is between shortly after birth and about 36 months (3 years). The first stage is Absorption. One of the most difficult things to do when guiding children through these stages is to know when the right time is to move them to the next stage. This often requires much patience. The reason that you need so much patience is because all children move through the different stages of preparatory audiation at different times. The times when children move are as different as their handwriting. In the Absorption stage, children are “absorbing” music. But, not all music is appropriate. Most of the music ....