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Peer reviewedZentz, Donald M. – Music Educators Journal, 1992
Discusses that Gestalt principles are especially well suited to teaching music. Identifies the laws of proximity, similarity, common direction, and simplicity in the notation system. Suggests that music teachers use these principles by following a logical progression to teach students to improve musical skills, solve problems, and think in…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Elementary Education, Learning Theories, Music Education
