Date of Award
Spring 5-6-2023
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Music (MM)
Department
Music
First Advisor
Dr. Matthew Montague
Second Advisor
Dr. Charles-Kent Runyan
Third Advisor
Dr. Andrew Chybowski
Keywords
young singer, match pitch, solfege, vocal accuracy, Instructional strategies
Abstract
The purpose of this review of literature was to identify ways to help varying levels of novice singers manage and improve their vocal pitch matching ability. The review identified the work of prominent pedagogues and researchers. The literature review revealed that techniques aiding the novice singer yield varying levels of success. Most of the research showed that remedial techniques work best in small groups, one-on-one settings, and solo singing. The research did not address the issue of effective teaching and its effect with regard to student achievement (e.g., classroom management and issues related to effective or ineffective teaching ability).
Recommended Citation
Myers, Dirk, "A BRIEF REVIEW OF SELECTED RESEARCH-BASED STRATEGIES FOR HELPING YOUNG SINGERS MATCH PITCH" (2023). Electronic Theses & Dissertations. 452.
https://digitalcommons.pittstate.edu/etd/452
Included in
Early Childhood Education Commons, Elementary Education Commons, Elementary Education and Teaching Commons, Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education Commons
Comments
I prepared this literature review to expand my knowledge of techniques to help novice singers so that they could become successful additions to a general choir setting. I found the techniques will help increase the focus of study as well as give the student ownership of their learning.