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An Automated Teaching System for Functional Piano Skills Based on a Curriculum Study of Piano Requirements for Public School Teachers
(1966)
This study was concerned with the possibility
of utilizing economies of class instruction, yet maintaining
learning conditions of individual study; specifically with functional
piano skills necessary for public school ...
A Study of the Optimum Starting Time for the Beginning Band Class
(1969-05)
This study will attempt to determine (1) when most authorities start
their beginning band students, (2) why they are begun at this time, and
(3) if there is an optimum starting time. Chapter I will review literature
believed ...
Shifting: Changing Position on the Violin
(1968)
Changing position or shifting is considered the most difficult and
the most important task assigned to the left arm, hand, and fingers in
playing the violin. The purpose of this paper is to enumerate the
recommendations ...
A General Overview of Supervision
(1963)
The purpose of this paper is to define supervision in schools, its functions, and its role in the organizational structure.
The Zink Family of Musical Instruments
(1966-07)
Shortly before the fourteenth century, a new
instrument appeared in Europe—an instrument which was
destined to challenge the supremacy of other instruments.
In Germany, it was called the Zink, and in England it was
called ...
The Significance of Shinichi Suzuki
(1969-06-20)
Because it was felt that the ideas of Shin'ichi
Suzuki are of significance to American string teachers,
an attempt has been made to present the basic philosophy
and contents of the approach. Included are reactions
by ...
A Study of Sacred Music in the Renaissance
(1967-05-30)
The writer's intention in undertaking a study of
music and musicians in the Renaissance period was instructional
in design, and although the desire existed to keep
the study comprehensive, it quickly became apparent ...
The Status of Music Education in the Negro Schools of Mississippi
(1962-07-20)
This paper is written in an attempt to give a factual account
of the status of music education in the Negro schools of Mississippi.
The number of Negro and white schools, their locations, and their
administrative and ...
Musical Examples of Double Pedal and Development of the Pedal Organ Prior to 1750
(1969)
A study of organ literature from early vocal transcriptions to the death of Bach in 1750 is a study in contrast as related to use of the pedal
division. An interest in this contrast provides the motivation for this ...
Styles and Techniques of Italian Solo Song 1600–1962
(1963-01-24)
This paper covers the conventions and practices in Italian solo vocal literature from the seventeenth to the twentieth century. Of particular emphasis are the historical conventions and performance practice of each era....
Development of the Suite (Primarily, the Keyboard Suite)
(1966)
This work traces the historical development of the keyboard suite from 13th-century vocal works to the standardized suite of the Baroque era. The work also gives the origins and characteristics of the named movements found ...
Programmed Instruction as Applied to Music Theory Fundamentals in Seven Selected Texts
(1969)
The purpose of this paper is not to discuss the history of
programmed learning and teaching machines, nor is it to debate the advantages
and disadvantages of programming as an instructional technique. Teaching machines ...
A Study of Max Reger's Chorale Fantasias for the Organ Through a Stylistic Analysis of Freu' Dich Sehr, O Meine Seele, op. 30
(1968)
Of the many works based on chorales,
those which have come to be regarded as the essence of Max Reger's organ
music are the seven chorale fantasias written between 1899 and 1901.
After a preliminary discussion of the ...
The Technique of Transcribing Music into Braille and Materials Available to the Blind Musician
(1967)
It is the intent of the writer to discuss the
method of transcribing music into Braille. There
are several methods of transcribing music, the method
of transcription being dependent upon the music and
the instrument ...
Johannes Brahms: The Detmold Period
(1966)
If Brahms's orchestral style were an offspring of the large choral works, and this opinion seems to enjoy widespread acceptance, then it would seem possible that his first period of choral and orchestral activity (1857-1860) ...
Musicology and Its Application to American Music
(1963-05)
This paper attempts to give a clear definition of and a brief history of musicology and a background of Puritan, African American, and Native American music and some of the influences of each on American music. The music ...
Pedagogy Related to the Boy's Changing Voice
(1960-06)
It was the original purpose of this paper to show how the sound and common sense practices of education could be adapted to maintaining the boy's singing voice and interest in music through the period of adolescence. However, in view of a recent...
A Study of J. S. Bach's Die Kunst der Fuge
(1966)
The main objectives of this paper were to increase my own understanding of Bach's counterpoint and fugue forms, and at the same time find and become acquainted with a contrapuntal work which would provide sufficient prime ...
The Vocal Songs and Ayres Likely to Have Been Used in the Original Production of Shakespeare's Plays
(1966-07)
This paper provides information on the use of music in the Elizabethan theater. Period settings of songs which the various Shakespeare plays indicate are included.
The Sources of Hymn Tunes Based on J. S. Bach Found in the Christian Science Hymnal
(1965)
The writer's objectives in this study are two: (1) to correct errors in the "Hymnal Notes" regarding hymn tunes drawn from the works of J. S. Bach and used in the "Christian Science Hymnal;" (2) to give fuller information ...