Learning rhythm through Mallorcan folk music

Marga Sabater

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This research explores how young musicians can develop an internal sense of rhythm through Mallorcan folk music, with a focus on the rhythm of the bolero. Two interventions were carried out: one in individual classes and the other in two group lessons, with the aim of evaluating the effectiveness of exercises based on movement and embodiment. The results indicate that students with experience in ball de bot have a greater rhythmic integration. However, the proposed exercises allow any student, regardless of their previous training, to internalize this rhythm to varying degrees, highlighting repetition as a key factor in the learning process. Play-based activities, especially those involving objects like balls and cups, were particularly effective in maintaining student engagement and reinforcing rhythmic concepts in an intuitive way. Although this approach is based on the bolero, it could be applied to other rhythms and musical styles to develop a better perception and integration of rhythm. The decision to use traditional music in teaching was to highlight Mallorca's musical heritage.

type	research exposition
keywords	internalized rhythm, Mallorcan folk music, bolero rhythm, embodiment, movement-based learning, music education., Internalised rhythm, Music Education
date	01/11/2024
published	17/07/2025
last modified	17/07/2025
status	limited publication
copyright	Marga Sabater
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url	https://www.researchcatalogue.net/view/3010308/3288440
published in	KC Research Portal
portal issue	3. Internal publication

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name	Agrupació sonadors
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name	Ballada popular - Ses Voltes. Palma.
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name	Mostra Bolero es Born
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name	Tryout student KC
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name	Lesson plan & reflections Lloseta
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name	Observations Kodály Approach
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name	Interview Daniel Salbert
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name	Student 2 Binissalem
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name	Student 3 Binissalem
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name	Student 4 Binissalem
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name	Student 5 Binissalem
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name	Student 6 Binissalem
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name	Observation form Lloseta
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name	Feedback - Joana M. Albons
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name	Patterns with Harmony
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