871 hits

To preserve the heritage and identity of folk songs of Malaysian ethnic groups, it is necessary to include them in educational material using western notation transcriptions. This research continues from the previous study that was completed with the creation of the method book for viola at the beginner level. The current research result is a repertoire book containing transcriptions of folk songs (six Malay, two Chinese and one Indian) for intermediate viola players. Malaysian folk songs are rich in embellishment types and need to be studied by utilising the western ornamentation signs in music scores. The resulting book introduces the common types of ornamentation signs utilised in Malaysian folk song transcriptions and exercises with notated explanations and practice methods. The book is organised following international requirements for the intermediate viola level. Research was carried out using a quantitative approach, and the ADDIE (Analysis; Design; Development; Implementation;.....

393 hits

Managing self-regulated strategies while learning a piece of music is a complex task for undergraduate music students—at various levels of experience playing instruments—studying applied music courses. This study investigates music notation software as a visual-aural model to students’ effective practice. Twenty students of stringed instruments at levels I, II, III, and IV of an applied music course offered by the music faculty of a Malaysian university participated in this quantitative study, which was implemented using a self-report questionnaire. The results reveal that regardless of the student’s level in the applied music course, music notation software has a positive effect on students’ self-regulation practice strategies aimed at improving their shortcomings (including matching intonations and using proper phrasings, rhythmic patterns, and tempo speeds). This study assessed one semester of study at the university. Future research examining the potential benefits of usi.....

516 hits

This book presents a course for beginner viola players. It will guide you in learning the alto clef and obtaining the basic experience required to manage bow strokes with note values and primary rhythmic patterns. This book contains twenty children’s folk songs from the following states in Malaysia: Sarawak, Sabah, Kedah, Perlis, Perak, Pahang, Kelantan, Terengganu and Sembilan, along with instructions for sequentially learning finger placement on the viola fingerboard. In addition, each song is supported with an exercise specially created to strengthen your confidence while learning notes in the alto clef, the value length of notes, and the placement of each finger on specific strings. All songs and exercises are supported with video demo recordings, which can be accessed via QR codes. The piano accompaniment for each song is provided at the end of the book, and there are audio-recorded backing tracks, which are also accessible via QR codes. We recommend that you develop and stre.....

32 hits