Playing classical music to your child can improve their listening skills later on in life

Playing classical music to your child can improve their listening skills later on in life

Playing classical music to young children boosts their concentration and self-discipline as well as their social skills
The Institute of Education, University of London examined a scheme that introduces children to classical music in assemblies and classes
Teachers said it increases pupils’ listening power, musical knowledge, aspirations and in some cases improved their English

By SARAH HARRIS

PUBLISHED: 13:27 EST, 8 January 2014

Playing classical music such as Beethoven and Mozart to young children boosts their concentration and self-discipline, a new study suggests.

Youngsters also improve their general listening and social skills by being exposed to repertoires from composers including Ravel, Shostakovich and Mendelssohn.

In addition, they are likely to appreciate a wider range of music in later years, according to a study from the Institute of Education, (IoE), University of London.

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