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- Title
Creativity in instrumental learning and teaching: Missing in action!
- Authors
McMillan, Ros
- Abstract
Creative activities are an integral part of music education, their place firmly established in Australia with their inclusion in the curriculum documents of all States and Territories. In much instrumental teaching, however, they are non-existent because many teachers regard the learning of notation as paramount, requiring 100% of both the lesson time and their students' practice time. As a result, activities that engage students' ears, particularly those that require a personal contribution, are relegated to the bottom of the list of desirable musical skills, if they are considered desirable at all. This article presents views on creativity in music education and its value in instrumental tuition.
- Subjects
AUSTRALIA; CREATIVE ability; MUSIC education; MUSICAL instrument studies &; exercises; MUSIC students; MUSICAL notation
- Publication
Victorian Journal of Music Education, 2009, Vol 12, Issue 1, p9
- ISSN
1036-6318
- Publication type
Article