- Paperback: 288 pages
- Publisher: Hodder Mobius (18 April 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0340820918
- ISBN-13: 978-0340820919
- Product Dimensions: 21.2 x 13.4 x 2.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,258,177 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This text shows how children can benefit from music's ability to heal, strengthen and aid learning. Each chapter is devoted to a particular age, from prenatal to school, and parents and teachers can access musical guides, practical suggestions and games to play to stimulate children.
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Don Campbell is the world's foremost educator on the connection between music and healing. He trained as a classical musician with Nadia Boulanger in France. In 1988 he founded the Institute of Music, Health, and Education, and he frequently lectures at universities, at music organisations, at Omega and Esalen, to corporate managers, and to health care professionals. He lives in Boulder, Colorado, USA.
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Long before the lyrics to "Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star" were written, children across France sang the words you see above to the same tune. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
Long before the lyrics to "Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star" were written, children across France sang the words you see above to the same tune. Read the first page
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you are thinking of having a baby, expecting one or already have a young child please read this book. You'll love it! A truly inspiring and scientific text about the benefits of music in developing happy, self-confident intelligent children and encouraging and stimulating them in their love of music, even in the womb!
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Campbell is at his best when he focuses on children's neurological development and how it relates to music. He demonstrates how at different stages of a child's first years music and language will have varying impacts that directly correlate to a particular stage of neurological development. By reading his work a parent gains a better understanding of a child's capabilities at a given age.
Like any good researcher, however, Campbell often gets too involved in the tiniest details and loses sight of the big picture. His writing is verbose and it appears he lacked a strong editor. Still, worth a look.
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29 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Pro - Babysitter plays Mozart
26 Sep 2000
Format:Hardcover
Every week I go to Shane and Susan's house to babysit for their 5 year old boy, Michael. I like my job, but Michael is sometimes hard to put to bed. A few weeks ago, The Mozart Effect for Children was on the table next to the TV. I like music alot and play in the band in my school.
I understood the chapter about five and six year olds and I used the exercises. They work....and the music helped him go to sleep. I know music is smart and that this book must be read by every parent and babysitter.
Thanks....Dana
18 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Parent - therapist gives a standing ovation
12 Oct 2000
Format:Hardcover
This book is outstanding. As a parent and nearly a grand parent, as well as a music therapist, I welcome this clear and creative book. There is no doubt you can use the Mozart Effect in your home the way Campbell defines it. It is more than just a scientific study, it is about knowing how to nuture a child and a family with music . Campbell is neither elitest nor arrogant. He inspires and informs. All types of music are included and the book takes a step by step, age by age, approach to brain and body development. He shows us that The Mozart Effect goes back to research in France over forty years ago and continues in centers throughout the world today to help children with ADD, speech problems and dyslexia.
As a music therapist, I hope every family will use this book. It can improve listening and communication. It can inspire us to look at a much bigger picture in child development. Thanks Don Campbell for doing your homework so well.
20 of 25 people found the following review helpful
This book Sings !
12 Oct 2000
Format:Hardcover
This book will make me a smarter parent. I am amazed at how this book blends the practical, the scientific and the artistic into common sense. I am not a fan of Classical music, but this book has helped me understand more about the healthy qualities of music.
Mr. Campbell gives me the evidence I need to show my school district that music classes must be included in every child's schoolday. The book is well referenced and gives many ways to help children improve their minds with music. This book sings the heart, the brain and the body of music!
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