Abstract:
This paper reports on a literature study and a small scale observation
performed on musical play by children from 4 up to 6 years of age. It will
look into the young childs’ general-, as well as their musical development, in
order to explain certain types of (musical-) play. It will then move on to forms
of musical play and the role of the teacher whithin. Finally, in order to
interpret findings from literature, it reflects on video footage1 of children
playing musically, thus tying literature and practice together.