Cognitive Crescendos: A Review of Working Memory Training’s Role in Advancing Musical Dictation Skills
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https://doi.org/10.53797/aspen.v4i1.1.2024Keywords:
Working Memory, Music Dictation, Music Education Pedagogy, Auditory Skills DevelopmentAbstract
This review investigates the crucial impact of working memory training on improving musical dictation abilities in music students. Ear training, a fundamental aspect of solfeggio courses in higher education, forms the basis for a wide array of musical competencies. The review presents a comprehensive synthesis of the definitions, theoretical frameworks, and empirical findings pertaining to working memory, with a particular focus on its influential role in music education. Central to this review is the multi-component model of working memory, which is examined in detail across its various developments and practical applications within cognitive psychology. The review thoroughly analyzes how working memory intersects with music dictation, emphasizing the critical role of memory in both understanding and performing music. It explores the physiological and cognitive aspects of musical memory, highlighting its importance in the development of auditory skills. Additionally, the article reviews various methodologies employed in working memory training, such as the n-back task, assessing their effectiveness in enhancing cognitive abilities relevant to music education. It delves into the concept of transfer effects in working memory training, differentiating between 'near transfer' and 'far transfer', and discusses their significance in the context of music education, particularly in tasks like rhythmic dictation. In summary, this review offers an in-depth exploration of the connection between working memory training and its practical implications in music dictation. It elucidates the transformative impact that cognitive training techniques can have in advancing music dictation skills, thereby making a substantial contribution to pedagogical strategies in the realm of music education.
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