A survey by Jo Jingles found more than four in 10 (41 per cent) young children are exposed mainly to pop and chart music, television and radio, compared to just two in 10 (18 per cent) who listen mainly to traditional nursery rhymes.
Parents are also reluctant to sing with their children, with seven out of 10 parents fearing that they can't sing.
Parents are likely to prioritise activities such as sports over music with only five per cent of children in the early years exposed to musical instruments.
Gill Thomas, managing director of Jo Jingles, called on parents to sing more in the home and take part in more music groups. "Today's children are surrounded by noise, but it is not constructive noise that will provide beneficial stimulation and aid learning and development," she said.
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