Abstract

The article analyzes different approaches and views on the possibilities of effective development of intellectual abilities of primary school students in music lessons. In this context, the author emphasizes the special importance of music, creative and performing activities. Also, the article provides an overview of the results of the study of the level of acquisition of various intellectual skills that were identified during music lessons among primary school students. It was found that the most important aspect of the development of intellectual abilities and skills in children of primary school age is the motivational aspect. School teachers, educators, club leaders and, in particular, music teachers should work on the development of motivation. In addition, the article summarizes and clarifies the meaning of the concept of «intellectual skills». Different aspects of the process of formation of intellectual skills are distinguished: motivational, meaningful, operational and reflexive. The author argues that in the process of performing the tasks set by the music teacher using the methods proposed and disclosed in the article, students effectively learn intellectual skills, the development of which will allow in the future logically and effectively: analyze, classify, compare; to separate the primary from the secondary; to divide the whole into parts, highlighting their features, specific properties; to combine the elements found as a result of the analysis in an integral art form; draw up and adhere to an adequate and logical motivated «internal action plan». The results of the conducted experimental work allow to draw conclusions that systematic and purposeful lessons of musical art promote intellectual and emotional development of children, accelerate processes of maturing and socialization. In addition, music lessons help to improve efficiency, concentrate and accumulate attention, teach to approach any problem in a non-standard and creative way.

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