Effects of Culture, Age, Gender, and Repeated Trials on Rote Song Learning Skills of Children 6-9 Years Old from England, Panama, Poland, Spain, and the United States.

Moore, Randall S.; Brotons, Melissa; Fyk, Janina; Castillo, Argelis

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ERIC Number: EJ598209

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Publication Date: 1997

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Effects of Culture, Age, Gender, and Repeated Trials on Rote Song Learning Skills of Children 6-9 Years Old from England, Panama, Poland, Spain, and the United States.

Moore, Randall S.; Brotons, Melissa; Fyk, Janina; Castillo, Argelis

Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education, n133 p83-88 Sum 1997

Examines the effect of repeated trials on children aged six to nine from different countries learning a new song. States that: (1) culture influences responses; (2) rote singing improves with age; (3) girls responses are better; and (4) children repeat rhythms more accurately before they can pitch match melodic contours and precise pitches. (CMK)

Descriptors: Age Differences, Children, Cultural Influences, Educational Research, Foreign Countries, Melody, Music Activities, Music Techniques, Rhythm (Music), Sex Differences, Singing, Skill Development

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Speeches/Meeting Papers

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Panama; Poland; Spain; United Kingdom (England)

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