Five Minutes a Day Makes Tone Quality Stay
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Authors
Iovine, Laura
Issue Date
2005-05
Type
Thesis
Language
en_US
Keywords
Instrumental students , Group learning , Computer communication technology
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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to describe effective strategies for improving high
school instrumental students' tonal qualities by using small group learning
coupled with computer communication technology. The instructional unit was
taught over the course of 4 weeks as part of regular instruction in a high school
band class. Thirty-five participants completed all activities.
This qualitative study included observation, interview, focus group, pre- and postintervention
assessment, pre- and post-intervention survey, Minute Papers, and
Weekly Accountability Reports. Each participant worked as a member of a small
group that focused on unique approaches to performing long tones on musical
instruments. Students communicated their efforts and results both individually
and as part of their groups through email, PowerPoint, and Minute Papers.
Findings suggest that students increased their ability to hold a long tone and that
working in small groups improved student learning. Participants indicated that
holding a note as long as possible improved their tone quality, intonation, and
expressive capabilities.
The results of the study were communicated to the learning community through a
PowerPoint presentation emailed to all system music teachers. The presentation
emphasized the positive results obtained for one band and contained all necessary
items for area teachers to duplicate this instructional strategy should they desire.
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Citation
Publisher
Valdosta State University
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