The Education Secretary has criticised moves to stop any physical contact between teachers and pupils, saying the advice played "to a culture of fear".
Michael Gove signalled the Government's stance in a letter responding to a series of videos released by the NSPCC and music teachers' groups.
He said the campaign entitled Keeping Children Safe In Music sent out "completely the wrong message" and reinforced the idea that any adult touching a child was guilty of inappropriate conduct.
Mr Gove was responding to a campaign launched by the national children's charity, the Musicians Union, Youth Music and the Associated Board Of The Royal Schools Of Music.
"It was because I want to support you in the great work you do that I was so disappointed by the content of the recently released video," he said.
Whether it's a showing how a trombone slide should work or introducing new subtleties in oboe playing, teachers should be trusted to touch children without feeling they are somehow transgressing the rules.
By telling your music teachers they should avoid any physical contact with children, it sends out completely the wrong message that any adult who touches a child is somehow guilty of inappropriate conduct.
"We must move away from this presumption and the Department of Education is taking steps to restore common sense to the whole area."
He said examples of necessary physical contact with pupils included the demonstration of musical instruments and certain sports.
Leading children away from trouble and comforting children were also listed as potential instances of appropriate touching.
"Whether it's adjusting the position of a violin or demonstrating how to handle drumsticks, showing how a trombone slide should work or introducing new subtleties in oboe playing, teachers should be trusted to touch children without feeling they are somehow transgressing the rules," Mr Gove added.
He also confirmed the Government's plan to ban the naming of teachers accused of committing a crime against pupils until a criminal charge is made.
Christine Blower, general secretary of the National Union of Teachers, appeared to support the Government's stance.
"The NUT understands that teachers may be wary of having physical contact with pupils for fear of receiving unfounded allegations made against them," she said.
"It is however very important for teachers to be able to feel confident that contact where appropriate, particularly in subjects such as music and sport or when working with the youngest pupils, is a part of the job and should not be something they feel too intimidated to do."
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