Creative Thinking in Instrumental Classes.

Priest, Thomas

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ERIC Number: EJ670481

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2002

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Creative Thinking in Instrumental Classes.

Priest, Thomas

Music Educators Journal, v88 n4 p47-51,58 Jan 2002

Focuses on ways to develop student creative thinking, improvisation, and composition skills in instrumental classes. Provides suggestions, such as the importance of offering students creative opportunities, supplying examples, giving control to students, and encouraging expressive integrity. Includes a bibliography of resources for developing student creativity. (CMK)

Descriptors: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Improvisation, Music Education, Musical Composition, Musical Instruments, Skill Development, Student Improvement

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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Note: Music Educators Journal is a refereed journal.