What is the purpose of absorption in the Acculturation of Preparatory Audiation?

The purpose of absorption in the Acculturation of Preparatory Audiation is to create a foundational listening experience for children during their early musical development. This phase, which lasts for an initial period such as 18 months, emphasizes the importance of listening to various musical styles and elements. During this time, children are not only absorbing sounds and musical structures but also beginning to internalize musical concepts that will support their later abilities in processing music more actively.

This absorption stage is crucial as it allows children to develop their musical ear and understand the nuances of music through exposure rather than through direct performance or complex theoretical instruction. Listening becomes the primary mode of engagement with music, setting the stage for further exploration in improvisation and performance as they grow.