There are many similarities between music and maths. There are many researches that show how music helps children grasp maths concept.
Patterning vs Phrases
In maths, the child is taught patterns like ABAB or AABAAB. In music, the piece usually comprises 3 or 4 phrases, in a similar ABBA manner. The child can appreciate the music piece, hence decipher otherwise abstract maths concept easily.
Notes vs Fractions
In music, a 4/4 bar is made of different notes of different time (quavers, crotchets, minim, dotted minim & semi breve), making up to 4 counts in total. This is equivalent to dividing 4 into different numbers in maths. Fractions can be explained in this way- crochets can be made of 2 quavers (1/2) or 4 semi quavers (1/4).
A toddler who can barely count to 10 can easily clap or sway with the rhythm of music. Hence, before we kickstart a child in maths, let them sing & dance!
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