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let’s make music
 let’s make music










 MUSIC C L UB



 The music club enthusiastically resumed its term two activities, with the children eagerly engag-
 ing in playing musical instruments.
 We had the drumming Session where the teacher demonstrated basic drumming techniques, in-
 cluding how to hold the drumsticks and strike the drums. The children took turns playing the

 drum set under the teacher’s guidance. They practiced striking the drums with drumsticks, fo-
 cusing on rhythm and timing. The children were given the opportunity to explore the drum set
 freely, experimenting with different rhythms and techniques. They showed great enthusiasm and
 interest in playing the drum set. Drumming sessions allowed the children to demonstrate im-

 proved fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.it help to begin recognizing and replicating
 simple rhythms and also help practice teamwork and sharing as they took turns using the drum
 set.
 Another exciting element of the session was

 the use of microphones. The children enjoyed
 learning how to hold the microphone properly
 and experimented with speaking and singing
 into it. This helped build their confidence in

 expressing themselves and introduced them to
 the basics of sound amplification.
 They also dedicated time to learning solfa
 notes of commonly sung nursery rhymes.

 Adults supported this process by helping the


 children recognize, compare, and distinguish between distinct sounds. The children also played
 the xylophone. Playing the xylophone involved striking the keys with mallets, which helped the
 children develop hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. This activity also enhanced their

 ability to recognize patterns, follow sequences, and understand cause and effect, contributing to
 their cognitive development.

 These musical experiences not only boosted
 the children’s self-confidence but also gave

 them a sense of accomplishment. Additionally,
 engaging in music stimulates various areas of
 the brain, improving cognitive skills such as

 memory, problem-solving, and spatial-temporal
 abilities.






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