... a study of my own using local schools in my area as an additional means of discussion. While I do not expect my findings to be entirely accurate, I aim to conduct the study as effectively as possible in an effort to back up my findings with other research. On the whole, I expect to discover that music does have a great effect on the developing child, in many aspects, and I also hope to discover why. I do understand however that there are many conflicting views and that this may not be entirely possible. Chapter Two The Early Stages of Development a. Prenatal Behaviour and Development of Postnatal responses b. How Melodies can become Motor Skills Prenatal Behaviour and Development of Postnatal Responses There is increasing evidence to suggest that the nervous system and brain of unborn babies can process and learn music. Often underestimated in the past, it was not until the latter half ...

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