Step-by-Step Instructions, Input and Output, Starting Age
Input in the Misosofi method means listening to music. Output means singing.
In the case of starting this method from fetus to the age of 2, they are still too small to do output training, so start with input training.
In cases where a child is starting this method after the age of 2, they are able to do both input and output training. It is important to balance both.
Training is the same whether starting before or after the age of 2. To begin with, listen to a lot of music (input) and then sing (output). That is all. When starting after the age of 2, listen to music as much as possible and try to do as much output training as possible, even for a short time. It is the same when starting after the age of 3, but it is very important to spend more time for training in proportion to age.
Input and Output
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Instruction details of the Misosofi method Perfect Pitch Series
Procedure of Steps
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Follow the instructions below for the Misosofi method Perfect Pitch series. The table below shows the roles of each of the materials and which material to use for each step. (Ideally start by using 'Simple Steps' and after you have gotten used to it, read this procedure to understand more and customise for your child.)
STEP
1
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Listen to music on Playlist（30min-）
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Listen to Main book or/and Character Guide（More than 1 or 2 times/a week）
STEP 1 is the basis for all training. Children of any age should try to do STEP 1 everyday as much as possible. Besides listening to audio and playlists, it may be good to have days listening to music that their parents enjoy or just reading picture books. This will help develop an interest in music and the learning materials, while also educating ears and developing their sense of pitch at the same time. Ideally, it is good to do STEP 1 for at least 30min to 1 hour a day, but adjust it based on your schedule and your child’s enthusiasm. It is also effective to use spare time such as traveling in a car, before sleeping, playtime, during meals and so on.
Develop an interest in music and the training materials,
Input 1 (Listening to music and educating the ears)
Guide time: Total 30min to 1 hour per day
Playlist: Everyday if possible,
Main book/Character Guide: More than 1 or 2 times/week
STEP
2
Input 2 (Listening to music and developing Perfect Pitch)
Guide time: About 10-30min, 3 times-everyday/week
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Listen to Character Guide soundtrack
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Listen to Main book soundtrack
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Listen to Workbook soundtrack
The soundtrack for each of the picture books are created with the aim of developing Perfect Pitch. Please listen to the audio with STEP 1.
STEP
3
Output (Sing the sound you hear to settle Perfect Pitch)
Guide time: About 10 seconds-10mins, 3 times-everyday/week
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Listen to Sing After Me! and sing
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Listen to Character Guide soundtrack and sing
Once your child gets used to Sing After Me!, sing the songs in the Character Guide. (Music notes for the songs are available for download) After your child gets used to music and input via STEP 1 and STEP 2, sing with Sing After Me! and Character Guide soundtrack. Singing makes it easier to absorb Perfect Pitch. If your child has difficulties or feels shy singing, we suggest that parents sing and set an example.
STEP
4
Master musical terms, Rhythm exercise
Guide time: About 5min-10min, more than 1-3 times/week
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Listen to Workbook and clap hands along with the rhythm
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Listen to Workbook easy version and clap hands along with the rhythm
Let’s do a rhythm exercise while listening to these audio. Also, learn musical terms in the picture books while reading it.
TEST
Let’s test and see how much Perfect Pitch is mastered!
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Test using the audio for testing What Is This Note?
Once you’ve gone through all the steps, check how much Perfect Pitch your child has mastered. We suggest to do tests regularly and record how much your child has mastered Perfect Pitch. If you feel your child has not developed Perfect Pitch or is not improving, please try to see if your child is really interested in output training. Try and create an environment in which the child grows interested in Perfect Pitch, for example by using dolls to encourage the child to sing. Another way to get your child to become interested in output training is to use stickers and reward them at every milestone.
Point
As described above, start from STEP 1 and add each step in order.
- Please see contents and how to use each picture book for more details.
- Please try to gauge how your child is feeling and pace the training appropriately.
- From fetus 6 months to the age of 2 is the most important period for learning Perfect Pitch. Please try to play music as much as possible to educate young ears.
Step 1-4 Start time guideline
The steps required are different depending on what age your child starts this training. Depending on their age, your child may have to do a few steps at the same time. Please refer to the chart 'start time guideline' below and check what steps your child needs to do.
Step 1-4 Start time guideline
For example, in the case of starting this method at fetus 6 months, start from STEP 1 and add STEP 2 at fetus 9 months. These steps educate ears. Then, around the time your child is able to sing, add STEP 3 on to STEPS 1 & 2 for absorbing perfect pitch. Around the age of 4, add STEP 4 on to STEPS 1, 2 & 3 to improve abilities related to musicality such as a general sense of music and learning music terms.
When starting this method after the age of 2, start STEPS 1 & 2 at the same time to get used to music and the training materials and to educate the ear. You can also use any spare time such as traveling in the car, playtime, during meals and before bed, to try and listen to music on playlists and audio belonging to picture books.
As soon as the child gets used to music and the training materials and starts input training, add STEP 3 and start output training in earnest. For output training after 2 years old, it is important to have time to closely focus on listening and singing. In the beginning, start from 10 seconds to 10 min, 3 times a week (everyday if possible). Keep doing STEPS 1, 2, & 3 and add STEP 4 if the child is around the age of 4.