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ERIC Number: EJ493951
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1994
Pages: N/A
Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4294
An Analysis of Sequential Patterns of Instruction in Piano Lessons.
Speer, Donald R.
Journal of Research in Music Education, v42 n1 p14-26 Spr 1994
Reports on a study of verbal behaviors of 25 piano teachers in private lessons. Finds significant differences resulting from student age in presentation of musical information, teacher talk, teacher coaching, and student participation. Also finds that student perceived as "average" received significantly more directive comments. (CFR)
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Age Differences, Music Education, Music Teachers, Musical Instruments, Student Attitudes, Student Characteristics, Student Participation, Teacher Behavior, Teacher Influence, Teacher Student Relationship
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Researchers; Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Piano Instruction