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salsa or classical music?

« on: April 28, 2009, 08:35:29 AM »

Does it matter? I think kids love music...it is incredible how much they can learn singing, dancing and moving their bodies with music.
When my baby was on my belly I used to play classical music every morning, and afternoon every single day, now she is 14 months and she loves classical music, but she loves also salsa, when I play for her classical she goes to sleep(no kidding) but when I play salsa she dances and smiles.
What about you?


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Re: salsa or classical music?

« Reply #1 on: April 28, 2009, 05:31:12 PM »

My son loves any music he hears, whether it be a tv jingle or something on the radio. I play a lot of classical music for him. We listen to it in the car and sometimes at home, but I also play some kids music at home.

I think you should play both. Classical music is great for background music or relaxation. Salsa would be great when you want to get up and move. I think any music is great for a child as long as it isn't too crazy or has bad lyrics.


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Re: salsa or classical music?

« Reply #2 on: April 29, 2009, 01:43:19 AM »

Music is for enhancing our lives. Stimulating our brains is a nice by-product, but it's not the main reason for listening.

Classical music has a huge variety of sound qualities, from the strings to the winds to the horns to the percussion. It has melody, harmony, and counterpoint. It can be soothing or rousing or disturbing.

Salsa has complexity of rhythm and makes us want to dance. It has it's own history and culture.

My son likes classical (Fantasia music, Mommy) sometimes, but it doesn't get him excited. He likes his KinderMusic CD's, flammenco guitar, 70's disco, and the Blu Man Group.


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Re: salsa or classical music?

« Reply #3 on: April 29, 2009, 03:58:56 AM »

I usually use classical music as a background sound when we play etc. I use Africa songs and classical ballet music when we move and dance together. I think both are good to my baby.


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Re: salsa or classical music?

« Reply #4 on: April 29, 2009, 11:36:40 AM »

I play fast music when my son is playing.N play classical music when he is feeling sleepy.coz it is soothing n helps in relaxing.


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Re: salsa or classical music?

« Reply #5 on: May 01, 2009, 03:36:00 PM »

I agree we should expose our children to all types of music.

However, I do think classical music does have a special quality to it - it's just very intricate in ways that no other types of music can be, especially if you're talking about an orchestral piece played by an an entire orchestra.

I personally enjoy many different types of music, but certain classical pieces just hits me like no other music genre can. This is especially the case with piano concertos. I truly feel like my brain is extra stimulated!


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Re: salsa or classical music?

« Reply #6 on: May 01, 2009, 03:44:08 PM »

I wonder if the R & B that I expose my child to is damaging?


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Re: salsa or classical music?

« Reply #7 on: May 02, 2009, 12:24:54 AM »

You guys are overdoing it.


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Re: salsa or classical music?

« Reply #8 on: May 02, 2009, 02:50:43 AM »

Quote from: Aiysha on May 02, 2009, 12:24:54 AM

You guys are overdoing it.

What?


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Re: salsa or classical music?

« Reply #9 on: May 02, 2009, 06:16:57 AM »

Quote from: Aiysha on May 02, 2009, 12:24:54 AM

You guys are overdoing it.

What do you mean with overdoing it??


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Re: salsa or classical music?

« Reply #10 on: May 02, 2009, 01:50:01 PM »

Maybe she doesn't like R & B!


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Re: salsa or classical music?

« Reply #11 on: May 03, 2009, 12:14:30 AM »

Just creating ruckus...but when I read such forums, it makes me wonder, about those parents who religiously expose their infants to certain types of music and incorporate it into their daily schedules. For example, classical music. Yes, it may be soothing or it may just be background noise to them. Did you guys grow up listening to this music? Did you as adults incorporate it into your daily lives before you had kids? If yes, then I can understand that you'd want to expose your children to it, but if not, then what the heck??? I didn't listen to classical growing up, and I'm fine....or maybe not knowing Beethoven is seriously hindering me emotionally and intellectually...


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Re: salsa or classical music?

« Reply #12 on: May 03, 2009, 12:21:46 AM »

I think for brain estimulation probably classical is best, but we definetly need variety in our lives and music is not the exception. It would always depend on the activity you are in at that moment and you mood.