The purpose of this study was to compare preservice music teachers' self-reflections about their teaching from two perspectives: immediate reflection and video reflection. Preservice music teachers' reflections were analyzed, and 22 codes emerged. Our analysis of the preservice music teachers' reflections found that the 22 codes aligned with self,…

The research objectives are as follows: to consider the possibilities of modern digital technologies in education; to assess the impact of digital technology on the study of a work of art. The study results show the advantages and disadvantages of the WeChat software and the MOOC application, obtained on the basis of a survey of students.…

To better understand existing ensemble requirements for music education majors at U.S. institutions, we conducted a content analysis of ensemble requirements for 1,021 degree programs at 465 colleges and universities accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). The mean number of ensemble credits required for each degree…

The purpose of this narrative action research study was to tell Marcus's story as an ensemble director learning how to teach composition in his middle school orchestra program. Marcus collaborated with Sam, a university professor, and designed a study to examine his teaching in his 49-member advanced orchestra class. As time passed, the focus of…

This study used a qualitative and descriptive methodology to classify and examine the large amount of information that was collected through field research. The research objective was to examine the history and development of Heluo Dagu in Henan Province, China. Field investigation, a questionnaire survey, literature research, a case analysis, and…

The technology of augmented reality in education is a significant attempt to reform the training mode and develop education in general. Piano training usually includes using well-known computer means of teaching music on-screen and hardware. In this context, augmented reality (AR), alone and integrated with the Internet of Things (IoT), is a…

Music, movement, and imaginative play are essential for young children to explore and understand the world around them. It is important for educators of early primary students to consider how they can facilitate meaningful learning experiences that are practical, engaging, and allow children to investigate unfamiliar musical ideas in supportive,…

In this paper, I critically examine platformized music education on YouTube. I suggest YouTube's platform mechanisms influence music teaching and learning on the platform. The influence is present throughout the production, distribution, and monetization structures that YouTube-based music educators experience. I discuss how creators make videos…

It is essential to develop and research new teaching methods in the era of online education. In this regard, one of the promising methods could be the flipped classroom model built on artificial intelligence (AI). The study aimed to determine the impact of flipped classroom teaching using a stylus-driven intelligent learning system on students'…

Many approaches have been employed in the creation of educational technologies. One of the lesser explored approaches is that of participatory design when it includes children as direct contributors. In such cases, specific strategies for supporting the effective participation of software developers and children are necessary. This article…

Dong Pipa is a traditional string widely used in the daily life and folk music of the Dong people of Guizhou, Hunan, Guangxi, and other parts of China. The study's objectives are to explore Dong Pipa literacy and education in the context of preserving Dong Pipa cultural heritage in Guizhou Province, China. Through the study of the site and the…

Much previous international research has demonstrated links between general school attainment and active engagement with music. The research reported here compared the change in examination outcomes in English and mathematics in national examinations at ages 11 and 16 of instrumentalists and non-instrumentalists. Data from 701 pupils showed…

Research was and still is involved in the controversial issue about innate talent or extensive practice as the determinants of excellent performance in a range of domains. This study aims to contribute by presenting an analysis of practice activities in a domain that appears to be particularly suitable--orchestral conducting. Most conductors…

In the violin, the fundamental air cavity mode (the A0 mode) is associated with the sound radiated by the f-holes. The dependences of the sound velocity of the A0 frequency on gaseous temperature and mass were investigated. It was found that the frequency of the A0 mode changed, depending on the molecular weight and the temperature of the gas…

'Simultaneous Learning' (SL) is a pedagogical approach aimed at fostering enjoyable and proactive music teaching. Developed by the British educationalist Paul Harris, SL has been taught worldwide for the past two decades but has not yet been investigated by a scholarly publication. We thus focused our research on the first usage of SL in the…