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ERIC Number: EJ423698
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1990
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0010-9894
The Effect of Context on Sightsinging.
Boyle, J. David; Lucas, Keitha V.
Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education, n106 p1-9 Fall 1990
Investigates effects of tonal harmonic accompaniment on 30 University of Miami (Florida) undergraduate music theory students' sightsinging ability. Finds harmonic accompaniment improved students' sightsinging accuracy especially at lowest training levels. Examines rationale for sightsinging with accompaniment; reviews related research findings; and discusses implications of a tonal harmonic framework. (CH)
Descriptors: Applied Music, Auditory Training, Comparative Analysis, Context Effect, Educational Research, Higher Education, Music Education, Music Reading, Music Techniques, Music Theory, Performance Factors, Secondary Education, Singing, Skill Development, Teaching Methods, Undergraduate Students
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Harmonics; University of Miami FL