How can the understanding of analysis of sonata form movements be deepened by the use of graphic representation?

Ferrari, D.; Kokotsaki, D.; Newton, D.P.; Newton, L.D.

How can the understanding of analysis of sonata form movements be deepened by the use of graphic representation?

Ferrari, D.; Kokotsaki, D.; Newton, D.P.; Newton, L.D.

Authors

D. Ferrari

Dr Dimitra Kokotsaki dimitra.kokotsaki@durham.ac.uk
Associate Professor

Professor Douglas Newton d.p.newton@durham.ac.uk
Academic Support Coordinator

Professor Lynn Newton l.d.newton@durham.ac.uk
Head Of Department

Abstract

The aim of the study presented in this paper is to explore the nature of understanding when learning music through the use of ‘graphic representations’ trialled in a learning conversation with a ten-year old flautist. It is argued that the powerful visual component of presenting a musical score in graphic form can enhance students’ understanding and ability to process the score more effectively by providing a succinct way of accessing the data. Central to understanding the analysis of sonata form movements is the need to create a representation which is independent from the existing score. This study offers a practical way of doing this which has the potential for wider application.

Citation

Ferrari, D., Kokotsaki, D., Newton, D., & Newton, L. (2017). How can the understanding of analysis of sonata form movements be deepened by the use of graphic representation?. The journal of music and meaning, 14, 1-20

Journal Article Type	Article
Acceptance Date	Jun 12, 2017
Online Publication Date	Aug 1, 2017
Publication Date	Aug 1, 2017
Deposit Date	Jun 14, 2017
Publicly Available Date	Jun 15, 2017
Journal	Journal of music and meaning JMM.
Publisher	JMM
Peer Reviewed	Peer Reviewed
Volume	14
Pages	1-20
Publisher URL	http://jmm14.musicandmeaning.net/#post0