Introduction of playing musical instruments to the primary and secondary music classes in Vietnam (YAMAHA CORPORATION)

Primary Business

• Musical Instrument Business (pianos, digital musical instruments, wind instruments, string instruments, percussion instruments, educational musical instruments, music schools, English-language schools, music entertainment software)
• Audio Equipment Business (PA equipment, AV products, network devices and communication, soundproof rooms)
• Electronic Device Business (semiconductors, automobile interiors, FA equipment)
• Other Businesses (golf products, resort facilities)

Cultivate human resources for the future Vietnam through:

1. Providing opportunities to experience the enjoyment of playing musical instruments (especially “recorder” which is a popular wind instrument for the educational use in Japanese schools)
2. Enriching contents of music subject in primary and secondary education

• In Vietnam, playing musical instruments is not included in the music curriculum, and pupils/students only learn the names and characteristics of musical instruments through appreciations and textbooks.
• On the other hand, it is quite popular to use musical instruments in schools in Japan, US, Europe, and even Asian countries like Indonesia and Taiwan.

Playing musical instruments have the following benefits:

1. Pupils/students can express their feelings through playing musical instruments. It is said to be more effective than singing.
2. Through ensembles, students recognize the existence of “others” and learn responsibilities and cooperativeness.
3. Boys in puberty, who find themselves difficult to sing, can especially express their feeling through playing musical instruments.