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Barnham Primary Musical instruments
We are very fortunate that our pupils have many opportunities to learn to play a musical instrument. Experienced tutors visit on a weekly basis and offer our children expert advice and encouragement in piano, recorder, clarinet, drums, guitar, ukulele, and brass instruments.
instrument can make a difference to a child’s academic performance. Learning to count rhythms helps develop maths skills and translating notes in a music book assists in increasing reading comprehension. Music encourages listening skills and instils responsibility. The children are taught how to take care of their musical instrument and books.
Pupils learning the recorder Pupil learning to play the drums
We are also hold workshops where, often topic related, the whole class can join in. Recently we have been host to an African drumming session – did you hear us?! Recent studies have shown that learning to play an
They have to become organisers of their time as they take responsibility to practice regularly at home. Music boosts self-confidence as students are encouraged to show off their skills in assemblies. Many pupils take exams and we celebrate these achievements across the whole school. www.barnhamprimaryschool.co.uk
