Baby Lullabies – Benefits for Babies Module 6

Description

What you gain from this Training Module

No baby music program would be complete without lullabies.These warm and intimate songs are found in every culture and throughout human time. Lullabies and their associated activities, rocking, patting and swaying develop musical skills in listening, moving in time even in the drowsy or sleeping baby. Lullabies are important for soothing, bonding and health but when we think about the whole child we find they are beneficial in at least seven ways.

Once you read the compelling evidence, this resource will reinforce your conviction that singing is the natural communication mode of babyhood.

Here’s what the research tells us about the main benefits: maternal singing in a soothing lullaby style reduces the arousal level in mothers and babies even when they are not being held or rocked; lullabies learned from home help babies choose whom to trust and allow to care for them; and parent-preferred lullabies also have proven benefits on the vital signs, feeding and sleep of babies born premature, and spending time in neo-natal units. The surprising evidence is how important they are for keeping parents calm and that a fine singing voice is not required, only a loving tone of voice.

Learn from a range of respected researchers about the nourishing effects of lullabies and their critical role in affecting mood regulation, friendship and general wellbeing throughout our lifetime.

What you get in your purchase

The module package contains 3 items: a training paper, a songbook and 20 music tracks.

1. PDF Download Document – Training Paper Module 5

The training paper has five sections plus references, and suggests trusted places to find out more

1. Benefits of singing lullabies to babies
2. Ways to use a variety of lullabies in everyday practice
3. Musical culture — the universality of lullabies
4. Learning through lullaby
5. Research about early musical experiences that have lifetime benefits for mood regulation, affiliation and wellbeing

• References and Organisations
• Featured Research Institutes
• Featured Projects
• Featured Lullaby Books and Media

2. PDF Download Document – Songbook: Baby Lullabies

The songbook contains appealing lullabies with lyrics, scores, and interesting notes about the texts and melodies. Use this practical resource to devise your own music program.

3. MP3s Downloadable Digital Album: Baby Lullabies

Your digital album contains 20 tracks including both vocal and backing track/karoake versions of all the songs in the songbook.

Listen to one of the songs from the downloadable digital album

Here’s a sample of the vocal track for Hush Little Baby