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Wong, Sarah Shi Hui; Low, Amanda Chern Min; Kang, Sean H. K.; Lim, Stephen Wee Hun – Journal of Research in Music Education, 2020
The ability to recognize and distinguish among varying musical styles is essential to developing aural skills and musicianship. Yet, this task can be difficult for music learners, particularly nonexperts. To address this challenge and guide music education practice, this study drew on cognitive psychological principles to investigate the effect of…
Descriptors: Music Education, Musical Composition, Music Appreciation, Listening Skills
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Reimer, Bennett – Music Educators Journal, 1997
Contends that only students with performance or composing abilities are given a chance to explore music in their education. Stresses the importance of teaching all students how to listen to music in an active, "minds-on" way instead of only teaching hands-on activities. Challenges the traditional music curriculum by refuting five myths…
Descriptors: Creative Thinking, Elementary Secondary Education, Improvisation, Learning Processes