Music Lessons. Logorhythmics. Part 2

This material is suitable for young children and adults.

Biologists and doctors have long proven that performing certain movements in a given rhythm can improve well-being and help treat certain nervous disorders, such as stuttering. Movements, speech, and music help children learn to speak clearly and beautifully. Logorhythmics combines music, movement, and words, such as a song or poem, integrating three components into one. This methodology includes speech therapy, musical-rhythmic, and physical education.

Noise Jars. Developing auditory perception through noise differentiation.

We prepare several small jars, which can be made from Kinder Surprise containers, and fill them with different loose materials, such as beans, millet, tea, or beads. Each jar produces a distinct sound when shaken due to its contents. This game develops auditory perception and teaches children to differentiate between various noises. Developing auditory perception is crucial for the emergence and functioning of spoken language.

Among the jars, children must find those that sound the same. We motivate them to focus on making the correct decision. During the game, we discuss how different objects create different sounds when shaken. For example, beans sound loud, while salt sounds soft. We can arrange the jars in order of increasing sound intensity. In another game, the child can create their own jar by choosing a material and filling an empty container. This teaches children to concentrate on sounds, which is vital for hearing and speech development.

Game: “Identifying the Source of Sound.”

Children take turns making noise with the containers, while others listen with their eyes closed. Without opening their eyes, they point to where they think the sound is coming from. They then open their eyes to check if they were correct.

Musicians.
Playing noise instruments helps develop rhythmic hearing and fine motor skills. Finger training stimulates specific areas of the brain, which influences speech development and logical thinking.

Tambourines.
A tambourine is a small round instrument with a membrane in the center and jingles around the edge. Playing toy musical instruments promotes hand movement development. In this activity, the child holds the tambourine or drum in their left hand and strikes it with their right palm, then switches hands. Shaking the tambourine involves wrist movements. The tambourine can also be used in running and walking exercises. Clear hits on the tambourine help regulate the pace of the activities. We explain to children that everything around us follows the laws of rhythm, like the heartbeat and breathing (inhale and exhale). Rhythmic music supports emotional balance, coordinated actions, synchronization of movements, and proper breathing. A child’s health also depends on the correct rhythmic organization of life.

Bell and Castanets.
Castanets are a percussion instrument consisting of two shell-like plates. Most musical compositions rely on the clarity and intensity of percussion instruments. Rattles are often the first percussion instruments used by children.

During music lessons, children engage in various types of musical activities.