TY - JOUR
T1 - Melody, Language and the Development of Singing in the Curriculum
AU - Addo, A O
PY - 1998
Y1 - 1998
N2 - In this study, the author examines the relationship between tone production and language among children from Ghana. The results suggest that linguistic content influences melodic movement. To a large extent, the singing development of these children is made possible through play and the other culturally acceptable repertoire that they hear around them. The author concludes that teachers should be encouraged to develop exercises that enhance vocal development while rooted within the children’s musical cultures.
AB - In this study, the author examines the relationship between tone production and language among children from Ghana. The results suggest that linguistic content influences melodic movement. To a large extent, the singing development of these children is made possible through play and the other culturally acceptable repertoire that they hear around them. The author concludes that teachers should be encouraged to develop exercises that enhance vocal development while rooted within the children’s musical cultures.
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U2 - 10.1017/S0265051700009281
DO - 10.1017/S0265051700009281
M3 - Article
SN - 0265-0517
VL - 15
SP - 139
EP - 148
JO - British Journal of Music Education
JF - British Journal of Music Education
IS - 2
ER -