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Effects of Training in Vocalises on Singing Performance

Rao, Ruchita
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1122580181

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2005, Master of Arts, Miami University, Speech Pathology and Audiology.
Motor learning literature demonstrates that training in a specific motor movement can improve performance for that movement and other similar tasks. Vocalises are exercises used in vocal training to improve quality and precision in singing performance. It was hypothesized that a short-term training program using a specific vocalise would improve singing performance on the practiced vocalise and vocalises of similar and greater complexity. Twelve female sopranos were divided into two groups, only one of which completed the short-term vocalises training program. Performance was assessed for pitch and rhythm accuracy. Results indicated that the group that completed the short-term training program did not significantly improve their pitch and rhythm accuracy on the three vocalises compared to the group that did not complete the training. Also, no carryover effect was seen after a 1-week rest-period for either group. This study demonstrates that short-term training in vocalises may not improve motor performance.
Susan Baker (Advisor)
82 p.
Health Sciences, Speech Pathology
vocalise; singing performance; motor learning; motor learning theories; transfer of learning; vocal pedagogy; sight-singing; pitch accuracy; rhythm accuracy; perceptual judgment; Visual Analog Scale.

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  • Rao, R. (2005). Effects of Training in Vocalises on Singing Performance [Master's thesis, Miami University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1122580181

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Rao, Ruchita. Effects of Training in Vocalises on Singing Performance. 2005. Miami University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1122580181.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Rao, Ruchita. "Effects of Training in Vocalises on Singing Performance." Master's thesis, Miami University, 2005. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1122580181

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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