Teaching songs to children : an examination of the literature on song acquisition

2010·6 MB·English

by  Rayment, Meghan Margo, author

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University of Alberta
Teaching Songs to Children: An Examination of the Literature on Song Acquisition
by
Meghan Margo Rayment
An essay submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements
for the degree of Master of Music
in
Choral Conducting
Department of Music
Edmonton, Alberta
OF MUSIC
university or
Spring 2010
£ O M Q NT D m
At-ecR,TA

Abstract
This paper provides an overview of selected literature whose focus is an
examination of factors affecting children’s song acquisition. These factors include
approaches to teaching a song by rote, use of vocal models, gesture and visual aids,
developmental tonal aptitude of children, use of piano accompaniment, use of different
harmonic and melodic pitch patterns, and unison versus individual singing. Through
analysis of this literature, suggestions are given as to how song acquisition could be more
effectively taught to young children in a choral setting.