Technology In Music Education Research Articles

A Systematic Approach to Innovative Strategies for Vocal Instruction in Higher Education: Enhancing Student Performance

This study presents a systematic approach to developing innovative strategies for vocal instruction in higher education, focusing on enhancing student performance. Using Huaiyin Normal University as a case study, the research examines current vocal instruction practices within its Music Department, identifying both strengths and areas needing improvement. The study first provides an overview of traditional and contemporary pedagogical approaches, highlighting the importance of student-centered learning and the integration of technology in music education. Data were collected through interviews with vocal instructors and surveys with students to analyze the effectiveness of existing methods and the feedback from those directly involved. Key findings reveal a need for greater incorporation of collaborative learning, multicultural repertoires, and personalized vocal techniques to foster a more engaging and comprehensive learning environment. The study discusses the implications of these findings for higher education in music and compares them with practices at other institutions. It also addresses the challenges faced in implementing innovative strategies and provides practical recommendations for curriculum development. This research contributes to the broader discourse on enhancing vocal education through adaptive, inclusive, and modernized teaching practices.

How does the use of modern technologies affect students’ perception of information? The effectiveness of holographic projection technology in music education

ABSTRACT The article studies the holographic projection technology in an innovative music classroom during full-time education. The study addresses the influence of this technology on the effectiveness and efficiency of learning, as well as on the perception and memorisation of educational material by students. It describes an innovative music classroom with equipment for using a 3D Hologram (3DH) for face-to-face lectures. An educational experiment was conducted within a three-month course. The experiment enrolled 111 foreign students in the first year of studying at higher educational institutions in China. The evaluation of the emotional background of the learning environment in the innovative music classroom indicates a positive attitude of students towards educational activities. The activities aroused their interest, admiration and trust; the environment was friendly and joyful. The findings can facilitate the search for innovative solutions to improve pedagogical activity or foster the introduction of holographic innovations into teaching practice.

Digital musicianship in post-pandemic popular music education

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about dramatic changes in popular music education, underscoring the importance of technology in both practice and transmission. Nevertheless, the celebration of technological integration as a one-stop solution has led to some challenges remaining overlooked and unsolved, resulting in an increasing mismatch between popular music education and the growth of online musical engagement among young people. Framed by the notion of digital musicianship, this position paper presents an overview of the adoption of technology in popular music education within the lockdown period, in the process raising concerns about whether such revisions can adequately address the challenges faced by popular music education. This leads to a discussion of a potential revamp of digital musicianship as a response to the continued and expanding presence of technology within popular music education and the post-pandemic teaching and learning environment. The authors assert that digital musicianship should encompass learners’ ability to perceive and adopt technologies for online and remote music-making, and critically evaluate their validity and quality in various contexts. Additionally, there is a need to critically address the homogeneity of musical cultures and technological determinism embedded within the design of music technology, alongside tackling the issues of inequality and accessibility.

Designing and Applying Educational Scenarios using Synth4kids Musical Educational Software in Preschool Education

The rapid technological advancement of recent years has transformed how people interact with music. In a world where digital transformation is accelerating, the role of technology in music education has become increasingly crucial. In particular, digital platforms and tools are reshaping the way music is taught, especially for younger generations. Children in the digital age are exposed to various musical experiences and preferences. This has led to the development of digital learning environments and software for preschool children, creating a fundamentally new educational framework. However, music pedagogy often relies on traditional teaching models that do not incorporate digital technologies. This article discusses findings from an educational intervention using the Synth4kids software in early childhood music education. Synth4kids offers new avenues for educators to incorporate technology into early childhood education, encouraging creativity, collaboration, and engagement. The study highlights how combining technology and music pedagogy can enrich the learning experience for young children. The results highlight a new techno-centric learning environment where children engage actively and enthusiastically in authentic music teaching and learning situations, transforming their experiences and developing new musical and technological skills. Additionally, the study shows the importance of designing child-friendly software that balances educational goals with playful engagement.

Transforming Music Education Through Artificial Intelligence: A Systematic Literature Review on Enhancing Music Teaching and Learning

The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought significant and transformative alterations to traditional music education. This study examines the progress of AI technology in music education by conducting a systematic review using the PRISMA methodology. Articles were selected for inclusion based on the criterion of specifically describing the utilization of AI in the instruction and acquisition of music. The search was performed on April 9, 2024, via the Web of Science and SCOPUS databases. The search terms “music education” and “artificial intelligence” were employed to ascertain relevant scholarly research. The group of papers underwent scrutiny by various researchers to ascertain their adherence to the established criteria. The articles that were verified by a minimum of two researchers were chosen. 31 articles were finally screened, and the results were divided into two sections: the development of AI in music education and innovative music pedagogy based on AI. A key finding is that the implementation of bibliometric analyses suggests that AI research in music education is still in its infancy. Prior research has primarily concentrated on music instruction at the university level, with a particular emphasis on the integration of AI in music education in China. In addition, this study identifies four specific facets of AI through the reshaping of music pedagogy: enhancing personalized music teaching, providing timely feedback on learning, supporting interactive experiences, and providing organized digital materials.

The relation between attitudes towards the use of technology in music education and big five inventory personality traits

The goal with the study reported on here was to determine pre-service music teachers’ views regarding the effectiveness, utility, and sufficiency of technology use in music education as well as the associations between their personality traits and their attitudes towards this use. The participants were 224 pre-service teachers studying in music teacher training programmes in Türkiye. The use of technology in music education questionnaire, the big 5 inventory and the attitude towards using technology in music education scale were used as survey instruments to collect the data. The results reveal that attitudes towards using technology in music education showed a positive relation with openness, and a negative relation with neuroticism. A qualified majority of pre-service music teachers think that technology is beneficial and that they can use technology effectively in music education. Nonetheless, the majority of pre-service music teachers still thought that educational technologies were used inadequately during their music education.

Research on Optimization Method of Music Programming and Music Creation Based on Big Data Technology

The development of music creation is closely intertwined with the progress of computer technology and digital tools, which indicates that the synergy between artistic expression and scientific innovation has reached an unprecedented level. Under the background of social pursuit of continuous upgrading, the schools from pop music to instrumental music demand efficient music creation methods. Therefore, this paper focuses on the application of music programming and its programming ability, and explores the optimization strategy of composition design and execution under the framework of big data technology. By doing so, it aims to accurately meet the needs of music education and research, promote the development of this discipline, and promote the seamless integration and gradual innovation of information technology in music education and teaching practice. In the end, this exploration strives to amplify the harmony between technological progress and artistic creativity and promote the development of the music industry.

Virtual Classroom Tools in Music Education

Education is also continued with distance education, which is an alternative model with the support of technology. The formation of student and teacher environment in distance education depends on the virtual classroom. Virtual classroom is an educational environment where individuals in different places come together simultaneously through internet infrastructure and computer. Virtual classroom is applied in many disciplines of the education system. The high motivation of the students during the lesson in the virtual classroom and the permanence of learning depend on the virtual classroom tools used during the lesson. However, it is not known under which titles virtual classroom tools are applied in music education, which is a part of the education system. Based on this problem, it was aimed to reveal the dimensions in which virtual classroom tools are applied in music education. Based on the data obtained, it was determined that there are tools specific to music education as well as tools used in general education. In the literature review, it was determined that the tools used in music education are grouped under five headings: recording technology, note writing, sound organisers, in-class activities and artificial intelligence. According to the results of the research, the importance of music teachers' use of educational technologies and the positive effect of virtual classroom tools on students in music lessons have emerged. The necessity of providing in-service training for teachers on the utilisation of virtual classroom tools in the curriculum of music education was emphasised, as was the role of technology in music education in the contemporary context.

Application of Technological Means and Innovative Teaching Methods in Vocal Music Education

In the context of rapid advancements in information technology, the application of technological means in the field of education is becoming increasingly widespread, and vocal music education is no exception. This paper aims to explore the specific applications of multimedia technology, virtual reality technology, and artificial intelligence technology in vocal music education, and analyze the positive effects of these technologies on enhancing teaching effectiveness. Furthermore, this paper proposes innovative teaching methods such as interactive teaching, project-based learning, and interdisciplinary integration, with the goal of stimulating students' interest in learning and improving teaching quality. By integrating technological means with innovative teaching methods, this paper explores effective pathways to modernize vocal music education, providing new ideas and references for the future development of vocal music education.

사물인터넷(IoT)에 기반한 움직임 음악교육 시스템 개발 및 활용

The purpose of this research is to suggest the new approach of the music education that utilizes the IoT technology. To achieve this, we explored IoT and examined the AI, ICT and IoT tools currently used in music education. IoT technology offers advantages such as facilitating interactive communication, enabling easier interactions, and expanding the range of physical movements. However, most music education tools currently available on the market are primarily based on AI and ICT. Among the IoT-based tools, there were very few that used movement to teach music. Thus, the IoT-based movement music education system “Muvement” has been invented. This system is composed of the features ‘drawing movement’ and ‘making music'. Unlike traditional music education applications that rely on small screens of phones, tablets, or computer monitors, this technology enables learners to explore and learn musical elements by utilizing a larger space and engaging their entire bodies. Through this, learners can actively explore music with visual and auditory feedback and experience music in a creative way. This extends static and two-dimensional music activities into dynamic and three-dimensional experiences, opening up new possibilities for the future of music education. The technology can be used in various areas of music education such as performance, listening, and creation, as well as in collaborative lessons with other subjects like art and physical education. Outside of school, it can be used as a tool to enhance musical abilities and promote physical and mental health for different age groups, including young children, adults, and the elderly. Furthermore, it offers new approaches in the performing arts field and in rehabilitation therapy programs, expanding its social value and cultural impact. This study introduces the technology and its applications, highlighting the need for further research to concretely reveal the educational and physiological effects and significance of the technology in music education.

Analysis of the Role and Strategies of New Media VR Technology in Music Education for Cultivating Middle School Students' Music Appreciation Ability

With the rapid development of new media technology, virtual reality (VR) technology has increasingly been applied in the field of education, particularly showing great potential in music education. By introducing VR technology, this study explores its role in cultivating students' music appreciation abilities. VR technology has significant application value in music education. Through the design of scientific teaching content, innovative teaching methods, and effective evaluation feedback mechanisms, it can comprehensively enhance middle school students' music appreciation abilities. This provides a valuable reference for the further promotion and application of VR music education.

A Case Study on the Application of Information Technology in Rural Music Education

In recent years, the application of information technology in the field of education has received considerable attention, especially in music education, where its potential is increasingly evident. This study explores the application of information technology in rural music education through a case study of a volunteer teacher teaching music in a rural school in China. Using qualitative research methods, including classroom observations and semi-structured interviews with the teacher and students, the study analyzes the practical application of information technology in music education. The results show that by integrating multidisciplinary teaching methods and using interactive games and information technology, rural students not only developed a strong interest in learning music but also improved their singing skills and emotional expression abilities. These methods enabled students to better grasp musical knowledge. This study provides valuable insights for educators and demonstrates the significant potential of information technology in rural music education in China. The research indicates that even in resource-limited rural areas, the successful application of information technology in music classes is feasible. As information technology continues to develop, educators should continue to explore and innovate, providing students with richer and more effective educational resources to enhance educational quality and promote the comprehensive development of students.

Practical Application and Case Analysis of Computer Image Vision Technology in Music Education and Teaching

Exploring how to utilize images to enrich music teaching content and provide a more visually impactful learning experience is an important topic. Therefore, this paper introduces a convolutional neural network-based algorithm for extracting audio features to construct a music visualization model. By identifying features such as note pitches, it enhances pitch recognition and integrates with CNN algorithms for audio information visualization. Experimental results demonstrate an accuracy rate exceeding 97%, showcasing the significant advantage of this method in visualizing audio information in music multimedia classrooms. It provides technical support for bringing a new visual experience to music education.

European Musical Didactic Traditions – Comparative Analysis Between Romania and Italy

This article delves into the evolution and diversity of musical didactic traditions across Europe, with a special focus on Romania and Italy, underscoring how technological, social, and cultural changes have shaped music education over centuries. It presents a thorough analysis, comparing teaching methods, the impact of composers and pedagogues, and the role of technology in music education. The study highlights the unique pedagogical approaches of Romania and Italy, influenced by their rich musical histories and cultural contexts. Romania’s music education, characterized by a blend of folk and classical traditions, emphasizes auditory learning and improvisation, but also by training exceptional instrumental techniques. Italy, known for its classical music heritage, combines technical rigor with interpretive freedom. The comparison reveals both similarities, such as a shared tradition in classical music and a balanced approach to tradition and innovation, and differences, like the diversity of repertoire and the adoption of technology in teaching. The article concludes with the importance of these traditions in shaping future generations of musicians and suggests future research directions for a deeper understanding of musical didactic traditions in Europe. Keywords: musical didactic traditions, comparative analysis, Romania, Italy

Development of vocal and performing abilities of future music teachers

Relevance. The crisis in music education threatens the quality of teaching, highlighting the need to enhance teachers' vocal skills to attract more students to music. Purpose. This study aimed to investigate the impact of developing vocal-performance skills on the professional training of future music teachers in Kazakhstan. Methodology. Various research methods were employed, including analysis of existing educational programs and teaching materials, comparative analysis with international practices of vocal training, study of available resources, and comparison of research results with foreign standards and recommendations in music teacher training, focusing on vocal-performance skills. Results. Improving the quality of education for future music teachers through the development of vocal-performance skills enhances their professional competence. Well-prepared teachers are better equipped to deliver music education and design curricula tailored to their students' needs. Integration of modern vocal training techniques, use of technology in music education, active engagement with musical instruments and multimedia resources, and collaboration with professional singers and vocal coaches contribute to effective learning and enhance the quality of vocal education. Conclusions. The study underscores the importance of developing vocal-performance skills in music teacher training in Kazakhstan. Educational institutions and music teacher training programs can optimize curricula and vocal teaching methods based on these findings. This optimization will improve professional competence and create a stimulating educational environment, ultimately enhancing the quality of music education in Kazakhstan. Keywords: preparation; quality of education; practical teaching methods; evaluation of training programs

The Application and Practice of Smart Classroom in Teaching Non-Heritage Music

New technology brings about a comprehensive change in the form of education at all levels and in all types of schools, the article frstly begins with the concept of smart classroom and analyses the practical application of smart classroom technology in non-heritage music education, including multimedia resources, virtual reality, and automatic evaluation of multiple intelligences. It further explores that the smart classroom provides learners with teaching services such as data presentation, real-time feedback and personalised guidance. Finally, the article introduces the whole process evaluation methods such as evaluation subject, evaluation form and evaluation content to better meet the needs of students personalised and differentiated learning, to stimulate learning enthusiasm and to improve learning interest.

Cognitive neuroscience and music education: Relationships and interactions

This article examines the relationship between cognitive neuroscience and music education, evaluating the impact of cognitive neuroscience on musical learning, performance, and teaching strategies. The first section establishes the purpose and scope of the article, followed by an emphasis on the foundations of cognitive neuroscience in the second section. Cognitive neuroscience is explored in terms of music perception, mental processes, and fundamental concepts related to learning and memory. The third section, focusing on cognitive processes in music education, delves into the cognitive foundations of musical knowledge, addressing topics such as melody and rhythm perception and cognitive development in instrumental education. The fourth section discusses the neuroscientific analysis of musical performance, stage fright, brain activity, creativity, and mental processes. The fifth section discusses cognitive neuroscience-based teaching models, the neuroscientific foundations of student-centred approaches, and the role of technology in music education. The sixth section highlights future perspectives and research directions, recommendations for future studies, contributions of new cognitive neuroscience findings to music education, current developments in the intersection of music and cognitive neuroscience, and suggestions for future research. In the concluding section, the summarised article's significant findings and contributions are emphasised, drawing attention to potential areas for future examination and application. This article aims to serve as a comprehensive resource for readers interested in understanding the connections between cognitive neuroscience and music education, providing a foundation for further research in this field.

Effective Strategies and Methods to Enhance Music Practical Teaching in Higher Vocational Preschool Education

Abstract:This paper studies of effective strategies and methods to elevate music practical teaching in higher vocational preschool education. Acknowledging the pivotal role of higher vocational preschools in shaping the foundational years of a child's development, the study navigates through a comprehensive exploration of the significance of music education. Grounded in a robust literature review, the paper highlights the importance of curriculum design, instructional techniques, assessment methods, and the seamless integration of technology in shaping impactful music education experiences.Theoretical frameworks, notably the Suzuki Method and Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory, offer insights into pedagogical and socio-cultural aspects, emphasizing the creation of positive and immersive musical environments and collaborative learning experiences. Subsequently, the paper presents effective strategies, including the incorporation of technology, active learning approaches, and the customization of lessons to individual needs. The multifaceted benefits of music practical teaching in cognitive, emotional, and social domains are explored, emphasizing its role in holistic preschooler development. The study advocates for continuous professional development for music educators, stressing the importance of staying abreast of evolving pedagogical trends, engaging in collaboration and networking, and remaining informed about current trends and research in music education. By embracing these strategies, educators can cultivate a vibrant and enriching musical environment that fosters a lifelong love for music and nurtures the holistic development of preschool learners.

Research on the Application of Computer Music Technology in Solfeggio Teaching in Universities

This paper investigates the potential impact and benefits of integrating computer music technology into solfeggio teaching within university music programs. Solfeggio, as a foundational skill in music education, encompasses sight-singing and ear training, yet traditional teaching methods often encounter challenges in engaging students and providing personalized instruction. The paper explores the theoretical foundations of solfeggio teaching and the role of technology in music education, highlighting the potential advantages of incorporating computer music technology. Specific examples of technology applications, such as interactive software for ear training, digital music notation tools, and virtual reality applications, are examined for their potential to enhance student engagement and provide personalized feedback. Furthermore, the paper reviews case studies of successful technology integration in solfeggio instruction and presents empirical research findings on the impact of technology on learning outcomes. Pedagogical considerations for technology integration, including instructional design, assessment methods, and student engagement strategies, are discussed, along with recommendations for educators and institutions interested in adopting technology-enhanced solfeggio instruction. The paper emphasizes the broader significance of technology-enhanced music education and its potential to enhance students' aural skills and overall musical proficiency.

The Application of Artificial Intelligence Technology in Music Education

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the field of education by emulating human cognitive processes, boosting adaptability, and improving efficiency across various domains. This integration of AI with music education, which involves a rich tapestry of history, culture, theory, and instrument instruction, facilitates the efficient utilization of musical resources. The growing demand for AI-driven online education is reshaping the landscape of learning and music instruction, particularly in the realm of music education, where the amalgamation of AI technology heralds innovative teaching approaches. This article reviews three significant AI-driven approaches: the "Flipped Classroom", which redefines traditional teaching paradigms by seamlessly combining online and offline learning experiences; the "Music Learning System Based on the RBF Algorithm", employing intricate neural network structures and large-scale music samples for personalized music education; and the "Music Learning System Based on the SCMA Algorithm", which utilizes advanced multiuser detection algorithms for tailored learning experiences. Each method leverages AI techniques, including Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) and sophisticated algorithms, to enhance content delivery, automate feature extraction, and differentiate individual student needs. These approaches collectively signify a paradigm shift in music education, fostering personalized, interactive, and efficient learning environments for diverse learners. This article proposes future developments that could revolutionize the landscape of AI in music education. The "Singing Teaching System" mentioned in the article creates open-access AI music education software accessible to non-music majors.