Music Educators Journal
January 1983 Volume 69, Number 5
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 10
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What's a Computer Doing in My Music Room?
James L. Franklin
Computers and humans use similar methods to process information. Advantages of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) include individual instruction, immediate positive reinforcement, high motivation,... More
pp. 29-32
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Chips and Diodes of Microcomputers
James W. Sherbon
Common computer terminology, microcomputer systems, peripheral equipment, and internal workings are discussed. Factors affecting establishment of a microcomputer in a music department are... More
pp. 32-38
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Milestones in Computer Music Instruction
Rena Upitis
Computer-assisted instruction (CAI) has been applied to music education to teach theoretical aspects of music, aid in the study of musical instruments, and teach composition. The trend in CAI is... More
pp. 40-42
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Computers as Music Teachers
Jack A. Taylor
Peripheral components for music instruction include a music keyboard, a digital music synthesizer, and music listening devices. Computers can teach sight-singing, playing an instrument, dictation, ... More
pp. 43-45
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The GUIDO System and the PLATO Project
Michael A. Arenson & Fred T. Hofstetter
The GUIDO system offers programing in ear training and theory for kindergarten through college levels, using high-resolution graphics, touch input, and a sound synthesizer. Ear training includes... More
pp. 46-51
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Building a Music System
Cheryl R. Turrietta
The MusicSystem is a sixteen-voice digital synthesizer consisting of a music editor, music player, music merger, and instrument definer. The system is appropriate for upper grade elementary school ... More
pp. 52-53
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Simulation Can Teach Teachers
Walt Buehning & Erv Schieman
A computer simulation can help music education students solve problems likely to occur in musical instruction. The system combines video portrayal of classroom situations with microcomputer control... More
pp. 54-55
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Reach Out and Teach Someone
Richard Weerts
The expertise of other professionals can be brought into university level music education classes via telelecture. The process consists of connecting an amplified voice box to a phone outlet and... More
pp. 57-58
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Databank: Experts on Educational Uses of Computers
Presents a directory of 46 organizations, agencies, and individuals with expertise in the educational applications of computers. Names, addresses, and brief descriptions are provided. (KC) More
pp. 71-73
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Glossary of Computer Terms
Presents a glossary of 146 terms related to computers and their application in education. (KC) More
pp. 79-81