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Moving towards music: Viewing early years musical engagement through the lenses of movement, interaction, motivation, agency, identity and context

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This article provides a broad overview of the theoretical approaches underpinning our understanding of early musical development, and considers how this sets the foundation for later development across the lifespan. Through a review of research evidence and theory, I argue for the importance of interaction in thinking about musical development: movement is at the heart of theories of development; interaction and synchrony form the foundation for music learning; and motivation, agency and identity shape patterns of early engagement with music. The importance of setting these activities in context is also emphasized: for parents, teachers and researchers to fully understand young children’s musical experiences, it is vital to consider the cultural contexts and histories of the musical materials, the listener and the situation, as well as how these interact.

Acceptance Date May 1, 2020
Publication Date Jul 1, 2020
Journal International Journal of Music in Early Childhood
Print ISSN 2516-1989
Publisher Intellect
Pages 25-38
DOI https://doi.org/10.1386/ijmec_00010_1
Keywords agency; context; identity; interaction; motivation; movement
Publisher URL http://doi.org/10.1386/ijmec_00010_1

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