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Zervoudakes, Jason; Tanur, Judith M. – Journal of Research in Music Education, 1994
Reports on a study of student preference for musical instruments over 3 decades in 600 elementary, secondary, and colleges. Finds that gender-based segregation has increased at the high school and college level, but findings at the elementary level are inconclusive. (CFR)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Females, Higher Education, Males
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Sheldon, Deborah A.; Reese, Sam; Grashel, John – Journal of Research in Music Education, 1999
Investigates the performance-quality ratings among college-age instrumentalists grouped in three solo preparation conditions using no accompaniment, live accompaniment, or intelligent digital accompaniment. Finds that the highest quality ratings across all groups were achieved in rhythm, technique, and articulation; the second performance ratings…
Descriptors: Applied Music, College Students, Higher Education, Music Education
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Costa-Giomi, Eugenia – Journal of Research in Music Education, 1999
Examines the effects of 3 years of piano instruction on children's cognitive abilities. Finds that children's general cognitive and spatial abilities improved significantly, but those improvements were only temporary. Believes that the positive effects on the children's cognitive abilities were dependent upon their dedication to learning the…
Descriptors: Child Development, Cognitive Development, Elementary School Students, Higher Education