Investigating the Impact of a Music Training Programme on the Development of Rhythm, Lexicon, and Executive Functions in 2- and 4-Year-Olds
摘要
Many studies have explored the relationship between music and developmental skills, suggesting that musical training may foster rhythm, lexicon, and executive functions. However, the existing literature has mainly focused on preschoolers, considering a single developmental domain or long-term programmes. This study implemented an 8-week music training for 2- and 4-year-olds with a sample including 54 toddlers (Mage = 29.0 months) and 54 preschoolers (Mage = 52.9 months), divided into experimental (62) and control (46) groups. A pre-post training design was employed, considering rhythm (using the Rhythmic Imitation test, Stamback,