Spain is one of the European countries that attracts the most immigration, and the Valencian and Murcian regions have a large immigrant population. To our knowledge, no studies have analysed the representation of cultural diversity in visual representations of the body and musical practices in their music textbooks. Therefore, the main objective…

The primary purpose of this study was to examine the potential of LOw LAtency (LOLA), a low latency audio visual technology designed to allow simultaneous music performance, as a distance learning tool for musical styles in which synchronous playing is an integral aspect of the learning process (e.g., jazz, folk styles). The secondary purpose was…

Currently, in Latvia, an adequate teaching aid that would meet the major requirements of young novice pianists is not available. Consequently, a question arises: "What could be an ideal teaching aid for them?" The opinion survey of 165 piano teachers from all regions of Latvia was carried out according to a three-point scale, in which 30…

This article outlines the methods developed to engage in a detailed investigation of video footage of piano teaching, involving advanced students in both one-to-one and small-group settings. The paper presents the research to date in the field of musical instrument teaching, considers various challenges associated with video footage analysis, and…

Describes an independent music therapy project where the author worked with an 11-year-old boy, Johnny, who had recently become profoundly deaf. States that the goals were to master basic playing of an instrument and proficiency in reading notes and rhythms. (CMK)

Part of an international series of amply illustrated, colorful, small size books for children ages 5 to 10, this volume presents stories about different aspects of music. The text explains how to listen to music, the main families of musical instruments, the importance of musical instruments in other cultures, and how a violin is constructed. Each…

Developed by the Spanish Curricula Development Center, this ditto packet and supplement to the second unit of the fine arts curriculum written in Spanish for grade one contains visual aids designed to help the teacher carry out activities included in the teacher's guide corresponding to this unit. Kits five through eight, each intended to cover…

Four small illustrated song books and a supplementary packet of visuals and worksheets are support materials for unit seven of a fine arts strand for Spanish-speaking students in grade three. The materials are for use with the teacher's guide for the unit, composed of kits 25-28. The four Spanish song books have color illustrations to accompany…

Support materials for unit eight of a bilingual fine arts strand developed for the third grade include four small song books, a supplement of instructional aids, and a ditto packet. The timetable for use of these materials is given in the teacher's guide corresponding to this instructional strand (kits 29-32). Song books have color illustrations…

The supplement and ditto packet to the fine arts strand of unit six for second graders contains visual materials to help the teacher carry out the instructional and assessment activities for the four kits of this unit. The four kits emphasize music theory and its application, rhythm, aesthetic expression, and kinds of themes and instruments.…

The supplement and ditto packet to the unit four fine arts strand for second graders contains visual materials to aid the teacher in carrying out the instructional and assessment activities of this strand. Seatwork for individual students is featured along with materials intended for class participation activities. Illustrations, provided to help…

Examines the effects of finger placement markers (FPMs) and harmonic accompaniment (context) on the left-hand technique, intonation performance skills, and overall musical performance skills of sixth-grade beginning string students. Considers how a tactile/visual reference and an aural reference can influence the development of string-intonation…

Revolving around the basic theme of the school, unit three of the fine arts program in Spanish for first graders, with music as its core, is detailed in this teacher's guide. Kits 9-12 contain music, lyrics, graphic representations of melodic contour, and chords for guitar accompaniment for the songs used. Content of four cassettes produced for…