Singing is a skill that many children want to learn. If you start teaching your children to sing from a young age, a love for music can be nurtured throughout the ages. Start with basic notes and chords, then teach the kids some songs and vocal exercises. Since singing is a technical skill, a professional coach can be very helpful in developing children's voices. But even without the help of a trained teacher, your children can learn to love the art of singing.
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Part 1 of 3: Teaching the Basics
Step 1. Warm up by steaming
Before starting to practice singing, ask the children to take deep breaths and then yawn. This way, the throat will open, preventing tension when singing.
Step 2. Practice breathing
Children need to learn how to breathe properly while singing. Do some breathing exercises so they can understand how to catch their breath while singing.
- Have the children inhale through their noses, then exhale through their mouths.
- Encourage children to direct air into the abdomen and diaphragm, not the chest. Ask them to place their hands on their stomachs and direct the air so that the stomach expands.
- Ask the children to count while breathing. Ask them to inhale to the count of four, then exhale by counting to four again.
Step 3. Look for notes that appear naturally
Ask the child to sing something like "la" or "ah" and find the natural pitch. Use a pitch meter to measure the pitch of the note. You can also play notes on a piano or other musical instrument to find notes that are close to your child's vocal range.
Step 4. Use these notes as a basis for exploring the pitch scale
Once each child has a starting point, you can use it as a basis for exploring common starting pitch scales. Guide them through the basic A/B/C scale, with the scale recording as an aid. Start in the natural range of the child's voice and ask to raise and lower the scale as needed.
Don't worry if your child can't reach a note perfectly right away. The goal of this exercise is for the child to feel at home and acquire a shadow tone. You can fine-tune the accuracy at a later date
Step 5. Show the scale and pitch visually
Children tend to respond to visual cues. Raise and lower your hands to instruct the children to raise and lower the pitch. You can also try using your limbs to teach the do-re-mi scale. For example, place your hands on your knees for a "do" note, move your hands to your thighs for a "re" note, and so on.
Part 2 of 3: Teaching Through Games and Routines
Step 1. Show your pitch and pitch by singing
If you can sing well, sing to show pitch and pitch. If you are a teacher teaching children, you can sing the songs that were taught first. For parents, make singing a daily routine. Sing all day and sing lullabies to your child every night.
- If you're not a singer, you can always play nursery rhymes by talented singers.
- If you are a teacher, encourage parents to sing in front of their children at home.
Step 2. Start with simple songs
You can search the internet for age-appropriate songs and even buy music books for different age groups at your local bookstore. Children can benefit from learning simple classics, such as "The Itsy Bitsy Spider" and "Mary Had A Little Lamb." The songs contain simple words and melodies that teach the basics of singing.
For parents, download recordings of such songs from the internet. Play the song as a musical accompaniment while the children are playing or doing chores to introduce music into their lives
Step 3. Play a game of matching notes
Sing a note like "la" and have the children repeat the note. Keep singing alternately until they start to reach the note. Sing various notes along the basic scale. Playing in this type of imitation will help children learn to recognize notes and adjust sounds to match them.
- Using a pitch meter can be useful for making sure all children sound in sync.
- To keep the kids interested, offer small gifts during play. For example, you can give a sticker when the kids hit a note.
Step 4. Use a chorus
An echoed song is a song that engages children to respond to cues from a song guide. The participant can repeat the words or add additions such as "La-di-da". This can be the type of song that is great at teaching children to sing in tune. Many music books for children contain this type of song.
Examples include songs such as "Camp Town Races", "I Met a Bear", and "The Green Grass Grew All Around"
Step 5. Ask the children to compose a song
Be a little goofy and have fun by asking the students to compose their own songs. Kids can sing songs about magical worlds, exhausting tasks, delicious meals, and more. You can ask them to use familiar tones from a favorite classic children's song or create your own. This is another way to introduce children to music on a regular basis, by letting them learn to sing naturally in their everyday life.
If you are a teacher teaching a class, try asking the children to compose their own song in groups
Part 3 of 3: Enrolling Children in Courses and Extracurriculars
Step 1. Enroll children in extracurricular activities that involve singing
Many schools have free extracurricular activities, so take advantage of this. If there is a chorus at your child's school, encourage him to join it. If the child can choose a lesson in his semester, encourage him to choose a class that involves singing.
Extracurricular activities do not always have to be directly related to singing. Activities such as playing in a band and even music lessons can help develop your child's singing skills
Step 2. Find a vocal teacher
If it's affordable for you, search the internet for a vocal teacher near you. Teaching children the technical aspects of singing can be difficult if you are not professionally trained. A personal vocal coach can be helpful in teaching children to sing.
Look for a vocal teacher with experience with children. Compared to adults, children respond to teaching differently, so they will benefit from a coach who knows how to talk to children
Step 3. Look for lessons on the internet
Online lessons are often cheaper than hiring a professional vocal teacher. You can pay for access to online courses that will provide teachable material. Online courses sometimes include evaluations from time to time from real instructors via platforms such as Skype.
Step 4. Ask the children to join the choir activity
Look for children's choir activities in your area and consider asking your child to join. If your child belongs to a church that has choir activities, for example, register him or her. Singing with other children, under the direction of a professional, can help children hone their singing skills.
