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dc.contributor.advisorDaugherty, James F.
dc.contributor.authorWilson, Bradley Joseph
dc.date.accessioned2013-01-31T01:11:52Z
dc.date.available2013-01-31T01:11:52Z
dc.date.issued2012-12-31
dc.date.submitted2012
dc.identifier.otherhttp://dissertations.umi.com/ku:12519
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1808/10765
dc.description.abstractThis study examined song memorization sequences using memorization accuracy scores. Vocal performers (N=42) were split into two groups. The participants in Group A were first asked to memorize only the text of a song in both non-rhythmic and rhythmic forms, then were asked to memorize only the melody of a song. The participants in Group B were first asked to memorize only the melody of a song, then to memorize only the text of a song in both non-rhythmic and rhythmic forms. Both groups were allowed to hear the whole song performed with words and melody before their memorization tasks and were allowed a short period of time to practice the whole song after their other memorization tasks. Participant scores on a final test of memorization reflected accuracy in text, intervals, and rhythms. Results indicated no significant difference in overall test scores according to memorization sequence. However, graduate students scored significantly higher than undergraduate students, and students with four or more years of piano study scored significantly higher than students with fewer than four years of piano study. Results were discussed in terms of memorization strategies for texted music, performance scoring methodologies, and suggestions for future research.
dc.format.extent76 pages
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherUniversity of Kansas
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dc.subjectMusic
dc.subjectPerforming arts
dc.subjectFine arts
dc.subjectMemorization
dc.subjectMemorization techniques
dc.subjectMemory
dc.subjectMusic memorization
dc.subjectSong memorization
dc.subjectVocal memorization
dc.titleEFFECT OF TWO PRACTICE SCENARIOS ON SONG MEMORIZATION ACCURACY
dc.typeThesis
dc.contributor.cmtememberJohnson, Christopher M.
dc.contributor.cmtememberStephens, John
dc.thesis.degreeDisciplineMusic Education & Music Therapy
dc.thesis.degreeLevelM.M.E.
kusw.oastatusna
kusw.oapolicyThis item does not meet KU Open Access policy criteria.
kusw.bibid8085644
dc.rights.accessrightsopenAccess


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