“Viola sound safari”: Engaging refugee children in extended viola technique for timbre effects through musical game

Wong Siew Ngan and Lee Chie Tsang Isaiah (2024) “Viola sound safari”: Engaging refugee children in extended viola technique for timbre effects through musical game. Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences, 22 (2). pp. 1-12. ISSN 1727-4915

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Abstract

Contemporary extended viola techniques have long posed challenges for classically trained violists. Existing research predominantly focuses on expanding the range of new sounds achievable through extended viola techniques, employing instructional and conventional sound experimental methods. The “Viola Sound Safari” is a musical game designed to enhance music learners’ motivation and enjoyment in producing diverse timbres and sounds on the viola. The participants used viola techniques, including glissandi, harmonics, and vibratos, in a treasure hunt for specific timbres/sounds. Data collection encompassed focus group and individual semi-structured interviews, observation, and participant feedback surveys. Participants were refugee children (aged 9 – 15) engaged in recreational music learning and playing. This musical game additionally aims to foster social interaction, teamwork, and enjoyable learning within confined spaces of the viola’s timbre and sound production capabilities. Integrating play elements, fun activities, and interactive approaches in enhancing timbre sound productions for viola technique learning, the outcome of this research addresses a positive, effective, and enjoyable experimenting process through musical games for refugee children.

Item Type: Article
Keyword: Contemporary extended Viola technique Timbre effects Musical game Fun factors Refugee children
Subjects: M Music and Books on Music > MT Instruction and study > MT1-960 Instruction and study
M Music and Books on Music > MT Instruction and study > MT1-960 Instruction and study > MT170-810 Instrumental techniques > MT259-338 Stringed instruments. Bowed stringed instruments
Department: FACULTY > Academy of Arts and Creative Technology
Depositing User: ABDULLAH BIN SABUDIN -
Date Deposited: 24 Feb 2025 15:11
Last Modified: 24 Feb 2025 15:11
URI: https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/42943

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