Developing the ability of playing by ear to become an integral musician. Strategies for the piano teacher.

Joana Maria Riera Grimalt

About this exposition

This project aims to explore the ability of playing by ear in order to design a creative and stimulating teaching approach for the development of the skill in piano lessons. The goal is to devise effective strategies for piano instructors, offering guidance on how to effectively advance the abilities of their students. Consistent with Woody’s ideas, playing by ear has been described by educators as a relevant developmental prerequisite to becoming a truly fluent music reader. Nevertheless, making sounds by ear is often just the initial and playful approach to music, and its significance diminishes considerably in education as the skill level increases. In fact, one must not forget the crucial role of the skill, that is the direct connection between music and player (without any interference like the score).

type	research exposition
keywords	Playing by ear, piano, adult-beginners, Aural Skills
date	30/05/2025
published	14/07/2025
last modified	14/07/2025
status	published
copyright	Joana Maria Riera Grimalt
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language	English
url	https://www.researchcatalogue.net/view/3322597/3324115
doi	https://doi.org/10.22501/koncon.3322597
published in	KC Research Portal
portal issue	1. Master Research Projects

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