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Geringer, John M. – Journal of Research in Music Education, 1995
Reports on a study designed to investigate loudness judgments of 30 musician and 30 nonmusician listeners in response to performed dynamic changes within a musical context. Finds that musician subjects indicated a significantly smaller magnitude of dynamic change than did nonmusician subjects. (CFR)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Majors (Students), Music Education, Music Techniques
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Coffman, Don D. – Journal of Research in Music Education, 1990
Investigates how different practice techniques (physical, mental, and alternating physical/mental) and aural knowledge of results improve the piano performance of 40 graduate and undergraduate music students. Reveals all three practice modes, especially physical practice, improved performance, whereas aural knowledge of results had little effect.…
Descriptors: Graduate Students, Higher Education, Music Education, Music Reading
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Byo, James L. – Journal of Research in Music Education, 1990
Analyzes independent videotape observation, investigating whether beginning student conductors could demonstrate high and low gestural intensity. Reports that 320 subjects had a 77 percent correct response rate to conductor gestures. Suggests intensity is recognizable across multiple illustrations and diverse music experience levels. (CH)
Descriptors: Applied Music, Body Language, Classroom Research, High School Students