Креативність розглядається як один з найпотужніших факторів розвитку особистості. Подано
авторське розуміння креативності молодшого школяра у контексті розвитку його особистості в процесі
музичного навчання. Актуалізовано значення музичного мистецтва у загальному психічному,
фізіологічному, інтелектуальному розвитку дітей. Відзначається вплив розвиненого поліфонічного слуху
на розвиток креативного мислення дітей. Запропоновано шляхи вирішення проблеми розвитку креативної
особистості у процесі навчання музики. Розвиток креативності молодших школярів у процесі навчання
музики варто розглядати як складову їхнього особистісного розвитку.
In the article different approaches to the interpretation of creativity in native and foreign scientific
literature are analyzed. The process of personality development has always been at the center of attention of
scientists. It is noted that the creativity is one of the most powerful factors in the development of personality.
Reforming education in Ukraine involves finding new forms and methods of learning. They are aimed at the
formation of the personality of a pupil capable of creative activity. Consequently, the education of a creative
personality is one of the main tasks of modern education
The purpose of the article is to reveal the significance of musical education for the development of
creativity as a component of the personal formation of junior pupils.
It is emphasized that there is no single understanding of the notion of creativity today. In scientific
literature creativity is interpreted as an ability to creative activity and as a process of creative thinking.
Scientists note the attraction of children to music, to which they react emotionally. Therefore, the
development of creativity in the process of teaching music is one of the main tasks of contemporary artistic
education. In the article the author's understanding of the junior pupil's creativity in the context of the
development of his personality in the process of music training is presented. The significance of musical art
in general psychological, physiological, intellectual development of children has been actualized. The
influence of musical art on the emotional sphere of children is noted. Teaching music involves the use of
musical and creative activities. In the course of this activity, the development of musical thinking takes place,
personal qualities of junior pupils are formed. Musical improvisation positively influences the development
of children's musical thinking.
The powerful developing potential of polyphony for the development of the intelligence of junior pupils
is emphasized. The influence of developed on folklore material polyphonic ear on the development of
creative thinking of children was noted. The ways of solving the problem of development a creative
personality in the process of teaching music are offered. It is noted that the development of the junior pupil's
creativity in the process of teaching music should be regarded as an integral part of their personal
development.