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| Sing With Your Child With Confidence |
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By the age of five your child's voice should have
developed considerably and they will be becoming a more accurate
singer. They will probably be singing simple songs at school, but
singing at home with you can be a great help with their musical
development. You may have sung with your child as a toddler, but
as vocal skills develop the nature of what they start to sing changes.
A lot of parents are embarrassed about singing, especially in front
of other people. It can be a lot of fun.
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Amy absolutely loves
it when my friends come to visit me. She insists on forcing them to
sing S Club songs with her, and when they look embarrassed she just
simply says: 'it is ok to whisper it if you want'. They can't believe
that a 5 year old knows all the words! |
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| Emma Stone, Parent |
Anything you want to sing will be fun and enjoyable for your child, and your enthusiasm for the music you love is infectious. But if it's children's songs in particular you're looking for, here are a few examples which are appropriate for this age-group:
The Alphabet Song
Do Re Mi
Oranges and Lemons
Please note that by following these links you will be leaving the BBC Parents' Music Room.
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- You don't have to sing like one of the three tenors or Dame Kiri Te Kanawa to sing with your child. You are singing with them to help their vocal development - not performing to them.
- Practise your singing in the shower, or the bath or somewhere you are not overheard
- You could put on one of your favourite CDs and sing along
- You can buy simple, fairly inexpensive karaoke machines or there are also some simple online karaoke websites that might provide some family fun!
- As with younger children you should take your lead from your child as to the pitch of the song. The golden rule is 'no strain'. If they appear to be straining their voices to get the notes, stop and try again a little lower or a little higher. Continue with this process until they appear to be comfortable.
- Singing 'round' songs like 'London's Burning' with your child can be fun. This is when you sing a line and your child repeats it while you are singing the next line
and you keep singing in a 'round'. Learn the song thoroughly as an ordinary tune first.
- Remember to praise your child after you have both been singing - this will help boost your child's confidence
- It might be fun to make up little songs together, or make up new words to sing to songs that they have been learning at school
- If they express an interest in a pop group - many pop groups like S Club, S Club Juniors are now aimed at a very young audience - try to learn these songs with your child
- There are many beautiful folk songs, from England and around the world, that children love to sing. Don't neglect the songs that you sang at school yourself
- a good song is a good song, and will stand the test of time.
- There are many good tapes and CDs compiled especially for this purpose. Go to one of the bigger record stores and explain what you want.
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| Every child is unique and develops at his or her own pace. The information in BBC Parents' Music Room is for information and guidance only and should not be treated as a substitute for medical, legal or other professional advice. |
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