Classical music

Classical music, folk, country western, pop or rock and roll -- Music is universal. We all have our own individual preferences, but if music isn't a normal part of your home life, consider adding it. Music can be calming or invigorating; it can grab your attention or provide a pleasant background. Isn't it amazing that such a wide range of moods can be expressed in a single genre of music - classical music! If you are unfamiliar with the variety of sound that classical music has to offer, from Gregorian chants to lyrical music of the romantic classical composers such as brahms and chopin.

There are many recent studies that point to various benefits of classical music. From the Mozart effect on babies to music therapy for adults, it is clear that adding music to one's life can be very beneficial. With the present understanding of brain function, there is research into the effect of music on brain capabilities. One of the organizations specializing in such research is the Music Intelligence Neural Development Institute in Irvine, CA. Proponents of music education for children cite numerous studies that show that children taking music lessons had improved spatial-temporal reasoning. These improvements have been documented in language arts, math and history test scores. More information can be found on many parenting and music education sites.

 

As noted above, tastes in classical music vary widely. Opera buffs can find a lot of classical music websites for increased enjoyment and understanding of the genre. Whether you want the latest news about your favorite soprano, a concert review or even to track down opera libretti it can be found on the classical music websites. And, children can be introduced to opera, too. A child is quite willing to accept the idea of a story set to music - in fact, Fred Rogers has been incorporating childrens operas into the Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood TV program for years.

Wondering when to play classical music at home? Select music of classical composers to match the mood. If you have children, why not play a Schubert or Beethoven symphony as background music while the family plays a board game? Or play soothing chamber music or sonatas at naptime. And, sousa marches with full orchestra or a vivaldi violin string quartet or even the intricacies of the bach inventions have a stimulating effect, to provide an upbeat mood around the house. With the internet, you can add to your collection of classical music by shopping online. You can find an extensive list of classical music cds and high quality remastered recordings.

If the children have questions about the classical music that you are playing, use the internet as a resource, to look up classical music history or a specific composer. If you use a kid-friendly search engine such as ask jeeves for kids or yahooligans, your children can search with you.

You don't have to rely on your own library of recordings. Many local libraries have classical music cds in their collection. And, with the technologies of the internet and classical music streaming, your computer can become a classical music radio. Just take a look at the variety of web casts that you can enjoy from the convenience of your own home!
 
 

 

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