A comprehensive investigation of the effects of audio and video tape models on the musical development of beginning clarinet students.
Linklater, Ross Fraser
1994
Abstract
The problem of this study was to investigate the comparative effects of home practice using three different kinds of cassette tape models on the musical development of beginning clarinet students. A comprehensive approach representing a unique blend of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies was employed. Volunteer fifth- and sixth-grade beginning clarinet students (N = 146) were randomly assigned one of three cassette tapes: (1) a video tape consisting of model clarinet performances of songs plus instrumental accompaniments--that is, both aural and visual musical models; (2) an audio tape consisting of model clarinet performances of songs plus instrumental accompaniments--that is, aural musical models only; and (3) an audio tape consisting of instrumental accompaniments only--that is, no musical models. Amount of student practice, tape use, and parental involvement in student music making was monitored through home practice logs and parent check lists. Students' performance achievement was assessed in November 1993. Two further assessments (February and April 1994) were conducted to determine retention of performance achievement among the three tape groups. All student performances were rated by two independent judges and the ratings statistically analyzed and compared. The results indicated that modeling video tape group students scored significantly higher ratings for visual/physical and tone quality/intonation performance criteria. Additionally, the video and audio tapes generated increased practice and increased parental involvement in students' musical studies. From a qualitative perspective, personalized context was provided through a case study describing one family's experiences during the study. Broad themes of modeling and media, parental involvement, and children's musical development were formulated and examined using data drawn from interviews and questionnaires. Participating students, parents, and teachers all expressed positive attitudes towards the tapes. Moreover, the modeling video and audio tapes were identified as being valuable educational tools. This study demonstrates that using widely available media resources to provide models for home music study can accomplish practical gains in student performance achievement, effort, and satisfaction, as well as increasing parental involvement. It is expected that these results will generalize to other musical instruments and to the majority of beginning instrumental situations in schools across the country. The potential benefits include improved musical achievement, and therefore increased musical enjoyment, to a wide cross-section of students.Subjects
Audio Tape Beginning Clarinet Comprehensive Development Effects Investigation Models Musical Parent Involvement Students Video Videotape
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