Music Education Research Articles

Music Education in the Western Zhou Dynasty and its Practical Significance

In the Western Zhou Dynasty, the organization of music education was large and the teaching management was strict. The content taught by music, music language and music and dance were the main body. The teaching progress and teaching time were managed to a certain extent and had high standardization. Educators through learning a variety of musical skills, such as instrumental music, vocal music, music and dance, to achieve the all-round development of people. This paper aims to find the connection between modern and contemporary music education and Western Zhou music education by combing the system and content of music education in Western Zhou.

Higher Music Teacher Education Programs in Mexico from the Professors’ Perspective. A Descriptive Study

Introduction: Despite the significant promotion and undeniable growth of music education in Mexico, three major issues have hindered its full consolidation and appropriate development: 1) There are few higher music education programs; 2) Enrollment in these programs is extremely low; 3) There is a deficit of well-trained music educators. Unfortunately, few studies in Mexico have addressed these issues, with most focusing on curriculum design. Objective. To address these concerns, this study conducted a quantitative, descriptive analysis to determine the profile of tertiary music education faculty and explore their perceptions regarding the functioning of their academic programs, their students’ profiles, and the teaching-learning conditions. Methodology. Data was collected through an ad hoc survey created by the researcher and validated through the expert-judgment validation process. The survey was sent to the 14 music education programs listed in the ANUIES Yearbook 2022-2023. Data was statistically analyzed by using the software SPSS, 2.0. Results. The findings highlighted the strengths and weaknesses perceived by professors and provided insights that may explain the current situation. Conclusions. While there are notable strengths, significant weaknesses need to be addressed, including the hiring of more well-prepared full-time professors, the implementation of effective recruitment mechanisms, adequate psycho-pedagogical support, and appropriate funding programs.

INCLUSIVE MUSIC EDUCATION: OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS

This research explores the impact of musical activities on at-risk children with special educational needs. The study uses qualitative research methods. The findings point to the inclusive potential of music education, especially for children with special educational needs, and highlight the benefits of music education. The research addresses communication barriers in music education and the need for specialized training of teachers. By presenting the positive results of including children with special educational needs in music education, the paper advocates for an inclusive educational model that values creativity and encourages equal access to the arts, emphasizing the essential role of music in education and its universal accessibility.

Impact on Health Indicators and Music Education

Impact on Health Indicators and Music Education

Music Education in Nigeria: Problematic Issues of Cultural Diversity and Juxtaposition of Cultures

Music Education in Nigeria: Problematic Issues of Cultural Diversity and Juxtaposition of Cultures

Music Education in the Senior Secondary Schools in Nigeria: An Overview and the Experience

Music Education in the Senior Secondary Schools in Nigeria: An Overview and the Experience

The Influence and Impact of the Orff-Music Method on Teaching and Learning in Music Education Course in Higher Education in China

The Influence and Impact of the Orff-Music Method on Teaching and Learning in Music Education Course in Higher Education in China

Popular and Classical Music in Education. Coexistence or Competition?

The article discusses the coexistence of popular and classical music in general music education. It touches on the problem of how to distinguish both areas of artistic activity and discusses attempts to define them presented so far. It emphasizes the integrative nature of the exploration of different domains, combining different ways of perception and expression in the context of educational activities.

КИТАЙСКОЕ СКРИПИЧНОЕ ОБРАЗОВАНИЕ В МЕЖДУНАРОДНОЙ ПЕРСПЕКТИВЕ: СРАВНИТЕЛЬНОЕ ИССЛЕДОВАНИЕ

Since the introduction of violin art in China over a century ago, it has become an important component of Chinese musical education. Adopting advanced international experiences, Chinese violin education has developed a unique pedagogical system and talent training model, producing many outstanding performers and educators, and demonstrating competitiveness on the global stage. This article systematically analyzes the development trajectory and main characteristics of Chinese violin pedagogy at different stages from the perspective of comparative pedagogy. A comparative study is conducted with leading global powers in this field—Russia, the USA, and Germany—with the aim of summarizing their successful experiences. The achievements and problem areas of Chinese violin education are identified. Based on this analysis, recommendations are provided for its further reform and enhancement of international influence while preserving national identity.

방과 후 지도강사들의 효과적인 악기 교수전략에 대한 인식과 방과 후 음악교육 발전을 위한 제안

Objectives The purposes of this study were to explore effective musical instrument teaching strategies perceived by after-school instructors and propose suggestions for the development of after-school music education. Methods Five after-school instructors were interviewed, and the essence of their perceptions, commonly found in their experiences, was extracted using Colaizzi's phenomenological qualitative research analysis method. At all stages of the research, the main concepts of phenomenology, such as reduction and suspension of judgment, intersubjectivity, intentionality, and essential intuition, were explored and described with an open attitude. Results The results indicate that after-school instructors recognize engaging song selection, clear and concise instruction, repetitive learning, individualized teaching, and respecting students' opinions as effective teaching strategies. Additionally, they suggest expanding integrated arts education, introducing intra-school competitions, providing collaborative performance opportunities, regular concert attendance, and finally, offering diverse program options for the advancement of after-school music education. Conclusions In conclusion, implications for after-school music education and suggestions for future research are provided.

Research on the Effects of AI-Based Learning depending on Learning style and Interest type in elementary Music education

Research on the Effects of AI-Based Learning depending on Learning style and Interest type in elementary Music education

The Relationship between Self-Confidence and Social Anxiety in Students with and without Music Education

The Relationship between Self-Confidence and Social Anxiety in Students with and without Music Education

The Inheritance and Development of Northern Shaanxi Folk Songs in the Era of Big Data

With the arrival of the big data era, the inheritance and development of northern Shaanxi folk songs are facing unprecedented opportunities and challenges. From the perspective of big data, this paper analyses the communication status of northern Shaanxi folk songs in contemporary society, discusses the impact of the big data era on the inheritance and development of northern Shaanxi folk songs, and puts forward a series of innovative inheritance and development strategies. Firstly, this paper gives a brief introduction to the concept and characteristics of the big data era, and elaborates on the historical and cultural value of northern Shaanxi folk songs. Through the data mining of network platforms and field research, the communication characteristics of northern Shaanxi folk songs are analysed, and it is found that its communication channels are wide and the audience groups are diverse, but at the same time, it also faces the dilemma of the traditional inheritance method and the problem of low acceptance of the younger generation. In view of these problems, this paper proposes a series of inheritance and development strategies. In terms of dissemination, it is suggested that new media channels such as digital music platforms and online short videos be used for promotion; in terms of education and training, it is advocated that Shaanxi folk songs be integrated into school music education and professional training courses to cultivate a new generation of Shaanxi folk song inheritors; in terms of artistic innovation, it is encouraged that Shaanxi folk songs be combined with modern art forms, and that new Shaanxi folk songs with the characteristics of the times be created. In order to verify the feasibility of the proposed strategy, this paper selects two successful cases to introduce and analyse, summing up a series of valuable experience. Finally, this paper summarises the whole paper and looks forward to the future inheritance and development of northern Shaanxi folk songs in the era of big data.

Using Five Music Instructional Methods to Illustrate the Social Constructive Music Teaching Framework in Hong Kong Primary Level Music Education

Using Five Music Instructional Methods to Illustrate the Social Constructive Music Teaching Framework in Hong Kong Primary Level Music Education

Curriculum of music education for the basic educational stage in Jordan and Singapore: A comparative analytical study in light of the twenty-first century skills

Curriculum of music education for the basic educational stage in Jordan and Singapore: A comparative analytical study in light of the twenty-first century skills

Online Professional-Creative Fusion Music Major Students' Classroom State Recognition Based on the Integration of DSC and LeNet-5 Models

Online professional-creative fusion education in music majors is becoming increasingly prevalent, but accurately identifying students' classroom states remains a challenge. This research aims to propose a fusion approach based on depth separable convolution and convolutional neural network models for the recognition of online music major students' classroom states. Firstly, facial expressions of students during class are collected through sensor data. Subsequently, convolutional neural network models process these feature data and perform classification, with an enhancement using depth separable convolution. Simultaneously, behavioral data and assessment information of students during classes are fused as multimodal data, yielding the integrated results of students' classroom states. Experimental validation demonstrates that the proposed fusion method exhibits excellent performance in recognizing students' classroom states, with an average F1 score of 0.96, recall rate of 0.92, recognition accuracy of 94.12%, and recognition time of 2.10 seconds. This method accurately distinguishes whether students are focused, distracted, or not in a class state, providing an effective tool for music educators to better understand students' learning states and facilitate personalized teaching management and guidance.

Theory of the Diversity of Alternative Music Pedagogy Methods

Our music education is based on the concept of Zoltán Kodály and the methodological guidance of Katalin Forrai in early childhood, which is an indispensable foundation and support for Hungarian music education. The method uses fundamental values to develop children's musical skills and abilities. At about the same time, music teachers throughout Europe were engaged in reforming the structure and methodological tools of music teaching. Among these music teachers, I would like to highlight the pedagogy of Dalcrose, Orff, Willems and Freinet, who successfully applied early childhood music education and the development of children with special educational needs in their programmes. Based on their pedagogy and methods, they agreed on the following principles: musical education should start as early as possible, continuous musical activity (singing, rhythm, listening, movement, improvisation, instrument, listening) should be given priority, and in addition to age-specific characteristics, adequate emphasis should be given to individual talents, since the uneven development of psychic abilities can lead to differences in levels within a single age group over several years. Music can develop empathy and social skills. Through rhythms and harmonies, the development of large and fine movements can be achieved. It is beneficial for thinking, creativity, self-expression and the development of the sense of self. Music improves well-being, concentration and actively helps to develop attention. It leads to openness and flexibility. It also has a powerful effect on speech, imagination and improvisation skills. That is why we can use music for healing and developmental purposes. There is a long line of research that proves that the earlier in life you start to develop, develop or correct your personality through music, the earlier you should start.

Study of the Influence of Local Cultural Values in the Traditional Music Learning Process in the Sendratasik Education Study Program

Traditional music as an integral part of a society's cultural wealth has aesthetic value and plays a role in deepening cultural identity. However, in the era of globalization and modernization, traditional music is often threatened by changes in values and lifestyles that dominate from outside the culture. This article explores the influence of local cultural values on the traditional music education process in the Sendratasik Education Study Program. The main challenge is maintaining the existence of traditional music amidst the ever-changing interests of the younger generation. The research is a type of qualitative research with a case study approach. Through in-depth interviews, document analysis, and direct observation, this research aims to understand the extent to which local cultural values influence students' attitudes, interests, and participation in learning traditional music. The research results show that curriculum implementation through face-to-face lectures, online learning, lecturer collaboration, and integration of educational technology are effective strategies for maintaining the existence of traditional music. Analysis of the impact of globalization shows that traditional music needs to adapt to contemporary trends to remain relevant. Traditional music education also plays a role in developing student character, such as creativity, communication skills, empathy, pedagogical skills, discipline, collaboration, understanding of cultural diversity, understanding of technology, self-development, spirit of inclusivity, as well as creation and performance. This research is expected to contribute to the development of learning strategies and curricula that focus on maintaining and developing traditional music as an inseparable part of cultural heritage that is alive and relevant in today's society.

The development of music education philosophy in mainland China during 1990–2022: A corpus-based thematic review

This study used corpus-based text analysis to examine the discourse on Music Education Philosophy (MEP) in 346 Chinese scholarly articles published after 1990. Applying topic modelling techniques, the study identified 685 key terms in the corpus that collectively established six prevailing themes: Aesthetics, Praxis, Confucianism, Teaching and Learning, Values of music education, and Influence factors of music education. It was discovered that Aesthetics, Praxis, and Confucianism were three streams in Chinese literature that significantly influenced the MEP study landscape. In contrast, the other three topics served as the ‘battleground’ for these competing philosophical paradigms. The study discussed the sources of contemporary MEP in China, where combined influences from European North American Chinese philosophies are evident. It was argued that music, education, and philosophy emerge as three equally critical components that collectively define the inherent ‘nature’ of MEP. Thus, while the nature of music does not predetermine the nature of music education, the foundation of music education was shaped collectively by understandings, judgements, and expectations of music and education in the Chinese context. In addition, corpus analysis presented a promising methodological approach for tracing the evolution of discourse over time and facilitating critical inquiries in MEP discourses.

Analysing the effectiveness of online digital audio software and offline audio studios in fostering Chinese folk music composition skills in music education

Analysing the effectiveness of online digital audio software and offline audio studios in fostering Chinese folk music composition skills in music education