Consequently, Gordon[11] suggests that promoting movement while learning has the potential to expand the child's nerve network wiring system, therefore facilitating understanding of the element of rhythm.
Gordon looked at movement as an important learning process that the body must undergo in order for the learner to gain a comprehensive understanding of various elements of music, such as rhythm and melody.
When young children are given access to play a simple instrument, they unintentionally ‘construct’[13] specific knowledge and information that relates to an area of interest.
Morin's[16] article suggests that in order for students to develop a personal interest during the exploration of music, they need opportunities and experiences that have been aligned by the educator as developmentally appropriate.
Historically, music education has been deemed an important subject in the lives of young children during their daily learning experiences (Monroe;[17] Rousseau;[18] McDonald;[19] Brosterman[20] ).