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ERIC Number: EJ1351568
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022-Oct
Pages: 14
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1321-103X
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Why Do Singers Use Imagery?
DeSantis, Brianna; Deck, Sarah; Hall, Craig; Roland, Sophie
Research Studies in Music Education, v44 n3 p527-540 Oct 2022
Previous sport research has demonstrated that athletes of higher levels employ imagery more than low-level athletes. Because there is currently little research on imagery's application in singers, the purpose of the present study was to investigate whether this finding is reflected in low-level and high-level singers. A study-specific questionnaire was developed that examined singers' imagery use. The questionnaire consisted of four subscales that assessed vocal technique, performance anxiety regulation, goals, and characterization. It was found that singers used imagery most for characterization (i.e., portraying a character or feeling), followed by goals, vocal technique, and performance anxiety regulation. No differences existed between professional and student singers' imagery use. There was a significant difference between males and females on the characterization subscale, suggesting that female singers may use imagery for characterization more so than males. Introducing this approach to imagery to singers and teachers of singing has the potential to influence music education in school settings and impact curriculum development.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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