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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Allen, Sarah E.; Duke, Robert A. – Update: Applications of Research in Music Education, 2013
During evening practice sessions, 32 nonpianist musicians learned a short melody on piano, and then either learned a second short piano melody, learned a difficult unfamiliar piece on their principal instruments, practiced familiar material on their principal instruments, or engaged in no other music-related motor behavior prior to sleep; practice…
Descriptors: Music, Music Education, Musical Instruments, Musicians
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Duke, Robert A. – Update: Applications of Research in Music Education, 2000
Reports on five observations of children and adults involved in music activities and discusses three issues related to experimental research. Argues against the Mozart Effect, stating that the effects of music instruction seen within the classroom everyday are more significant. Discusses the results of Mozart Effect studies and educational…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Bibliographies, Educational Research, Effect Size