How the use of music writing can enhance the understanding of a musical notation system among instrumental pupils
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 20253073 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Katarzyna Julia Leikvoll (0000-0002-8588-9202, University of Bergen, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Publication date | 2025-12-31 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Cogent Arts and Humanities (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2331-1983 • E-ISSN: 2331-1983 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/23311983.2025.2515328 |
| OpenAlex | W4411159557 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 26 |
This study explores the possible influence of musical notation writing activities on the understanding of basic Western musical notation, in the light of the interrelation between language reading and writing. The main research question was: How can writing activities influence the understanding of a musical notation system among late elementary and early intermediate instrumental pupils? In addition, information was collected about the instrumental teachers’ experience from using music writing activities as a part of instrumental lessons. The participants were two teachers and 18 instrumental pupils aged 8–11, from an extracurricular School of Music and Performing Arts in Western Norway. They took part in an experiment focusing on music writing, and in two interviews with elements of pre- and post-tests. The findings indicate that the use of writing activities can contribute to a deeper understanding of musical notation. Reading ability does not seem to transfer automatically to writing ability in music. The findings are discussed in an educational perspective, emphasising using music writing as a tool for (1) the development of music literacy skills, (2) assessment of the level of understanding of musical notation and (3) increasing pupils’ engagement in instrumental lessons
Art · Instrumental music · Linguistics · Musical · Musical notation · Notation · Visual arts · Computer Science · Diverse Music Education Insights · Music Technology and Sound Studies · Neuroscience and Music Perception · Philosophy · Psychology
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| Citations per year | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |