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ERIC Number: EJ667086
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4294
Effect of Available Tonality and Pitch Options on Children's Compositional Processes and Products.
Kratus, John
Journal of Research in Music Education, v49 n4 p294-306 Win 2001
Presents a study that investigates the effect of different melodic configurations on an Orff xylophone on how children compose and on the musical characteristics of their compositions. Focuses on fourth grade students (n=48) who lacked education in musical composition and who composed a song on the xylophone. (CMK)
Descriptors: Educational Research, Elementary Education, Grade 4, Higher Education, Melody, Music, Music Education, Music Techniques, Musical Composition, Musical Instruments, Songs
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Pitch (Music)
Note: Journal of Research in Music Education is a refereed journal.