An Investigation of the Causes and Frequency of Vocal Pitch Inaccuracy in Fourth and Fifth Grade Students and Strategies for Working with the Inaccurate Singer by Select Kodály Music Educators
Heather Prinn Williams
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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the causes and frequency of inaccurate singing in fourth and fifth-grade students and to determine pitch-matching strategies that select Kodály educators use to assist the inaccurate singer.
A written survey containing thirty-one forced-choice and open-ended questions about the causes and frequency of inaccurate singing and strategies for working with inaccurate singers was sent to 76 music educators who had acquired certification in the Kodály method of teaching music. Twenty-six surveys were returned and used in this study.
Thesis Supervisor
Dr. Carroll Gonzo
