Music, Childood, and Growth Essay - 1159 Words

As children, we are exposed to many new and intriguing elements. One of those new items of exploration is the element of music. When children are brought home from the hospital and are crying without end, mothers and fathers sing to them in order to calm them down. Before putting them down to sleep, a lullaby is a common practice of parents. Songs are also very evident in children’s television shows, movies, and even books that have buttons that make music while reading the book. At a young age music enters into the grasp of children and as they grow and mature music has an even bigger impact on their life. Three pieces of music that are examples of childhood music are â€Å"Brahms’ Lullaby,† â€Å"Tse Tse Kule,† and â€Å"Nobody’s Perfect.† â€Å"Brahms’†¦show more content†¦As the harmonies are sounding together, it forms a smooth and peaceful song that reaches its purpose of lulling a child to sleep. The harmonies are also very consonant and pleasing to the ears. If the tones were harsh or dissonant, children of western cultures would have a difficult time falling asleep. An example of a worldly children’s song is â€Å"Tse Tse Kule.† It was recorded by Ivan Annan and Folkways Records. Folkways Records is owned by the Smithsonian and is a record label that seeks to bring forth folk, world, and children’s music. â€Å"Tse Tse Kule† is a Ghanaian children’s song and it expresses the importance of music in Ghanaian culture. In Ghana, children’s songs are mainly of the call and response style. They are used to help teach children certain concepts and also help the children learn their school lessons. Music is a large part of Ghanaian culture and in order for music to continue throughout time, it must be taught and instilled into a person’s life during childhood. It is for that reason that songs are incorporated into the schooling of children. Songs are pre sented during games and even during recreational activities. Usually the teacher or song leader has a more elaborate part and the children follow with their parts. In â€Å"Tse Tse Kule,† the song leader starts off singing her part and then the others repeat after her. When the children sing, they are all singing the exact same thing at the same time and that is an example