The perspectives of teaching electroacoustic music in the digital environment in higher music education

Abstract

ABSTRACT Nowadays, modern technologies provide a variety of opportunities in many fields, including education. In this context, it is crucial to comprehend the possibility of developing new ways of teaching electroacoustic music using such technology tools. For this purpose, the researchers of the present study elaborated and implemented a study program that presupposes involving students in the learning process using interactive digital tools. This approach promotes the development of practical musical skills among students. The present study aims to investigate the impact of an OSC-based interactive learning system on the rhythmic abilities of university students enrolled in electroacoustic music education. This research builds on an empirical approach through a quasi-experiment. It involved 160 students in Huaqiao University, China. The experimental work showed better results in the experimental group in both perception (t = 6.931, df = 133, p = 0.000) and performance of musical rhythm (t = 8.387, df = 133, p = 0.000). Consequently, it confirms the positive potential of the digital teaching environment. The present research has scientific and practical value since the results obtained may contribute to developing new music education in other educational institutions.