Effects of Hand Signs, Syllables, and Letters on First Graders' Acquisition of Tonal Skills.

Martin, Beverly A.

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ERIC Number: EJ436709

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Publication Date: 1991

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Effects of Hand Signs, Syllables, and Letters on First Graders' Acquisition of Tonal Skills.

Martin, Beverly A.

Journal of Research in Music Education, v39 n2 p161-70 Sum 1991

Investigates the contributions of tonal syllables, hand signs, and letter representations of tonal syllables to the development of verbal and symbolic tonal skills of first grade students. Finds no method to be significantly better than another. Concludes that tonal aptitude is the most significant predictor of tonal syllable and pitch performance. (DK)

Descriptors: Associative Learning, Auditory Perception, Concept Formation, Elementary School Students, Grade 1, Kodaly Method, Music Education, Music Reading, Primary Education, Skill Development

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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