The purpose of this document is to examine the effects of learning music similarly to the way humans learn language to answer the following questions: (1) what are the correlations between language learning and music learning? and (2) how can the ideals of language learning be used to maximize the effectiveness of the music learning process? To achieve this, the stages of language acquisition is examined alongside Edwin Gordon's skill learning sequence to draw comparisons between the music and language learning processes. Examined materials include common beginning band method books and trumpet-specific materials. Common problems public school educators face, as well as solutions to those difficulties are addressed. The solutions are concepts inspired by the language learning process that can be utilized to maximize the learning at both the beginning and advanced stages of learning. A beginner level piece ("Lyra" from Trumpet Stars by H.A. Vandercook) and an advanced level piece ("Danse" from Incantation, Threne, and Danse by Alfred Desenclos) are examined thouroughly with these ideals in mind. In order to maximize results of the music learning process, incorporation of language acquisition ideals is necessary not only at the beginning of one's musical journey, but also into the later years of higher-level learning. Through this, a musician can achieve maximum results with any musical endeavor, ultimately presenting the true opportunity for expression through music.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc1505180 |
| Date | 05 1900 |
| Creators | Lankford, Jacquelyn, 1992- |
| Contributors | Holt, John, 1959-, Samayoa, Raquel Rodriquez, Mannix, Natalie |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | vi, 47 pages : illustrations, music, Text |
| Rights | Public, Lankford, Jacquelyn, 1992-, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. |
| Relation | Recital: November 9, 2018, ark:/67531/metadc <not yet digitized>, Recital: March 27, 2018, ark:/67531/metadc <not yet digitized>, Recital: April 1, 2017, ark:/67531/metadc <not yet digitized> |
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