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John E. Parsons – Update: Applications of Research in Music Education, 2025
In a series of three video-recorded assignments over a 6-week period, undergraduate music education students (N = 16) enrolled in an instrumental methods course described aloud what they were thinking about as they practiced a three-note melody on a secondary brass instrument. Later, I completed a content analysis of the students' practice…
Descriptors: Music Education, Teaching Methods, Attention, Human Body
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Brian John Panetta – Update: Applications of Research in Music Education, 2024
Conducting is a multifaceted and essential skill set expected of musicians from many specializations, but certainly for music educators who often fill ensemble leadership roles. For most undergraduate music majors, introductory conducting courses are their first experiences with conducting. Attending to all fundamental components of the…
Descriptors: Music Education, Music Activities, Undergraduate Students, Teaching Methods
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Gardner, Robert D. – Update: Applications of Research in Music Education, 2020
There are many factors that influence the ability to play with accurate intonation, and this extending-the-discussion article provides contextual information and suggested teaching strategies for helping students develop such abilities. This Part 2 article describes a series of music activities and teaching strategies that can allow teachers to be…
Descriptors: Musical Instruments, Music Education, Teaching Methods, Skill Development
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Stambaugh, Laura A.; Bryan, Carolyn J. – Update: Applications of Research in Music Education, 2022
Music reading is a central part of most band programs, yet research about music reading has rarely included articulation markings. The purpose of this study was to explore the effect of four experimental practice conditions to a control condition on woodwind players' performance of slur, accent, and staccato markings. A secondary purpose was to…
Descriptors: Music Education, Musical Instruments, Short Term Memory, Color
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Grey, Alyssa N. – Update: Applications of Research in Music Education, 2020
Rote versus note beginning instrumental pedagogy has been an active topic for music educators. Traditional method books have often comprised a significant portion of beginning instrumental curricula, though content has varied and may have been based on convention. Advocates of a rote-before-note approach have recommended that singing, movement,…
Descriptors: Music Education, Teaching Methods, Rote Learning, Musical Instruments
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Chappell, Elizabeth – Update: Applications of Research in Music Education, 2020
String musicians put a high priority on ear training in order to be successful on their instruments. Research suggests that delaying music reading to teach by ear does not negatively affect sight-reading performance in the long term, may improve music literacy skills, and also may improve student perceptions of accomplishment. The pedagogy of…
Descriptors: Music Education, Musical Instruments, Problem Solving, Auditory Discrimination
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Mio, Vanessa Andrea – Update: Applications of Research in Music Education, 2019
Postsecondary violin instructors often implement remedial pedagogy with first-year performance/music education students to holistically nurture individual artistic goals and overall well-being. Using a qualitative multiple case study research design, 10 postsecondary violin instructors from across North America were interviewed to investigate…
Descriptors: Remedial Instruction, Undergraduate Students, Music Education, Musical Instruments
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Silvey, Brian A. – Update: Applications of Research in Music Education, 2014
Music education researchers and conducting pedagogues have identified numerous behaviors that contribute to increased verbal and nonverbal teaching effectiveness of conductors on the podium. This article is a review of literature concerning several conductor behaviors that may (a) increase the effectiveness of rehearsals, (b) enhance the…
Descriptors: Music Activities, Music Education, Drills (Practice), Musicians
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Riegle, Aaron M.; Gerrity, Kevin W. – Update: Applications of Research in Music Education, 2011
The purpose of this study was to determine the pitch-matching ability of high school choral students. Years of piano experience, middle school performance experience, and model were considered as variables that might affect pitch-matching ability. Gender of participants was also considered when identifying the effectiveness of each model.…
Descriptors: Direct Instruction, Rural Schools, Music Education, Program Effectiveness