This research aimed to determine the methods for teaching piano by focusing on the synthesis of the concept of universalism and the author's philosophy of pedagogy, which affect the piano performance. Using an uneven scale, the author revealed that at baseline, the traditional approach to teaching piano was common (58%). However, this educational…

The purpose of this study was to investigate the rates, widths, and pitches of university double bass players' vibrato in relation to pitch height, fingers used, and tempo. Forty (N = 40) undergraduate and graduate double bass players performed excerpts in first, fourth, and thumb positions. The overall mean vibrato rate and width was 5.17 Hz and…

The purpose of this article is to revisit the biomechanical concepts of Paul Rolland's scholarship on bowing to provide a new framework of Rolland's underlying bowing principles. First, we discuss how whole body movements help facilitate natural bowing, which can generate better tone efficiently from freedom of movement. Second, we attend to the…

This research aimed to study the peculiarities of learning to play the piano in China as a consequence of improving piano skills arising from the professional performance of modern pianists. By employing the coefficient of performance, it was determined by the authors that merely 11% of respondents possessed a high level of baseline piano skills,…

This study examines the preservation and educational applications of the Yi jaw harp in the Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture of China, drawing on ethnomusicological fieldwork, instrument classification, and pedagogical analysis. Rooted in oral traditions, spiritual symbolism, and linguistic resonance, the Yi jaw harp functions as both a musical…

This research investigates Liang Yunjiang's contributions to the preservation and transmission of Erhu through performance, composition, education, and technological innovation. Liang Yunjiang, a renowned Erhu musician and educator, has been instrumental in increasing the instrument's popularity in China and worldwide. Through over 100 concerts in…

By exploring the literacy transmission practices to perform Mongolian music on the tuba, this study aims to provide insight into part of the process of adapting a traditional folk song, Ga Da Mei Lin, of China, for tuba performance. It explores the ways Mongolian long-song techniques like breath control, glissando, and rhythmic flexibility are…

The research focuses on the development of a performance teaching manual for violin concerto instruction, addressing gaps in current teaching resources for advanced violin education. This study conducted a literature review and demand survey at the Sichuan Conservatory of Music to assess the state of violin concerto teaching. The manual integrates…

Utilizing Participatory Action Research (PAR), this study centered on the experiences of three young string players and a violin instructor employing storytelling as an approach to enhance expressiveness. Collaborating with the violin instructor to craft an initial approach and framework for the young string players, it was revealed that…

This work presents an analysis of the didactic literature for the initial learning of intonation on violin and viola. Analysis has been conducted through a document-analysis design of 86 methods. The chosen analytic categories were: (1) contents (number of pitches and sequence of pitches presentation); (2) pedagogy (teaching approach and use of…

The aim of this study is to investigate the "Carcassi Guitar Method" in terms of content. The research has a descriptive design based on the document analysis model, one of the qualitative research methods. Within the scope of the research, the edition of Matteo Carcassi's guitar method, the original name of which was "Methode…

The Guqin, an ancient seven-stringed Chinese zither with a history spanning over 3,000 years, has long been revered as a tool for self-cultivation, artistic refinement, and cultural expression. This study examines the impact of Guqin education on enhancing musical literacy in contemporary China. Conducted in Huizhou, Anhui Province, a historically…

This study investigates the role of the Sichuan Guzheng, a traditional Chinese plucked string instrument, in fostering musical literacy and enhancing cultural awareness among learners. Situated in the culturally rich regions of Chengdu and Leshan in Sichuan Province, the research employs qualitative methods, including ethnographic fieldwork,…

The Qin Zheng, an ancient Chinese musical instrument, embodies centuries of cultural heritage and artistic expression. Amidst its strings, melodies resonate with stories of ancient China, reflecting the country's rich history and cultural identity. The objective of this study is to analyze the Qin Zheng playing techniques of Zhou Wang in musical…

This systematic review examines the efficacy of the Suzuki music teaching method in cultivating instrumental skills through experimental research. The research indicates that the Suzuki music teaching method accommodates various instruments for students of different ages but its effectiveness in enhancing rhythm skills varies with the instrument…