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ERIC Number: EJ598209
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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ISSN: ISSN-0010-9894
Effects of Culture, Age, Gender, and Repeated Trials on Rote Song Learning Skills of Children 6-9 Years Old from England, Panama, Poland, Spain, and the United States.
Moore, Randall S.; Brotons, Melissa; Fyk, Janina; Castillo, Argelis
Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education, n133 p83-88 Sum 1997
Examines the effect of repeated trials on children aged six to nine from different countries learning a new song. States that: (1) culture influences responses; (2) rote singing improves with age; (3) girls responses are better; and (4) children repeat rhythms more accurately before they can pitch match melodic contours and precise pitches. (CMK)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Children, Cultural Influences, Educational Research, Foreign Countries, Melody, Music Activities, Music Techniques, Rhythm (Music), Sex Differences, Singing, Skill Development
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Speeches/Meeting Papers
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Language: English
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Identifiers: England; Panama; Poland; Spain
Note: Paper presented at the International Society for Music Education (33rd, Frascati, Italy, July 13-19, 1996).