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Byo, James L.; Schlegel, Amanda L. – Journal of Research in Music Education, 2016
The purpose of this study was to test the effects of octave and timbre on advanced college musicians' (N = 63) ability to tune their instruments. We asked: "Are there differences in tuning accuracy due to octave (B-flat 2, B-flat 4) and stimulus timbre (oboe, clarinet, electronic tuner, tuba)?" and "To what extent do participants'…
Descriptors: College Students, Music Education, Musical Instruments, Accuracy
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Byo, James L. – International Journal of Music Education, 2018
This purpose of this study was to uncover the nature and value associated with involvement in "Modern Band" (rock band), the primary, not supplemental, means to music education in one US school. The values that emerged--music, community, identity, teacher, and classroom management--overlap considerably with the benefits and values…
Descriptors: Music Education, Musicians, Case Studies, Rock Music