Abstract:
The article reveals the author's view on the possibilities of musical activity, as a way of the formation of a positive attitude towards the cultures of the nearest surrounding among older preschool children. The analysis of key concepts is offered: activity, musical activity, kinds of musical activity in preschool age. The problem of the content and selection of the repertoire for the older preschoolers in the context of the above mentioned attitude is involved. The conditions for the formation of the older preschoolers' studying attitude are developed and indicated.