The fact that the violin is a fretless instrument brings along intonation problems both in its performance and in its education. The introduction of technology into educational environments day by day, has led to the need to try different methods besides the traditional methods for solving intonation problems. The aim of this study is to examine…

Traditional methods of learning solfeggio (music theory) generally do not take advantage of computer-based support, meaning that, when learning individually, students cannot receive instantaneous feedback on their activities. The aim of this study is to examine the effectiveness of an interactive mobile application, mySolfeggio, for learning…

Traditional methods of teaching music are largely subjective, with the lack of objectivity being particularly challenging for violin students learning vibrato because of the existence of conflicting theories. By using a computer-based analysis method, this study found that maintaining temporal coincidence between the intensity peak and the target…

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of modality and redundancy principles on the attitude and learning of music theory among primary pupils of different aptitudes in Jordan. The lesson of music theory was developed in three different modes, audio and image (AI), text with image (TI) and audio with image and text (AIT). The…

This BASIC computer program designed to help music theory students practice harmonic dictation generates examples for students to use in a drill and practice approach in developing aural skills. To facilitate the implementation of effective generative algorithms, the author has used a non-linear analytical technique similar to the chord symbol…

The three projects described are a pitch pattern perception study designed to lead to accurate and rapid perception of patterns of from 2 to 12 notes, exercises leading to an understanding of basic principles of voice learning in triadic tonal music, and a procedure for manipulating encoding pitch materials interactively. (Author)

Describes the development of a CAI ear-training system centered around a concept-oriented philosophy which focuses all application areas on a learning sequence based on tertian tonality. The hardware and software support of this system, site development and maintenance, student use, and curriculum development are reported. (RAO)

This paper begins with a look at the present state of computer applications to music education. Instructional systems for instrumental music, music fundamentals, ear-training, set theory, composition, analysis, information retrieval, automated music printing and computer-managed instruction are discussed. The functions of the NCCBMI are described.…

Reports a study to determine the relationship between computer assisted aural drill time and achievement in musical interval identification, to determine the effect of computer assisted aural drill on attitude toward the study of aural music theory, and to determine the effect of previous keyboard experience on achievement. (RAO)

During the fall semester of 1993, a curriculum-based computer-based training (CBT) program was used to replace all in-class drills in intervals and chord identification for one section of freshman music theory at the University of Northern Colorado. This study was conducted to determine whether aural skills can be taught as effectively through the…

The GUIDO system offers programing in ear training and theory for kindergarten through college levels, using high-resolution graphics, touch input, and a sound synthesizer. Ear training includes intervals, melodies, chord qualities, harmonies, and rhythm. Theory covers octave designation, beat units, scales, intervals, diatonic chords,…

Presents a hypothetical instructional dialogue which illustrates the vocabulary, syntax, and style of Terrapin Music Logo, and shows how that dialect might be used to explore the concept of repetition in musical form. The educational philosophy of Logo is examined, and computer-aided discovery learning in music theory is illustrated. (eight…

The essential components of an ideal facility for computer-assisted musical composition and research are briefly described. More detailed consideration is given to the central role of a graphical display unit in such a system. (Author)

In presenting lessons in music theory by computer-assisted instruction, response-sensitive programing results in greater achievement than response-insensitive programing. (Author)