THE IMPORTANCE OF MUSIC EXPERIENCE AS AN EARLY AGE CHILDREN IN EARLY CHARACTER FORMATION OF A BETTER NATION INDONESIA
Abstract: Learning the art of
music is very important in shaping the character of children in thefuture. At
the early age of 0-6 years is the golden age in which the brain develops
veryrapidly up to 80%. At that age the brain very quickly absorb and receive
informationwithout regard to good and bad. Therefore, it is important at the
time the child is givensomething good and useful for the early formation of the
next character in the children.Especially in the arts can be done by doing the
musical experience. The character ofchildren, especially young children are
generally happy with things that are entertaining,unique, and easy to
understand. One material that is taught in Early ChildhoodEducation (early
childhood) is to introduce children songs and folk songs owned byIndonesia. It
aims to build character in children / students in the love of the homeland,
asense of culture and the desire to preserve the unique culture of Indonesia.
To introducethe children songs and folk songs that exist in Indonesia on early
PAUD one child canexperience through music. One study conducted in Indonesia is
the activity of earlychildhood music experience. There are some activities that
can be done in the activities ofthe musical experience: music activities,
activities of singing, playing musical activities,and events move to the music.
Author: Eka Andaryani Siti
Journal Code: jppaudsdgg150018