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Echo short phrases
Children learn to match a note by echoing. Sing a short phrase — two to four notes — and let them sing it back. Then swap: they sing, you echo.
Keep it playful: sing their name, the dog's name, what is for dinner. Matching notes is a skill that grows with practice, and every echo counts.
How long should an echo phrase be for a young child?
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