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Peer reviewedMuro, Don – Music Educators Journal, 1980
The author states that in a melody/harmony/rhythm sense, improvising on a synthesizer is no different from improvising on any other instrument. The capabilities of synthesizers are described, and exercises and methods to be used with synthesizers are outlined. (KC)
Descriptors: Music, Music Education, Music Techniques, Music Theory
Peer reviewedPriest, Thomas – Music Educators Journal, 2002
Focuses on ways to develop student creative thinking, improvisation, and composition skills in instrumental classes. Provides suggestions, such as the importance of offering students creative opportunities, supplying examples, giving control to students, and encouraging expressive integrity. Includes a bibliography of resources for developing…
Descriptors: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education
