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In today’s society, reading is a necessary skill for us to gain knowledge through reading books, newspapers as well as accessing the internet to get the latest information. New creative ideas can written down and when read by other people can lead to further exploration and application of those new ideas. A skilled reader can read faster, absorb information quickly and process it, thus enhancing his performance at work.
Reading assists the children as well as adults to acquire expressive skills and also strengthen their language. This will in turn assist to further develop as well as expand the brain, helping the mind to grow. It is vital for young children to read more as it improves their verbal and written language. This is the period in their life when they are able to expand their vocabulary and learn new words through reading. Through reading story books, the children are able to transport themselves into another world through their imagination. Some children are able to develop creative ideas through their reading. Last but not least, the ability to read comes in handy during our daily life like reading instructions, signing documents and communicating with other people.

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Music is an universal language, there are no boundaries to anyone understanding music.  Humans can use music to communicate with others, when the normal language cannot be used.  Music has the ability to help us be more creative, explore our imagination and the catalyst for our mind.  When you listen to music, you enter a different world where a story is being conveyed through the music being performed.  Human senses are being touched  and you feel that you are on a journey of new discoveries.  Music can affect our  mood, often improving our mood , creating strong feelings and memories when we listen to it.  Since music is a form of art, it can assist children and adults as a means of expressing themselves.

1. Music  can help bring people together, sharing ideas, develop new friendships and relationships.
2. Music has the power to get us to open ourselves up and playing together with other musicians can be an incredible experience.
3. Listening to soothing music can decrease stress, relax and heal your mind and body.  It can decrease your anxiety, take your mind       off worries and be calm under pressure.
4. Music can be used as a means to improve workout sessions, creating fun and motivation for people.  The effectiveness of your             workout sessions can improve your immune system leading to better health.Some studies have shown that people who listen to           classical music have a better memory recall.

Music can be treated as a physical form of sport where singing and learning to keep the rhythm of the music will develop coordination. Music is a gift and treasure that will stay with you for life. A great  music education not only stimulates creativity, it builds confidence and enhances the young child’s life.  As for the adults, they enjoy social recognition due to their ability to read, play and be able to express their emotions through music.

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1. Location of the piano : Ensure that the piano has good ventilation on all the sides, leaving about 4 to 6 ins gap from the walls. Do not place the piano near to the door, bathroom, windows or in any areas which often have high humidity as this will affect the piano. It is also advisable not to place the piano in an area where there is direct sunlight . The piano should be placed against an inside wall where the temperature and humidity can be maintained fairly consistently. Always remember to keep the piano heater on all the time.to prevent moisture from accumulating inside the instrument.
2. Tuning the piano : Regular tuning is very important to maintain the pitch of the piano at a standard of A-440 cycles per second. The piano will sound its’ best if it is maintained properly .A qualified piano technician will take care of the regulation as well as the internal problems of the piano.The technician can also perform any repairs to the piano if it is needed as he has the proper tools and parts which are needed.
3. Keep the piano clean : The keyboard should be covered when the piano is not in use to prevent dust from settling on it. A piano cover will also prevent dust from accumulating on top of the piano.The keys can be kept clean by occasionally wiping them with a damp piece of cloth and immediately drying them off. Sometimes the piano may benefit from an occasional polishing to enhance  the beauty of the wood. Always wash and dry your hands before you play the piano to minimise stains and stickiness on the piano keys. If anything is wedged between the piano keys, call the piano technician to remove those objects as you may damage the delicate parts if you attempt to do it yourself.
4. Keep the piano top clear : Do not place any drinks or liquids on the piano or the top of the piano .Any water or liquids which are spilled and leaked into the piano can cause damage which is irreversible .It can be very costly to repair the damages. Should any water or liquid spill into the piano, call the piano technician immediately to look into the problem.  Also do not place heavy objects on top of the piano as this may also cause damage to the piano eg vase , heavy books.
5. Play the piano regularly : It is advisable to play the piano regularly to maintain it in a good condition. It can also help you to identify any problems in the piano and get it fixed early before it develops into a major problem.
6. Moving the piano : Always get a professional piano mover to transport your piano for major relocations. This is to prevent injury to the piano, yourself.as well as your property.

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