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  Musical families often hope that their little girl or boy appreciates music in the same way, and many parents look for ways to introduce the guitar to their children as young as possible. Studies have found this and music education have a positive influence on children's brains; in fact, surrounding babies with music equipment and playing guitar shouldn't have any of negative impact as long as the volume isn't set too high. Following a few tips can help parents show their infants the importance of the guitar.
  
  

Playing CDs

• Playing classical guitar music on CDs to your infant can help him appreciate the instrument and grow an understanding of what it should sound like. Getting kids in the habit of listening to classical guitar music at a young age might help them appreciate it into their teen years; they might begin to pick up rhythm and harmony from falling asleep to Bach on a guitar, CD for example. Even if they don't learn much about creating music from this, positive classical guitar music can sooth infants and help them relax. Plus, playing classical music to infants has been shown to possibly have positive effects on their developing math skills.
  
  

Practicing Guitar

• Although infants are too young to practice guitar for themselves, they can learn a lot from watching you. Playing guitar for infants can help them relax when they are cranky, plus, they also get a prime view of what guitar playing should look like. Practice your chords and some simple songs. Don't set infants in front of a recorded concert on television to teach them guitar because studies have shown this can actually have a negative impact on babies younger than two years old.
  
  

Staying Realistic

• These tips might help your infant appreciate guitar, but they might not encourage her to play guitar or become a professional musician. Don't be upset if she grows up and never touches a guitar.