How to choose a drum kit for beginners? First of all, you need to be clear about one thing - there is a huge difference between a "standard drum set" and a "beginner drum set". This difference can be seen in the parts count, but you can also see it in the price of a specific model.In short, you may be reluctant to spend too much money on your first drum kit because you may not even know what you need. For starters, you only need the basics, like a hi-hat, a few toms, a bass drum, and a snare drum.These parts are sometimes called the "vital parts" of the drum kit, since all other parts are just "extensions." Once you understand the basics, you can feel free to upgrade your kit to find 3- to 5-piece drum kits as long as you like.Also, you'll need to decide if you...

With the development of modern society and the improvement of people's living standards, the piano as an instrument is no longer unfamiliar to everyone. However, many people still have the ingrained notion that one must start learning the piano from a young age. If an adult begins to learn the piano, they are likely to be told by those around them: "You're already so old, is it still possible?" "You're already so tired from work, why make things harder for yourself?" Some also believe that playing the piano must cost a lot of money, thinking it is an activity for the 'wealthy.'In fact, this is not the case. Franz Joseph Haydn, a founder of the Viennese classical school, once said: "The true meaning of art is to make people happy, to inspire and empower them." The piano, as a form of elegant entertainment, has become a way for many parents...

When children have a heavy academic workload, music classes and other elective courses are often squeezed out by the main subjects.However, a large-scale longitudinal study in the Netherlands found that taking more music classes can significantly enhance students' cognitive abilities, including reasoning, short-term memory, planning, and self-control, thereby improving academic performance.The study was organized by researchers from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and tracked 147 children from different schools.According to the structured music teaching methods established by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science and the guidance of the Center for Art Education Experts, these schools offered supplementary music and visual arts courses in addition to regular main subjects.In class, students learn both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. The tracking study lasted for two and a half years, after which researchers assessed students' academic performance and various cognitive abilities such as planning, self-control, and memory.The results showed that children who took...

学习乐器对孩子来说是一段神奇的旅程，但我们不得不承认，想让他们持续练习并不总是那么容易。家长经常为如何激励孩子练习而苦恼，却又不想让练琴时间变成一场“战斗”。好消息是，通过正确的策略，您可以让练琴变得有趣，并帮助您的孩子爱上乐器。   1.营造有趣且有回报的环境 （Create a Fun and Rewarding Environment）   爱因斯坦曾说过：“I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious.”（我没有特别的天赋，我只是充满了强烈的好奇心。）作为家长和老师，我们需要充分了解兴趣和专注度对孩子学习的重要性。让孩子在积极和支持性的氛围中茁壮成长。Bjorklund & Blasi (2012) 的研究中提到，儿童的注意力集中能力随着年龄和经验的积累显著提升，这为下述经验公式提供了支持。Shaffer & Kipp (2010) 在《发展心理学》中指出，年幼儿童通常难以长时间专注于单一活动，建议教育者根据儿童的注意力特点设计教学活动，并每隔15-20分钟切换活动。   1.1 孩子的专注时间 (Attention Span of Children) 孩子的专注时间因年龄和兴趣水平而异，一般可以用以下公式估算： 专注时间（分钟） = 年龄 × 2 到 5 例如： 5岁儿童：10-25分钟 8岁儿童：16-40分钟 如果任务是孩子感兴趣的，专注时间可能会更长，而无趣或复杂的任务会缩短这个时间。   1.2 根据上述经验公式，我们给出如下练琴的专注时间建议： 幼儿（4-6岁）：每次练习10-15分钟即可，分段完成； 小学生（7-10岁）：每次20-30分钟，但可以在中间休息一下； 高年级学生（11岁及以上）：30-45分钟较为合适，但仍需动态调整。 在有效时长内，我们还可以将练习时间变得特别且有趣，比如用贴纸、小奖励或额外的玩耍时间来奖励完成练习目标的努力。可以设计一个练习进度表，让孩子记录自己的进步，并为每一个小成就庆祝。   Lucia老师说：“我一向致力于在严谨教学的同时维持一个轻松愉快的整体课堂氛围，也许在周期性课程的期间，关于具体的知识细节会被孩子遗漏，他们无法记忆的格外清晰，但整体的课堂感觉他们是不会遗忘的。在我的课堂中，我会使孩子在70%的程度上体会到快乐，有趣和成就感，在30%的程度上促使他们专注于某些细节，从而培养其耐心和专注力。”（您的孩子在练琴的过程中遇到什么困难了吗？在下方留言，我将积极为您解答）     2. 设定实际目标并分步骤完成（Set Realistic Goals and Break Them Down）   对于孩子来说，过大的目标可能让他们感到压力。与其说“练习30分钟”，不如把它分解成更小的、可实现的目标。例如，“将某一乐句右手主旋律部分，按照某一节奏，重复5遍。”并且配合在旁边完成计数和进行鼓励。完成小目标能增强信心并保持兴趣。当他们在重复练习中逐渐形成肌肉记忆时，流畅度会得到逐步的提升，孩子也会感受到进步从而建立信心，获得正向反馈。   3.加入游戏和创意元素（ Incorporate Games and Creativity）   孩子天性爱玩，那么为什么不把练琴变成游戏呢？用骰子决定弹奏某个段落的次数，或者让他们“教”自己的玩偶弹琴。还可以鼓励孩子创作自己的旋律或即兴演奏，激发他们的创意。例如，将音阶练习变成一场“比赛”，让他们尝试在准确弹奏的同时打破自己的最快纪录。   在parsons music的特色音乐课程 —《小小莫扎特》中，为小朋友充分设计了有趣的游戏环节，在课堂中穿插舞蹈、律动、绘画等精彩地互动。课程以贝多芬熊和莫扎特老鼠在学习音乐过程中的冒险故事为中心。孩子们通过上述活动体验音乐，培养手眼协调能力，为学习钢琴和其他乐器做好准备。     4. 参与并表现出真正的兴趣（Be Involved and Show Genuine Interest）   作为家长，我们要充分意识到情绪的感染力以及父母言传身教的深远影响。当孩子看到父母积极参与他们的学习过程时，往往会受到鼓舞，表现出更高的热情和动力。因此，不妨试着和孩子一起坐下来练习，关注他们的进步，询问他们正在练习的内容，甚至尝试学习一首简单的曲子。   再或者，家长可以尝试与孩子进行角色互换。您来扮演学生，让小朋友扮演老师。作为学生的您要积极地向“小老师” 请教问题。通过这样的互动，您不仅能拉近与孩子的距离，还能增加孩子的成就感。您的热情和投入，将成为激励孩子坚持练琴的强大动力，帮助他们养成持之以恒的好习惯，同时也让音乐学习成为一种温暖的亲子体验。     5. 赞扬努力，而不仅仅是结果（Celebrate Effort, Not Just Results）   孩子需要感受到努力是值得的。“你一直在努力练习这首曲子，我能听出你这周进步了很多，干得漂亮！” 与其只关注完美，不如赞扬他们的努力和进步。这种积极的反馈会帮助他们建立成长型思维，并享受学习的过程。多多学习一些赞美的语言吧！   结论：帮助孩子培养对音乐的终身热爱（Help Your Child Build a Lifelong Love for Music） 通过让练琴变得有趣和充满回报，您可以帮助孩子培养对音乐的真正热爱。记住，这不仅仅是成为一名熟练的音乐家，而是让他们对音乐充满热情并欣赏音乐的美好。