Volume 2 : Issue 1 (2015)

THE EFFECTS OF MUSIC ON CHILD DEVELOPMENT

Music is a very important aspect of human life. It is helpful to live life with happiness and health. It is very interesting to analyze various research studies related to music and child development. On the basis of this research the importance of music education in child development can be established. In this research article the endeavor is made to juxtapose varied research studies with the subject and tried to derive its educational implications.

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