Rhythmic and Vocal Creativity Builds Music Skills

The development of music skills, particularly performance skills, is often considered separate from creativity until music skills can be used in a creative way. Though an accumulation of music skills is necessary for high levels of creativity, a student's creativity can in turn develop music sk...

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Published in:General music today 2004-04, Vol.17 (3), p.14-20
Main Author: Merrill, James D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
Classroom Activities
Creativity
Elementary School Students
Learning Processes
Methods
Music
Music Education
Music in education
Primary Education
Singing
Skill Development
Study and teaching
Teaching Methods
Thinking Skills
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Summary:The development of music skills, particularly performance skills, is often considered separate from creativity until music skills can be used in a creative way. Though an accumulation of music skills is necessary for high levels of creativity, a student's creativity can in turn develop music skills, and the primary grades (K--2) are the ideal time. At this age, all students enjoy exploring and creating with their voice and body, as well as copying the teacher to learn new skills. Through the joy of singing, moving, creating, listening, and thinking, the child develops a personal and meaningful understanding of music. This article presents ideas for teachers in setting up the conditions for creativity and creating an expressive learning process.
ISSN:1048-3713
1931-3756
1931-3756
DOI:10.1177/10483713040170030104